Recruitment at The Centre of Excellence in Reproductive Health Innovation (CERHI)
Employment Nigeria
27-Jul-2017
BENIN ,
Health
Science
The Centre of Excellence in Reproductive Health Innovation (CERHI) is an academic unit at the University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria that is funded by the World Bank under its African Centers of Excellence initiative.
POSITION : Senior Laboratory Technologist
Description
- Monitor and analyses current laboratory trends, and recommend policy or procedural changes or adjustments as appropriate
- Plan and administer performance improvement activities within the Centre as necessary
- Coordinate the planning of safety and hazard programs in case of an emergency
- To undertake research projects as may be assigned by the Centre from time to time
- Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate the Centre’s laboratory operations and performance
- Ensure the testing systems developed and used for each of the tests and experiments performed in the laboratory provide quality laboratory services for all aspects of test performance
- Identify failures in policy, testing, quality, etc. throughout the laboratory as they occur, and institute methods improving upon these deficiencies
- Establish and maintain communication with both Centre’s personal and external research collaborators regarding current project developments
- Prepare and implement department budgets for personnel, operating expenses and capital equipment in co-operation with the Centre Leader and Co-Centre Leader
- Provide an approved procedure manual (Standard operating procedure documents) and serve as a resource to all personnel and students who may require the use of facilities in the laboratory.
- Ensure that the environmental conditions of the laboratory are appropriate for the testing performed and provide a safe environment in which employees and students are protected from physical, chemical, and biological hazards
- Establish operations standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety, and complete on-time delivery
- Oversee the development of the Centre’s plans and programs in evaluation of long- range planning and regulatory action on operational performance
- Promote processes for collaboration, cooperation, sharing of information and mutual team work
- Carry out other assigned duties
Skills and Abilities
- A Master of Science (MSc) degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical/Clinical Biochemistry, Physiology or related discipline. A PhD degree in the above or related disciplines will be an advantage.
- Substantial relevant experience in research and/or knowledge of clinical laboratory services
- Teach research students and visiting researchers to the laboratory.
- Organizational and interpersonal skills
- Work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude
- Maintain confidentiality of all information on medical and laboratory investigations
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Remuneration
in accordance with emoluments approved for similar level in the Nigerian University system.
How To Apply
Candidates should forward their applications (a one-page letter stating the strengths and suitability of the candidates) with 2 copies of recent CV's and photocopies of credentials to:
The Registrar,
University of Benin, Ugbowo campus,
P.M.B. 1154,
Benin City,
Edo State.
Postcode: 300283
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