NAHCON Recruitment 2025 for Medical Professionals

NAHCON Recruitment 2025 for Medical Professionals – Application for Medical team begins 8th March 2025 as NAHCON is set to recruit adhoc Medical Professionals for 2025 Hajj.

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) is set to launch its recruitment portal for ad-hoc medical professionals to serve on the 2025 Hajj medical team.The application portal will be opened on 8th March 2025 from 12.00 midnight and will be closed on 14th March 2025 by 11.59pm marking the beginning of a competitive selection process that will ultimately determine who provides healthcare services to tens of thousands of Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia.

The 2025 National Medical Team Operation will be based on volunteerism in line with the International Standard as agreed by the NAHCON Management and application is free.

The commission seeks qualified doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare specialists. Successful applicants will form a contingent of medical personnel responsible for attending to Nigerian pilgrims during the physically demanding Islamic pilgrimage.

Selection criteria emphasize not only medical expertise but also the ability to function effectively in high-pressure environments. The chosen professionals will undergo specialized training in managing health issues common during Hajj, including heat-related illnesses, respiratory infections, and complications from pre-existing conditions.

The medical team operates from temporary clinics established in pilgrim accommodations and field hospitals near ritual sites. Their responsibilities extend beyond conventional healthcare to include preventive medicine, health education, and coordination with Saudi health authorities throughout the pilgrimage season.

The application process occurs against the backdrop of evolving health protocols in Saudi Arabia, where authorities continue to implement measures developed during pandemic-era restrictions. While pilgrim quotas have returned to pre-pandemic levels, health screening and monitoring remain priorities for participating countries.

Nigeria typically sends one of the largest contingents to the annual pilgrimage, with numbers expected to exceed 50,000 pilgrims this year. The medical team’s work encompasses the complete pilgrimage cycle, from pre-departure screenings in Nigeria through the intense days of ritual in Makkah, Arafat and Madinah, and continues until all pilgrims have returned home.

The 2025 Hajj medical mission represents the continuation of Nigeria’s decades-long tradition of providing healthcare support to its citizens during one of Islam’s most significant religious obligations.

Note: ONLY ELIGIBLE MEDICAL PERSONNEL ARE TO APPLY.

1. The 2025 National Medical Team Operation will be based on volunteerism in line with the International Standard as agreed by the NAHCON Management
2. The information provided by you will determine your eligibility or qualification to the next level of screening/examination.
3. Information contained in the application is subject to verification. Any omission, misstatement or falsification of information may lead to rejection of your application or removal of your name from eligibility list.
4. This application is free, and that the management of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) does not at any point require or charge a fee directly or through an agent or agency for this application.
5. Filling the application form does not guarantee eligibility for this position.
6. To apply for this position, doctors must be between 27 – 60 years of age and pharmacist must be between 26 – 60 years of age, while nurses and the rest should be between 22 – 60 years of age.
7. Applicants seeking the membership of the NMT:

• Must be in active service at the time of application.
• Must not have served in the last three years Hajj (i.e. 2022, 2023 & 2024)
• Must be ready to work for 28 days and to remain in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia for up to 45 days before returning to Nigeria.

8. Any successful applicant will not be disengaged for any reason whatsoever before the completion of his/her allotted 28 days of duty.
9. All successful applicants are expected to be of good conduct and must conform with the code of ethics of their respective professions and all other rules and regulations that may be promulgated by NAHCON to guide the operations of the NMT.
10. Every application must be accompanied by an attestation by a guarantor who must be a credible personality; either a career civil servant not below the rank of GL 15, Traditional ruler, Magistrate or Local Government Chairman. The guarantor must have known the applicant for not less than 5years and can attest to the integrity, capacity and capability of the applicant.
11. The following documents should be attached to the application:
    1. Guarantor’s form
    2. Basic professional certificate
    3. NYSC certificate (where applicable)
    4. Current annual professional practicing license
    5. Profile picture (taken against a white background)
    6. Applicants’ declaration
    7. Employer’s clearance letter.

 

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE COMMUNICATED TO AFTER EVERY STAGE.

ALL SUCCESSFUL PERSONNEL ARE TO SERVE ON VOLUNTARY BASIS.

For more information on how to apply, visit NAHCON’s official website

The application portal can be accessed via NAHCON’s website by clicking “Resources” and then “NMT Application Portal” from the Main menu.