HOD MIDWIFERY AT LILY HOSPITALS | HOD MIDWIFERY JOBS IN DELTA

About Company:

Lily Hospitals is one of Nigeria’s growing networks of private healthcare institutions with an outstanding reputation for delivering excellent clinical services. Since our inception under the current management (1998), we have remained at the forefront of providing and delivering quality patient-centered, responsive, and technology-driven care across various locations in Nigeria to both citizens and foreign nationals.

Job Description:

We are seeking a distinguished and visionary leader to serve as the Head of Department (HOD) for Midwifery. This role is a cornerstone of our institution, requiring an individual who can bridge the gap between academic theory and high-stakes clinical practice.

As the HOD, you will provide the strategic direction and administrative oversight necessary to ensure our Midwifery program remains a center of excellence. You will lead a team of dedicated academic and clinical staff, ensuring that our curriculum not only meets but exceeds regulatory standards. If you are a licensed professional with 7–10 years of experience and a passion for shaping the next generation of healthcare providers, we invite you to lead our department.

Requirements:

1. Academic Leadership & Curriculum Innovation

• Regulatory Compliance: Oversee the planning and implementation of a curriculum that is fully compliant with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) standards.

• Continuous Improvement: Lead the evolution of teaching methodologies, integrating evidence-based practice and modern midwifery innovations into the classroom.

• Academic Planning: Develop departmental policies, academic schedules, and long-term operational plans that align with the institution’s mission.

2. Clinical Excellence & Mentorship

• Clinical Coordination: Manage the strategic posting of students to clinical training facilities, ensuring diverse and high-quality practical exposure.

• Staff Supervision: Mentor and evaluate academic and clinical staff, fostering a culture of high performance, continuous learning, and pedagogical excellence.

• Student Outcomes: Monitor academic performance and implement intervention strategies to ensure high pass rates and clinical competency among graduates.

3. Strategic Management & Partnerships

• Accreditation Mastery: Lead the department through institutional and external accreditation processes, maintaining "gold standard" status.

• Stakeholder Synergy: Build and maintain strong partnerships with hospitals, primary healthcare centers, and regulatory bodies to enhance clinical training opportunities.

• Resource Governance: Manage the departmental budget and physical resources with fiscal responsibility and a focus on maximizing student impact.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Midwifery (Mandatory).

• Advanced Degree: Master’s Degree in Nursing, Midwifery, or a closely related field (Required).

• Licensing: Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) and Registered Midwife (RM) with a valid, current practicing license.

• Experience: 7 – 10 years of post-qualification experience, with at least 3 – 5 years in a leadership or academic role.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Acumen: Ability to translate institutional goals into departmental action plans.

• Regulatory IQ: Deep knowledge of NMCN regulations and accreditation requirements.

• People Management: Proven ability to lead diverse teams of professionals and students.

• Communication: Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills for high-level representation.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs, and other relevant credentials to: recruitment@lilyhospitals.net using the Job Position as the subject of the email.