Assistant Lecturer (Medical Laboratory Science) at University of Agriculture, Science and Technology (UAST), Ihugh

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.