Medical Laboratory Scientist at PEPHLA Global Nigeria Limited

The medical laboratory scientist role presents an excellent opportunity to join PEPHLA Medical Laboratory Centre, where knowledge, experience, and skills are rewarded.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 3.5 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 3 years' continuous experience in Blood Transfusion, Medical Microbiology, 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.

Job Type    Permanent: 40 hours per week.
Salary per Calendar Month    N150k – N200k Depending on experience and skills