• Application Deadline: Fri, 9 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Medical Laboratory Scientist


• Job Type Full Time


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


• Experience 5 - 30 years


• Location Rivers


• City Port Harcourt


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare  , Science 
  

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The post holder will report to the manager.


• To work closely with colleagues to perform speedy and accurate processing of samples, validate results, and supervise junior staff (where applicable) to provide a high-quality service to all laboratory users.


• Maintain and enforce good laboratory practices to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.


• Monitor and ensure the timely completion of tests to meet turnaround time targets.


• Uphold excellent quality standards for all laboratory-generated results.


• Review internal and external quality reports to identify areas for improvement and ensure optimal laboratory performance.


• To contribute to the development and implementation of new standard operating procedures.


• To efficiently manage operational resources, including reagents, consumables, and kits.


• Generate periodic reports on medical laboratory performance to inform decision-making and facilitate process improvements.


• To ensure proper functioning of laboratory equipment and adherence to set timelines for equipment maintenance and servicing.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

• A minimum GPA of 4.0 in Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS) with a current practising license issued by the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) is required. A Master of Medical Laboratory Science will be a distinct advantage.


• Desirable - Multidisciplinary expertise (desirable): Have 5+ years' continuous experience in Blood Transfusion, Medical Microbiology, Virology, Histopathology, Haematology, Chemical Pathology, and Molecular Biology.


• Experience with a wide array of analysers both for point-of-care and laboratory-based.


• Certification in quality management systems is desirable, but work experience in an ISO-accredited facility (or other healthcare accreditation) could suffice.


• Candidates must reside in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.