Medical Laboratory Technician at Lagos State Ministry of Health

Background
The Lagos State Ministry of Health (LSMoH) is a Principal Recipient (PR) for Global Fund Grant comprising of Tuberculosis and Resilient Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH). As the Principal Recipient, the Ministry of Health is legally responsible for the management of the integrated grant ensuring achievement of the programmatic results and accountability of the grant financial resources.

To fulfil the mandate of the Principal Recipient, the Ministry of Health has established the Grant Management Unit (GMU) to carry out the functions of the PR. The Grant Management Unit works with other implementing units (TB and RSSH) within the LSMoH, Sub-Recipients (SRs) and other implementing partners in executing its mandate and ensuring that the grant is managed and implemented in compliance with grant agreement signed between the Global Fund and the Principal Recipient.

Overall Objective

• To provide phlebotomy procedures and contribute to meeting quality laboratory services with adherence to policies and objectives at the LASUTH PCR Laboratory

Specific Duties

• Understand and implement laboratory operation policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Collect blood samples for CD4, Hematology, Chemistry, Viral load and Dried Blood spot (DBS) samples for Early Infant Diagnosis (EID) and HIV Viral Load.
• Process the blood samples collected for analysis purposes.
• Ensuring that separated samples are well stored prior and after analysis before final disposal.
• Ensuring that collected samples are well registered, recorded, properly authorized, and finally documented.
• Work with the PCR Lab Focal Person in preparing a routine program performance and progress charts for the PCR Lab.
• Assist Medical Lab Scientists on their day-to-day activities as assigned.
• Ensure prompt response to Clients’ requests and Clients’ rights are well protected.
• Actively participate in the monthly coordination meetings of PCR Lab Team.
• Perform other duties as may be required within technical competence.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Diploma certificate as Medical Laboratory Technician
• Minimum of 1-year relevant laboratory experience
• Registration with Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) with current practicing license
• Experience working in donor-funded programme
• Relevant technical knowledge and practice in laboratory operations
• Ability to use Office applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, etc.)
• Good awareness of the laboratory roles in health systems, optimal use of resources for quality and efficient service delivery
• Fluency in English Language and good communication skills
• Ability to work in a composed, competent, and committed manner
• Ability to exercise careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.