Medical Laboratory Scientist (Project) at Health Initiatives for Safety and Stability in Africa (HIFASS)

Basic Function

• The incumbent will support the laboratory components for the Project on the development of a National Malaria Slide Bank (RV 487).

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.

Requirements

• Minimum Education/Training Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science.
• Prior Work Experience: 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.
• Required Licenses, Certification or Registration: Registration with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) with an up-to-date practising license. National Certification in Malaria Microscopy.

Knowledge and Skills:

• 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).

Other specification:

• Candidate must be a resident or ready to relocate to Akwa Ibom State. No relocation allowance is provided.