Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria – Application are hereby invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for admission into the following School’s Training Programmes in ABU Teaching Hospital Zaria for 2016/2017 academic session:
School of Nursing
This School offers a three (3) year basic general nursing training to suitable candidates of not less than 17 years and not more than 26 years of age. Those writing to apply must have the following:
The acceptable combination of results shall be as follows:
- WAEC/WAEC or NECO/NECO
- WAEC: NECO
- Five credit passes in English language. Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry &. Biology at not more than two sittings.
Entrance Examination and Interview
- Candidates who satisfy the basic entry requirements shall be required to sit for an entrance examination in July, 2016 and selection interview thereafter.
- Only candidates short-listed will appear for the selection interview.
- The Selection process will include essay writing followed by oral interview. Candidates selected (hr admission shall be required to pass a medical examination for fitness,
Note: Only candidates who satisfied O’ level requirement will be invited for entrance examination.
Accommodation
- This course is residential. Successful candidates MUST live tn the Nurses’ hostel; payment of accommodation fee shall be made instalmentally.
School of Post Basic Nursing Programme
The school runs Post Basic Programme names: Midwifery,Ophthalmic and Paediatrics, Those whowtsh to apply Err any of the programme must have the following:
Midwifery Course
- Is eighteen (18) months duration and eligible candidates must have five credit passes in SSCE. WASC/NECO or GCE which should include along others English Language, Mathematics and three (1) Science Subjects (Physics,Chemistry and Biology) at not more than two sittings.
- Candidates must also be registered Nurse (RN) with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria
Ophthalmic Nursing Course
- Duration: One year Programme and candidates wishing to enroll must be qualified registered nurses (RN) with the Nursing and midwifery Council of Nigeria with at least one year post qualification experience.
- Additional Post Basic Diploma/Certificate/other relevant course could be an advantage.
- In addition to the above, eligible candidates must have five credit passes in SSCE/WASC/NECO or GCE which should include among others, English language, mathematics. Physics, chemistry and Biology at not more than two sittings.
Paediatric Nursing Course
- Duration: One (1) year programme and candidates wishing to apply must be registered Nurses (RN) with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria and must have at least one year Post Qualification/Registration experience.
- Additional Post Basic Diploma/Certificate/other relevant courses could be an advantage.
- In additional to the above, eligible candidates must have five credit passes in SSCE WASC/NECO/or GCE which should include among other, English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology at not more than two sittings.
Anaesthesia Nursing Course
Duration: One (1) year programme and candidates wishing to apply must be registered Nurses (RN) with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria and must have at least one year Post Qualification/Registration experience.
- Additional Post Basic Diploma/Certificate/other relevant courses could be an advantage,
- In additional to the above, eligible candidates must have five credit passes in SSCE WASC/NECO/or GCE which should include among other. English Language. Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology at not more than two sittings. Candidate MUST be working in an health organization.
- Sales of form starts from 1st October to 30th November, 2016.
Entrance Examination/Interview
Eligible candidates will be requested to sit for a written aptitude test to be followed by an oral interview
Examination Dates
- Midwifery: July, 2016
- Ophthalmic: July, 2016
- Paediatric: July, 2016
- Anaesthesia: Dec, 2016
For the selection interview, candidates are to come along with the originals of all their certificates, license, evidence of sponsorship, certificates of workshop attended etc.
School of Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Special Fellowship of Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria
- This is a Twenty four (24) months course leading to the award of FMLSCN.
Candidates wishing to apply must have:
- Associate AMLSCN)of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria BMLS plus a minimum of one (1) year post qualification experience.
- NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
- Current practicing license of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria.
School of Health Information Management
- National Diploma Course in Health information Management
- Duration: Two (2) years direct course for those with GCE O’ Level or its equivalent and one year for those with Technician Certificate in Health information Management of the Health Record Officers Registration Board of Nigeria.
Entry Requirements
- Candidates for this programme must have WASC, SSCE or NECO with passes at credit level in five subjects including English, Mathematics, Biology/Health Science, Chemistry and one subject.
- For JAMB Candidates they must posses the JAMB cut-oil marks.
- Please note that:
- Selection of Candidates will be on the basis of academic qualification. A written examination and oral interview coupled with presentation of ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES.
Entrance Examination and Interview: (Dates will be communicated to candidates)
Higher National Diploma in Health Information Management
Duration: Two (2)Years
Entry Requirements
- Candidates for this programme must have obtained National Diploma in Health Information Management and registered whim the health Records officers registration Board of Nigeria and must have undergone an Industrial
- Training for one year in a reputable Hospital in addition to the basic entry requirement for the ND.
- Entrance Examination and Interview (Date will be communicated to candidates)
School of Bio-Medical Engineering Technology
Diploma Course
Entry Requirements
- This is a two (2) year Course. Applicants wishing to apply must have senior secondary school certificate (SSCE) or its equipment , WAEC. GCE, NECO, NABTEC) with passes at credit level in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and at least a pass in English Language at not more than two sittings. in addition, credit or ordinary pass in any of the following subjects will be an advantage. Wood work, sheet metal work. Auto Mechanic. Basic electronics, Basic Electricity and Technical Drawing.
Certificate Course
- This is a one (1) year course. Candidates with the following qualification are eligible for admission.
- Candidates who have passed WASC/SSCE with pass in Science subjects with or without credit
- Intermediate Secondary Schools with Trade Test Grade (II) certificate and evidence of Secondary Education in the Science
Entrance Examination and Interview
- Candidates who have the basic entry qualification will be required to sit for an entrance examination in October, 2016 Those successful at the entrance examination will attend selection interview thereafter. Candidates with evidence of guaranteed sponsorship will be given preference The course at present is non residential. Successful candidates will be required to arrange for their own accommodation.
Community Health Officers Training Programme (HD)
- This course takes a minimum of two (2) years duration, and officers from any of the following categories of health workers that have been working in primary health care area are eligible for admission.
Entry Qualification
- Holders of Diploma in Community Health with not less than two (2) years post qualification experience plus, five 5) credit level passes in SSCE (WASCE, NECO or (GCE O/L) at not more than two sittings. which must include English Language, Mathematics and Biology/Health Science,
Community Health Extension Workers
- Five (5) Credit level passes in SSCE (WASCE, NECO or (GCE O/L) at not more than two sittings, which must include: English Language, Mathematics and Biology/Health Science.
- Applicants must be registered and possess a valid practice license,
- Two recent passport photograph,
Entrance Examination and Interview
- Candidates who satisfy the Basic entry requirements shall be invited for an entrance examination in the month of July 2016 after which successful ones would attend the selection interview immediately,
- Candidates with evidence of guaranteed institutional sponsorship will be given preference, but limited vacancies exist for privately sponsored ones.
Note: Tentative dates for closing of forms and examinations:
School of Nursing
Closing Date: 30th June 2016
Exam Date: July 2016
School of Post Basic Nursing (Midwifery)
Closing Date: 30th June 2016
Exam Date: July 2016
School of Post Basic (Ophthalmic. & Paed)
Closing Date: 30th June 2016
Exam Date: July 2016
School of Med. Lab. Science
Closing Date: 31st July 2016
Exam Date: August 2016
School of Health Information Mgt.
Closing Date: 31st July 2016
Exam Date: August 2016
School of Bio-Medical Eng.
Closing Date: 30th Sept. 2016
Exam Date: Oct. 2016
Community Health Officers Programme (CHO)
Closing Date: 30th June 2016
Exam Date: July 2016
School of Post Basic (Anaesthesia)
Closing Date: 31st Oct. 2016
Exam Date: Dec. 2016.
Application fee: N6,200
How to Apply
Step 1 – Visit: www.apply.abuth.org.ng
- Click “Purchase Access Code”
- Fill the Application’s detail (make sure you type the information correctly)
- Click purchase button to generate Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR)
- Print the transaction reference page
- Visit any branch of any Commercial Bank for the payment
- Request for the payment evidence from the bank.
Step 2 – Visit: www.apply.abuth.org.ng
- Click “Login/Sign up” on this page to proceed with the application
- Fill the New Applicant form by the right side, make sure you use the same information as in the transaction reference form.
- Click “Sign Up” to Complete the Application Form.
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