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About This Role
This role is a contract and requires Full-time 40 hours/week work hours. As a basic function, the incumbent will support the laboratory components for the Project on the development of a National Malaria Slide Bank (RV 487).
Job Title
- Medical Laboratory Scientist
Job Responsibilities
The ideal candidate would be tasked with the following responsibilities:
- Collection, labelling, transport and processing of samples for the Project.
- Coordinates the performance of laboratory tests for the Project.
- Identifies and develops appropriate and relevant SOPs for the study.
- Receives specimens and performs clinical laboratory tests by standardized procedures and principles.
- Performs laboratory tests necessary to provide information for use by the Project team per protocol.
- Interacts with other members of the Project team to provide timely, accurate, reliable and internationally acceptable laboratory Project data.
- Ensures proper storage and maintenance of Project samples, reagents and equipment.
- Ensures timely reports on the usage of reagents and consumables to prevent stock out.
- Ensures quality and safety processes in all phases of laboratory procedures in line with international standards and best practices.
- Inventory management of laboratory supplies/equipment for the Project.
- Ensure Internal Quality Control and External Quality Assurance Systems of NMSB process as part of role and responsibilities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
The ideal candidate for this role should possess the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science.
- A minimum of four (4) years’ work experience in Medical Laboratory Science, including at least 2 years’ experience in a public health program or malaria diagnosis at a Health Facility.
- Registration with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) with an up-to-date practicing license.
- National Certification in Malaria Microscopy.
- Knowledge and Skills including:
- Expertise in Parasitology/Microbiology, and laboratory management.
- Experience in implementing laboratory quality management systems.
- Experience in clinical laboratory investigations and data entry.
- Excellent English language written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Knowledge and ability to regularly update and store laboratory documents.
- Training in Basic malaria microscopy or malaria diagnostics.
- Ability to use computer and office software applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Access, Outlook and Adobe PDF).
Location
- Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
As a major prerequisite, the major candidate must be a resident or ready to relocate to Akwa Ibom State. No relocation allowance is provided.
Remuneration
The salary for this role is between N200,000 – N220,000 per month.
Application Closing Date
The closing date for application for this role is 9th December 2024. All interested candidates should endeavour to send in their applications before expiration of this period.
How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover letter and CV to the Human Resources Manager (HIFASS) via: careers@hifass-hfi.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
NOTE:
- Kindly attach your Academic and Training Certificates that support or address the requirements listed for the position in One PDF, Cover Letter and CV together in One MS Word format.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
- Applications without the attached Academic and Training Certificates will not be treated.