Medical Lab Scientist at DEDA Hospital

DEDA Hospital is a leading Nigerian healthcare provision facility with a history of successful health outcomes for our clients. Started Operations in 2012, DeDa hospital is home to an array of experienced healthcare providers and administrators from across the world with a dedication to delivering optimal healthcare service, especially to women, children and families. For over 6 years, DeDa hospital has provided Abuja, Nigeria and the International world with high quality, compassionate healthcare.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Medical Lab Scientist

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• Analyse body fluids or tissues using microscope or automatic analyser to detect abnormalities or diseases
• Conduct blood tests and perform blood counts
• Examine cells and cultures to find abnormalities.
• Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment
• Analyse results of tests
• Record test data
• Work with a pathologist when abnormal cells are found
• Prepare standard solutions or reagents to be combined with samples
• Collaborate with other lab staff members and may interact with nurses and other medical professionals to receive various specimens and samples.
• Maintain lab safety at all times by following safe handling and quality control processes and wearing proper protective gear. This includes maintaining a sterile lab environment to avoid any cross-contamination of specimens and samples.
• Maintain laboratory logs to track samples and specimens, recording when these materials are moved to various areas within the lab so they can be accessed quickly as needed.
•  Lead a team of other laboratory technicians while supervising to ensure productivity of quality jobs.

Required Skills

• Ability to work long hours, often under pressure
• Good practical skills
• Ability to solve problems
• Effective decision-making skills
• Leadership and management skills
• Communication skills, compassion and a good bedside manner
• Experience with Neonates

Requirements

• B.Sc in Medical Laboratory Science from a recognised university with relevant professional license.
• All applicants are to send a detailed CV listing job duties at each place of work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years Post NYSC experience.

Application Closing Date
1st September, 2021.