Head of Laboratory Department (Medical Laboratory Scientist)

About this role

A role for a Medical Laboratory Scientist to lead the laboratory department. The job involves managing daily lab operations, performing routine and specialised tests, ensuring accurate results and quality standards, maintaining equipment, supervising and training staff, and handling inventory and budgets. The position requires liaising with clinicians and management and ensuring compliance with regulations. The employer is Rayfield Medical Services Ltd, located in Jos, Plateau.

What you would do

• Oversee daily operations of the medical laboratory
• Perform and supervise routine and specialised laboratory tests
• Ensure accurate results and maintain quality standards
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment
• Supervise, train, and mentor laboratory staff
• Manage laboratory inventory and budgets
• Maintain accurate records
• Ensure compliance with regulations
• Liaise with clinicians and hospital management

What they are asking for

• BMLS degree from a recognised institution
• Current MLSCN licence (Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria)
• NYSC completed
• Minimum of 5 years of laboratory experience including bench work and supervisory/administrative roles
• EMR proficiency
• Strong analytical, technical, leadership and communication skills

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