Applicants must be fully qualified medical doctors with the MBBS or its equivalent registrable with the Nigerian Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN). Applicants must also possess FMCOpth. and FWACS or its equivalent. In addition, applicants must demonstrate an excellent academic career and show high potentials to conduct research and teaching activities.

A Fellowship or demonstrable interest in Neuroophthalmology will be an advantage.