• Application Deadline: Sun, 1 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Assistant Lecturer (Medical Laboratory Science)



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA



• Experience 3 years



• Location Benue




• Job Field Education / Teaching 
  
  

JOB PURPOSE

• The Assistant Lecturer in MLS is a clinical-academic apprentice, trained to combine diagnostic accuracy, laboratory discipline, biosafety consciousness and scientific inquiry, while being developed into a future diagnostic scientist, educator and innovator serving Africa’s health systems.


• The purpose of this job is to support undergraduate teaching and laboratory instruction, participate in research and diagnostic quality-improvement activities, and pursue advanced academic development towards full lecturing responsibilities in Medical Laboratory Science.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teaching & Laboratory Instruction


• Clinical & Diagnostic Skills Development


• Research & Capacity Development


• Academic Service & Ethics

Minimum Qualifications

• B.MLS from a recognised university and


• M.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Science (or relevant MLS specialty) or firm evidence of enrolment/progress at appointment (where permitted).


• Current MLSCN registration and valid practising licence.

Academic Qualifications (Mandatory)

• B.MLS from a recognised university and


• M.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Science (or relevant MLS specialty) or firm evidence of enrolment/progress at appointment (where permitted).


• Current MLSCN registration and valid practising licence.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

• 3 years post-qualification experience (clinical, diagnostic or academic).


• Teaching assistantship/clinical bench experience is an advantage.


• Student/Associate membership of recognised MLS or biomedical bodies encouraged.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Laboratory discipline; diagnostic reasoning; biosafety and QA/QC awareness; teamwork; digital literacy (LIS/basic molecular tools).

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Candidates must demonstrate:

• Professional Ethics & Integrity: strict adherence to diagnostic ethics, confidentiality, data integrity and patient safety.


• Accuracy & Attention to Detail: precision in laboratory work, result interpretation and documentation.


• Biosafety & Quality Consciousness: strong commitment to safety protocols and QA/QC standards.


• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: sound diagnostic reasoning and scientific judgement.


• Teaching & Mentorship Disposition: patience, clarity and commitment to developing competent laboratory scientists.


• Teamwork & Communication: effective collaboration with clinicians, scientists and students.


• Continuous Learning: openness to new diagnostic technologies and evidence-based practice.


• Digital & Innovation Readiness (UAST Signature): laboratory information systems, molecular diagnostics, automation.


• Africa-Centred Health Commitment: sensitivity to local disease profiles, resource constraints and public-health needs.