04/12/2020
Vacancy Announcement – Medical Laboratory Scientist
Job Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist
Qualification: BMLS
Location: Abuja
Job type: Full time
Application Deadline: 13 December 2020
Position Overview:
The Medical Laboratory Scientist will be responsible for supervising and managing all aspects of medical laboratory service provision. The position is primarily responsible for building and sustaining systems, processes and protocols for the complete medical laboratory management of different specimen types. The position will provide leadership and management to all aspects of the laboratory service delivery for all individual and corporate clients while also working closely with the customer care officer, the business development unit and all other members of the team.
Primary responsibilities:
Responsible for setting up and strengthening established quality control/quality assurance program in the lab
Responsible for handling, logging and processing of all laboratory specimen
Ensure that all specimens are processed and result completed with the shortest possible turnaround time
Responsible for storage of processed specimen for future verification
Ensures that all samples are captured in the sample logbook and all results are clearly stated in the reporting template and appropriate comment made by the resident doctor.
Verification and approval of all out going results
Responsible for monthly or periodic restocking of supplies and commodities
Responsible for monthly or periodic maintenance/recalibration of equipment and instruments
Responsible for the maintenance of all laboratory logs and records. These include but are not limited to: Issue logs, maintenance logs, expiry logs, stock cards etc
Responsible for performance appraisal of all other staff under the laboratory services department
Responsible for making technical presentations or representation of the laboratory at different fora
Provide leadership and management to other staff under the laboratory service unit
Ensures a high sense of professionalism in service delivery
Maintains a healthy, safe and friendly environment in the lab and everywhere necessary
Any other assignment as directed by the Medical Director
Minimum Requirements
Must have a bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science
Must have at least 2 – 5 years post NYSC experience
Master’s degree is an added advantage
A valid practicing license from the Medical Laboratory Science Council
Must be exceptionally computer literate
Must have good soft skills including but not limited to ability to work with little or no supervision, Teamwork, Leadership, Initiative, resourcefulness, adaptability, decisiveness, interpersonal skills, written/oral communication
Must be trainable and provide evidence of progressive professional improvement
How to apply:
Interested candidates should send electronic copies of the following documents to [Email hidden]:
A cover letter of not more than two pages in PDF format stating why they suited for this position. Applicants must, at a minimum, address the minimum requirements for this position as stated above in their cover letter
A current curriculum vitae
Certificate of First Degree
Certificate of Second Degree if applicable
NYSC discharge certificate
Note
Only short-listed candidates will be notified
Applications with insufficient information to make a determination will not be considered
Any/All application submissions after the closing date will not be considered
No in-person appointments or telephone calls will be entertained.
