• Application Deadline:
• Position: Laboratory Technician


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 years


• Location Delta


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  

Job Profile

• The successful candidate will cover one or more of SFH’s PHCs in Delta State under the A2F scheme. 


• He/she will coordinate, supervise, and manage the activities/operations of the Laboratory in facility. He/she will also be responsible for laboratory management in the facility.

Job Role

The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Receive, label, and analyse samples (blood, toxic, tissue etc.)


• Design and execute laboratory testing according to standard procedures, make observations and interpret findings


• Organize and store all chemicals substances, fluids, and compressed gases according to safety instructions


• Record all data and results in specified forms (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility


• Maintain equipment and assist in ordering laboratory supplies


• Ensure that all safety guidelines are always followed strictly and maintain a clean and orderly environment


• Support the medical team in Community outreaches.

Qualifications / Experience

• Must possess an appropriate certification from a recognized institution.


• Must have a minimum of 2 years professional experience; especially in a Hospital setting.


• Valid practicing licence from the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria for 2022.


• Must be computer literate and proficient in using the Microsoft Office Suite at the minimum. Other computer skills will be of added advantage

Skills and Competencies required:

• A laboratory technician with knowledge and skill in clinical laboratory management


• Has skill in collection of adequate samples from patient and label correctly.


• Accurate documentation of patient result into the laboratory book and system


• Experience with primary healthcare services in the community setting, as well as community education, advocacy, and mobilisation skills.


• Good relationship management/ interpersonal skills, as well as interpersonal communication skills


• Ability to work as a team member and be able to function independently on the job whenever necessary, to cope with stress and to organise and prioritize workload


• Ability to maintain confidentiality on patients’ medical records


• Ability to speak some local language in state of implementation, ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision.

Compensation & Benefits

• The compensation package for these positions is based on industry standards, and designed to attract, motivate, and incentivise talented individuals.