Medical Technologist at US Embassy

Summary:

The U.S. Consulate in Lagos is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Medical Technologist position in the Medical Unit. 

Duties

The incumbent will perform clinical laboratory duties at the Post’s Health Unit (HU) and provide a full range of professional clinical laboratory services to the Mission community. The position is under the direct supervision of the Regional Medical Officer (RMO)/Medical Provider (MP)/Regional Medical Laboratory Scientist (RMLS). In addition, the incumbent will conduct and participate in the educational and training functions of the HU. The incumbent will manage the Quality Assurance (QA) program including maintaining computer-based programs

Requirements:

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust security clearance. 

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemistry, physical or biological science from a recognized institution is required. Must possess and maintain a current certification as a Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist as required from the host nation, country of origin, or the U.S.
• NYSC Certificate/Exemption/Exclusion is required. 

Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of clinical laboratory experience in a hospital laboratory, health agency or medical research program is required.