Medical Lab Scientist at CM Hospital

CM Hospital, a faith-based hospital that was founded in 1993, is licensed as a specialist hospital offering obstetrics/gynaecology, paediatrics, ophthalmology, ultrasound scan, medical supplies, consultancy and other general medical services which are found in our attached, long-term health care facility. CM is fully-accredited by National Health Insurance Scheme(NHIS) and offers a quality medical staff base.

We are recruiting to fill the positions below:

Job Title: Medical Lab Scientist

Location: Enugu

Roles and Responsibilities

• Good knowledge of laboratory equipment
• Collect blood or tissue samples from patients, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood sample.
• Maintaining and updating professional knowledge and taking responsibility for continuing professional development (CPD).
• Perform all tasks, duties and tests related to laboratory services
• Process specimens utilizing protocols and technical knowledge
• Perform quality control, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting protocols to ensure proper functioning of instruments, reagents, procedures, etc
• Validate and report results of tests performed
• Able to meet Turnaround time and in conformance with applicable confidentiality requirements
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory practice.
• Attend all trainings as required by the hospital, relevant national policies and Laboratory Practice license requirements
• Research and develop new procedures as required.

Job Requirements

• Min required experience: At least 2 years post NYSC working experience
• Min qualification: Bachelor's Degree/HND

Other Requirements:

• Must have post NYSC working experience.
• Must be registered with practicing license.
• Knowledge in the handling of laboratory equipment.
• Computer literate.
• Knowledge in use of Standard Operating Procedures in the field.
• BMLS /AMLSCN certificate will be an added advantage.

Skills and Qualities:

• Aptitude for biology and chemistry.
• Patience, decisiveness and meticulousness.
• A desire to contribute to patient care and treatment.
• A responsible and mature approach to their work.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Accuracy, with good attention to detail.
• A systematic approach to tasks and the ability to follow instructions and set procedures.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as supervise the work of more junior staff in the laboratory.

Application Closing Date
28th February, 2019.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send only their CV and Cover Letters to: [email protected] with the Job Title as the email subject.