Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Recruitment 2026 – Apply For Available Job Opportunities

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, one of Nigeria’s premier first-generation federal universities established in 1961, is recruiting for 197 positions across academic, technical, administrative, health, security and support functions. The vacancies span a wide range of qualification levels from SSCE through OND, HND, Bachelor’s degree, Master’s and PhD, making this one of the largest single university recruitment exercises currently open in Nigeria. Positions are available across faculties, institutes, departments and support units. Candidates should apply only for roles that match their qualifications and experience.

OAU Recruitment 2026 Available Positions

Academic Roles:

• Junior Research Fellow (Agricultural Extension / Isoya Project, Institute of Cultural Studies, Institute of Public Health) - PhD required
• Junior Training Fellow, Pharmaceutics - PhD required
• Graduate Assistant (32 departments including Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, Software Engineering and more) - Second Class Upper degree minimum
• Assistant Lecturer (40+ departments including Aerospace Engineering, Nursing, Fine Arts, Statistics and more) - Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree required (PhD in progress)
• Lecturer II (60+ departments including Chemical Engineering, Medical Rehabilitation, Music, Zoology and more) - PhD required
• Lecturer I (Medical and Clinical departments including Mental Health, Haematology, Orthopaedic Surgery and more) - PhD plus relevant experience and publications required

Administrative and Registry Roles:

• Senior Assistant Registrar - Degree with minimum Second Class Lower, 9 years experience
• Principal Data Processing Officer II - HND/Degree in Data Processing or Computer Operations, 12 years experience
• Deputy Chief Secretarial Assistant - HND in Secretarial Studies, 3 years experience
• Senior Secretarial Assistant I - O’Level credits plus 50 wpm typing proficiency
• Clerical Officer - Five O’Level credits including English
• Office Assistant - Five O’Level credits plus ND in Administration or Social Sciences

Finance and Accounts:

• Accountant I - Degree in Accounting, Second Class Lower minimum, 3 years experience
• Higher Executive Officer (Account) - Degree/HND in Accounting
• Executive Officer (Account) - OND in Accounting

Health and Medical:

• Medical Laboratory Scientist - Degree registrable with MLSCN, internship completed
• Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist - Degree registrable with MLSCN, internship completed
• Medical Record Officer I - Degree in Medical Records Science, 6 years experience or Master’s with 2 years
• Medical Record Officer II - HND/ND in Health Statistics or Medical Records
• Higher Health Technician - HND/Degree in relevant health discipline
• Health Assistant II - O’Level credits plus 6 years cognate experience
• Head Mortuary Attendant - Four O’Level credits plus 6 years experience

Technical and Laboratory:

• Technologist II (multiple units) - Degree/HND plus O’Level credits including Mathematics and Science subjects
• Higher Technical Officer - Degree/HND in relevant technical field
• Senior Technical Officer II - Degree/HND plus 3 years post-qualification experience
• System Programmer / Network Engineer II - Degree in Computer Science, ICT, Electrical Engineering or related field, minimum Second Class Lower, 1 year experience
• Lab Supervisor (multiple units) - O’Level credits plus 6 years experience and proficiency certification
• Workshop Supervisor - Five O’Level credits, Trade Test Class I, 9 years experience
• Senior Craftsman - Three O’Level credits, Trade Test Class I, 3 years experience

Security and Safety:

• Security Officer II / Fire Officer II - HND/Degree in Criminology, Security Management or Cybersecurity
• Security Officer II / Safety Officer II - HND/Degree in Criminology, Security Management or Cybersecurity, 3 years experience
• Chief Security Assistant - Five O’Level credits, 9 years experience, Fire Fighting Certificate

Hospitality and Support:

• Catering Officer - Degree/HND in Hospitality or Hotel and Catering Management
• Assistant Catering Officer - ND in Catering and Hotel Management
• Catering Supervisor - Five O’Level credits plus relevant catering certificate, 3 years experience
• Head Cook - Three O’Level credits plus 6 years experience
• Chief Hall Attendant - Three O’Level credits plus 6 years experience
• Senior Hall Attendant - Three O’Level credits plus 3 years experience
• Hall Attendant - Three O’Level credits including English Language

Other Roles:

• Artist II - Degree/HND in Theatre Arts or Drama, 7 years experience
• Farm Assistant - Three O’Level credits including English and Agricultural subject, 3 years experience
• Assistant Chief Zoo Keeper - Three O’Level credits plus 3 years experience
• Principal Gardener - Three O’Level credits including Biology or Agricultural Science, 3 years experience
• Senior Motor Driver II - Five O’Level credits, valid professional driving licence, Trade Test III, 6 years experience
• Senior Library Attendant - Three O’Level credits plus 3 years experience

Requirements for OAU Recruitment 2026

• Qualification requirements vary by role from SSCE/O’Level through OND, HND, Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree to PhD
• Experience requirements vary by role from fresh graduate level through to 12 years cognate experience
• Professional registration is required for applicable roles including medical, accounting and engineering positions
• Candidates should apply only for positions matching their qualifications and experience