Medical Laboratory Scientist

EHA Clinics, a subsidiary of eHealth Africa, is a health care network operating across Nigeria that provides high-quality, innovative, data-driven, and technology-enabled services. EHA Clinics delivers a comprehensive range of state of the art health care services in each location, e.g, general consultations, laboratory investigations, pharmaceuticals, annual medical checks, child wellness checks, ultrasonography, and specialized services (urgent care, telemedicine, home care, dental care, and ophthalmology). We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: Laboratory and Diagnostics

Reports to: Assistant Manager, Laboratory Services

Responsibilities

Purpose: Compile and analyzes body fluids, tissue, and other substances to determine normal or abnormal findings. Gather and organizes work by matching computer orders with specimen labeling; sorting specimens; checking labels; logging specimens; arranging reports for delivery; keeping work surfaces clean and orderly. Perform molecular diagnostics such as PCR using open and closed systems. Perform hematology, chemistry, immunology and microbiology tests as required. Perform infectious disease testing including COVID-19. Engagement: Identify and communicate abnormal results by alerting supervisory personnel, the patient, physician, or nurse. Communicate with patients and family members in a professional, compassionate and respectful manner to facilitate healthcare delivery as a team member. Delivery: Process and enhances laboratory services and laboratory reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Operate sophisticated equipment and instruments to perform diagnostic tests and assays following standard operating procedures. Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers by following established standards and procedures Process and maintains quality results by running standards and controls, verifying equipment function through routine equipment maintenance and advanced troubleshooting; calibrating equipment utilizing approved testing procedures; monitoring quality control measures and protocols. Targeted Specialized Knowledge A minimum Bachelor of Science degree in laboratory science from an accredited university. Minimum of 3 years’ working experience in a Medical Laboratory, Clinic or hospital. Additional training and experience in molecular diagnostic techniques such as PCR Candidate must possess a Certification from the Associate of the Institute of Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (AMLSCN) Candidates must possess a current practicing license. Relevant Certification will be an added advantage. Key Areas of Note Keep up to date with relevant medical research, technology, and evidence-based medical practice by attending continuing education courses and professional meetings, reading journals, etc. Research unusual symptoms and treatment options, through consultation with physicians and other medical specialists. Key Skills and Attributes: Hold Computer literacy Excellent Communication and Customer Service Caring, Compassionate, Dedicated and Professional Working Under Pressure Humane, Empathetic and Supportive Bedside Manner Leadership and Teamwork Problem solving and Initiative Time Management and Organization Attention to Detail Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can become louder at times due to group discussions or activities. EHA Clinics is a tobacco-free environment.