Head, Medical Laboratory at a Group of Multispeciality Tertiary Healthcare Facilities

A group of multispeciality tertiary healthcare facilities is inviting applications from suitable and qualified candidates for her new medical centre in the capacity below:

Job Title: Head, Medical Laboratory 

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Key  Responsibilities 

• Providing strategic leadership and operational oversight of the hospital's laboratory services, to patients, ensuring accurate, timely, and high-quality diagnostic testing in compliance with regulatory standards and best medical practices
• Planning, organizing and directing laboratory operations and ensuring compliance with rules and regulations guiding hospital laboratory practice.
• Ensuring effectiveness of operations, utilization of facilities, equipment, supplies and personnel and general ethical and professional atmosphere of the laboratory.
• Initiate, interpret and enforce Laboratory Services procedures, establish and maintain standards of performance ensuring competency and appropriate licensure of personnel.
• Responsible for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of performance improvement and Quality Control activities Responsible for providing 24/7 functionality of Laboratory Services.
• Ensure compliance with biosafety and infection control standards; enforce proper waste disposal procedures; manage laboratory risks and incident reporting.
• Prepare Laboratory budgets for personnel, operating expenses, capital equipment and supportrevenue generation.
• Consult other departments, as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities,
• Communicate appropriately and clearly to physicians as well as interact professionally with patient/family
• Coordinate the department's in-house training, provide excellent customer service and always maintain a professional demeanour

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (B. MLS) or Associate Medical Laboratory Science (AMLS) Fellowship or master's degree in a Healthcare Management, or a related field is an added advantage.
• Full registration and valid license from the Medical Laboratory Scientist Council of Nigeria (MLSCN
• Minimum of 10 years post-NYSC hospital laboratory experience or medical diagnóstic centre environment, with at least 5 years in a senior or managerial role,
• Strong knowledge of laboratory systems and procedures
• Quality assurance and accreditation processes
• Proficiency with Laboratory, information systems (LIS) Hospital Information Systems (HIS) and related IT fools.
• Laboratory equipment management and troubleshooting Strong leadership, strategic planning. decision-making skills and manage emergencies
• Attention to detail and high accuracy orientation
• High level of integrity and professionalism,
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.

Other Requirements:

• All candidates must be highly motivated team players who are willing to go the extra mile.
• They should possess excellent Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills are essential.
• Prior knowledge and experience in the medical field would be an advantage.

Application Closing Date
27th May, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, copies of certificates and application letter in one document to: brcvs642@gmail.com using the Job title and candidate's Name as the subject of the email.