Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, has listed 51 non-academic vacancies across healthcare, administration, information technology, security, maintenance and support services.
The application deadline is Friday, 20 November 2026.
Qualification levels vary by role. Some positions accept Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) or other O-level qualifications, while others require a National Diploma (ND), Higher National Diploma (HND), degree, professional registration or relevant experience.
Table of contents
All 51 non-academic vacancies and requirements
Healthcare and Medical Services
Administrative, Registry and Secretarial Positions
Security, Technical, Engineering and Workshop Positions
Hall, Catering, Accounting and General Support Positions
How to apply
All 51 non-academic vacancies and requirements
Healthcare and Medical Services Medical Record Officer II. Applicants should possess a relevant ND, HND or equivalent recognized qualification in Medical Records, Health Statistics or Health Information Science.
Appropriate professional or technician registration applies where required.
Higher Health Technician. Requires an HND, degree or recognized technical qualification in a relevant health technology field, with appropriate professional registration and ICT competence.
Medical Record Officer I. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and approximately six years of professional experience or a relevant master's degree with approximately two years of experience.
Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist. Requires a recognized Medical Laboratory Science qualification, required internship, appropriate professional registration and experience at the relevant senior level.
Head Mortuary Attendant.
Applicants should possess four O-level credits, including English Language and six years of relevant experience.
Medical Laboratory Scientist.
Requires a recognized Medical Laboratory Science degree or equivalent, the prescribed internship and eligibility for registration with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria.
Health Assistant II.
Candidates should possess three O-level credits at one sitting or five credits at two sittings, including English Language and six years of relevant experience.
Administrative, Registry and Secretarial Positions
Deputy Chief Secretarial Assistant. Requires relevant O-level credits, typing proficiency of 50 words per minute, an HND in Secretarial Studies or Office Technology Management and approximately three years of relevant experience. Annual Salary: ₦2,305,048–₦3,186,156.
Senior Assistant Registrar. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree with at least Second Class Lower and approximately nine years of relevant university administrative experience.
Postgraduate qualifications and professional memberships are advantageous.
Principal Data Processing Officer II. Requires a relevant computing or HND or degree, substantial professional experience of approximately 12 years and proficiency in relevant ICT operations. Office Assistant. Requires three O-level credits at one sitting or five at two sittings, including English Language.
Clerical Officer. Requires five O-level credits, including English Language. Relevant Mathematics or Accounting requirements may apply to accounting-related assignments.
Secretarial Assistant I. Requires the stipulated O-level credits, including English Language, typing proficiency of approximately 50 words per minute and relevant secretarial skills.
Senior Secretarial Assistant II. Candidates should possess appropriate O-level qualifications, typing proficiency and prescribed secretarial training or experience.
Confidential Secretary II. Requires five O-level credits, including English Language, an ND in Secretarial Studies or Office Technology Management and computer proficiency.
Executive Officer. Candidates should possess five O-level credits and an ND in Administration, Humanities, Social Sciences or a related discipline.
Confidential Secretary I.
Requires an HND in Secretarial Studies, Office Technology Management or an equivalent recognized qualification, together with ICT competence.
Administrative Officer II.
Candidates should possess at least a Second Class Lower bachelor's degree, five O-level credits and ICT skills.
Administrative Officer I.
Requires a relevant bachelor's degree with at least Second Class Lower and approximately three years of administrative experience.
Assistant Registrar.
Applicants should possess at least a Second Class Lower bachelor's degree and approximately six years of relevant higher-education administrative experience.
Postgraduate qualifications may be advantageous.
Security, Technical, Engineering and Workshop Positions
Artist II.
Requires a relevant degree, HND or other recognized theatre/arts qualification or the prescribed drama training with substantial practical experience. Annual Salary: ₦2,051,825–₦2,800,447.
Security Officer II / Fire Officer II. Candidates should possess five O-level credits, including English and relevant qualifications in Criminology, Security Management, Cybersecurity or a related discipline. Annual Salary: ₦2,051,825–₦2,800,447.
Farm Assistant. Requires relevant O-level qualifications, including English Language and Agricultural Science and approximately three years of experience. Annual Salary: ₦1,005,561–₦1,256,371.
Workshop Supervisor. Candidates should possess five O-level credits, an appropriate Government Trade Test Grade I and approximately nine years of workshop experience. Annual Salary: ₦1,571,938–₦2,133,164.
System Programmer (Network Engineer II). Requires a relevant bachelor's degree in Computing, ICT, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity or a similar discipline, NYSC evidence where applicable and approximately one year of networking experience. Annual Salary: ₦2,051,825–₦2,800,447.
Senior Craftsman. Candidates should possess relevant O-level qualifications, Government Trade Test Grade I and approximately three years of practical experience. Annual Salary: ₦1,005,561–₦1,256,371.
Workshop Supervisor — Division of Works and Maintenance Services. Requires appropriate O-level credits, Trade Test Grade I and approximately nine years of relevant maintenance or workshop experience. Annual Salary: ₦1,571,938–₦2,133,164.
Lab Supervisor — Natural History Museum. Applicants must possess five O-level credits, including relevant science subjects, approximately six years of laboratory experience and the required proficiency certification. Annual Salary: ₦1,103,706–₦1,409,344.
Lab Supervisor — Anatomy & Cell Biology. Requires five O-level credits, including appropriate science subjects, six years of relevant experience and the prescribed proficiency certificate. Annual Salary: ₦1,103,706–₦1,409,344.
Higher Technical Officer — Entrepreneurship & Development Studies. Candidates should possess a relevant degree, HND or equivalent recognized technical qualification. Annual Salary: ₦2,051,825–₦2,800,447.
Technologist II — Haematology & Immunology. Requires appropriate science-related O-level credits, including English and Mathematics and a relevant degree or HND. Annual Salary: ₦2,051,825–₦2,800,447.
Technologist II — Linguistics & African Languages. Candidates should possess the required O-level credits and relevant degree or HND in an appropriate technical discipline. Annual Salary: ₦2,051,825–₦2,800,447.
Technologist II — Human Nutrition and Dietetics. Requires relevant O-level science credits and a suitable degree or HND in nutrition, dietetics or another acceptable technical discipline. Annual Salary: ₦2,051,825–₦2,800,447.
Senior Technical Officer II — Library (Electrical). Requires an Electrical Engineering degree, HND or equivalent recognized qualification, plus approximately three years of relevant experience.
Senior Technical Officer II — Natural History Museum. Candidates should possess a relevant degree or HND in a suitable technical or scientific field and approximately three years of experience.
Hall, Catering, Accounting and General Support Positions
Hall Attendant. Requires three O-level credits at one sitting or four at two sittings, including English Language. Annual Salary: ₦935,074–₦1,114,746.
Senior Hall Attendant. Requires appropriate O-level credits, including English Language and approximately three years of experience. Annual Salary: ₦1,005,561–₦1,256,371.
Chief Hall Attendant. Requires the prescribed O-level qualifications and six years of relevant experience. Annual Salary: ₦1,103,706–₦1,409,344.
Head Cook. Candidates should possess appropriate O-level credits, including English Language and approximately six years of cooking experience.
Catering Supervisor. Requires relevant O-level qualifications, a recognized catering certificate and approximately three years of experience.
Assistant Catering Officer. Candidates should possess an ND in Catering, Hotel Management, Hospitality or a relevant discipline. Annual Salary: ₦1,571,938–₦2,133,164.
Catering Officer. Requires a bachelor's degree or HND in Hospitality Management, Catering, Hotel Management or a related discipline. Annual Salary: ₦2,051,825–₦2,800,447.
Higher Executive Officer (Account). Candidates should possess a degree or HND in Accounting, Finance or a related field. Relevant professional accountancy qualifications may be advantageous. Annual Salary: ₦2,051,825–₦2,800,447.
Executive Officer (Account). Requires five O-level credits and an ND in Accounting or an equivalent qualification. Annual Salary: ₦1,571,938–₦2,133,164.
Accountant I. Candidates should possess at least a Second Class Lower bachelor's degree in Accounting and approximately three years of relevant professional experience.
Farm Attendant I. Requires three O-level credits at one sitting or four at two sittings, including English Language.
Senior Library Attendant. Requires the prescribed O-level credits, including English and approximately three years of library-related experience.
Senior Motor Driver II. Candidates should possess five O-level credits, including English Language, an appropriate driving licence for heavy vehicles, prescribed trade qualifications and six years of relevant post-licensing experience.
Principal Gardener. Requires relevant O-level credits, including English and an appropriate agricultural or horticultural subject, plus approximately three years of experience.
Assistant Chief Zoo Keeper. Candidates should possess the prescribed O-level qualifications, including English Language and approximately three years of zoo-keeping experience. Annual Salary: ₦1,005,561–₦1,256,371.
Chief Security Assistant. Requires five O-level credits, including English Language, approximately nine years of security experience and prescribed basic firefighting certification.
The salary figures shown are annual. Where an individual salary is not stated, the supplied vacancy details do not give a confirmed role-specific figure. Applicants should consult the relevant vacancy entry.
How to apply Visit the OAU recruitment portal and browse the non-academic vacancies. Choose a position for which the applicant meets the qualification and experience requirements.
Complete the online application and upload a detailed CV, certificates and supporting documents.
Include National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge or exemption evidence where applicable, plus the names and contact details of three referees.
Review and submit the application by 20 November 2026.
Recognised qualifications, suitable digital skills and professional registration may be required, depending on the role. Credentials may be checked and shortlisted applicants may be invited for interviews or assessments. Recruitment enquiries: apply-enquiry@oauife.edu.ng.
