Applicants should possess basic medical degree (MBBS, MBDCHB) from reputable Universities and registrable with the Nigerian Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria. In addition applicants should possess Postgraduate professional training and Fellowship of the West African College of Surgeons of the National Postgraduate Medical College in Surgery or equitable specialist certification plus at least 3 years of clinical practice in Endocrine & Hepatobiliary Surgery.

Evidence of teaching experience in Surgery at the undergraduate level, possession of a postgraduate degree in Surgery and some academic publications in the relevant discipline will also be of advantage.