If you’re a certified Pharmacy Technician looking to work in an academic health setting, The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro is currently accepting applications for this position at its Ogun State campus.

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician
Grade: CONHESS - 06
Location: Ilaro, Ogun
Application Deadline: 5th September, 2025

About the Institution

The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro was established by Decree No. 33 of July 25, 1979. The Polytechnic opened to students on November 15, 1979, on a temporary site provided by its host community, the ancient town of Ilaro, Ogun State. The first site of the Polytechnic was the compound of the Anglican Grammar School, Ilaro, about half a kilometre from Ilaro township junction.

The Polytechnic remained on this temporary site until 1983 when it moved to its permanent location along Ilaro/Oja-Odan Road, approximately three kilometres from Ilaro Township. It is also about 60 kilometers from Idiroko, a Nigerian border town near the Benin Republic. Ilaro itself is an ancient town, landlocked between Lagos and Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State. The institution currently occupies 898.116 hectares of land on its permanent site.

Requirements

Holders of a National Diploma (at least Lower credit) of the School of Health Technology in relevant field and obtained the registration of the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria for Technician cadre.
Ability to manage students is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
5th September, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward ten (10) copies of a well-collated application, detailed Curriculum Vitae, and relevant credentials in hard copies. The CV should provide information on the following:

Full name with surname underlined
Date of birth
Place and state of origin
Sex
Nationality
Permanent home address
Current Postal address including phone numbers and e-mail address
Marital status
Number and ages of children
Educational Institutions attended with dates
Academic / Professional qualifications obtained with dates
Work Experience with dates
List of Publications with Details of Title, Publishers, or dates and pages (where applicable)
Conferences and Workshops attended with papers presented (Starting with the latest) in Peer-reviewed journals.
Details of Administrative Experience
Teaching Experience
Service to the Community (with status and dates)
Present Employment, Status, Salary and Employer
Extra-Curricular Activities
Names and addresses of three (3) referees (Employer, Educational and Personal).

Applications are to be addressed and submitted in an envelope marked with the position applied for on the top left side to:
The Registrar,
The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro,
P. M. B. 50, Ilaro,
Ogun State.

Note

Applicants are advised to request their referees to forward report on them under confidential cover to the Registrar.
Holders of Degrees in Education (i.e. B.Ed, M.Ed, PhD) NEED NOT APPLY for academic positions, except for vacancies in Non-Teaching.
Similarly, applicants who are willing to join the civil / public service for the first time MUST be less than 50 years of age as at the time of resumption of duty.
Applicants must clearly state the position and the School / Department they are applying for in the application letter.
As approved by the Council, shortlisted senior staff positions will write Computer Based Examination (CBE) and undergo oral interviews.

Tips to Successfully Land This Job

Ensure your application clearly shows that you possess a National Diploma from a School of Health Technology, registered with the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria under the Technician cadre. If you’ve worked in a school, hospital, or clinical environment before, emphasize that experience, especially any direct support provided to students or patients. Being able to manage students is also a plus, so include any experience that demonstrates patience, organization, and communication skills.

Make sure your CV follows the exact structure requested in the job listing. Any missing detail could lead to disqualification. Don’t forget to have your referees send their confidential reports to the Registrar. If you're confident you meet all criteria, follow the application steps and submit everything before the deadline.