Medical Laboratory Technician at IITA

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is an international non-profit agricultural research-for-development (R4D) organization established in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and a member of the CGIAR Consortium. Our R4D approach is anchored on the development needs of tropical nations. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa. Please visit http://www.iita.org/ for more information on IITA.

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the position of Medical Laboratory Technician at the Institute’s Headquarters, Ibadan.

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Technician - 2 year renewable contract

Location: Ibadan

Position/Responsibilities
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Collection and preparation of patients’ specimen for analyses treatment
• May perform routine tests in accordance with detailed instructions
• Perform tests using automated analyzers under proper Supervision.
• Sets up, clean laboratory equipment and disinfect laboratory wares
• Maintain general cleanliness of the laboratory
• Handle pre and post analytical data entry into appropriate records - this includes patients’ proper IDs, results documentation, MIS App inputs amongst others
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum educational qualifications required for the job:

Medical Laboratory Technician professional certificate

Experience/know how:

• 3 Years of working experience in clinical Laboratory.
• Be able to use laboratory equipments and understand basic laboratory techniques.
• Possess good organizational skills and demonstrate ability to work under pressure.

Remuneration
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Application Closing Date:
27th Febuary 2014

Method of Applications:
Applications must include covering letter which should address how the candidate’s background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three professional referees (which must include either the Head of the applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior at work and evidence of current remuneration package to IITA website

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