Medical Laboratory Scientist

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

 
Requirements:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science
• Must have at least 2 – 5 years of 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