Senior Laboratory Technologist at the Centre of Excellence in Reproductive Health Innovation (CERHI)

Specifically, the Centre is designed to implement high quality training and applied research for reproductive health professionals for developing policies and programs for reducing the region’s high burden of fertility, unsafe abortion, maternal mortality and HIV/AIDS.The program is being implemented by the University of Benin in collaboration with regional and international partner institutions - the University of Ibadan, the Nigerian Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo State, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, the University of Niger, Niamey, the Harvard School of Public Health, Queen’s University, Belfast, the University of Alabama, and the University of Maryland.

The Centre requires the services of suitably qualified candidates for immediate appointment to oversee and manage the state-of-the-art facilities in the Centre’s Research and Teaching Laboratory, in the capacity below:

Job Title: Senior Laboratory Technologist

Location: Edo

Job Description

• 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
• 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
• Carry out other assigned duties

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• A relevant 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
• Ability to teach research students and visiting researchers to the laboratory.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all information on medical and laboratory investigations
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Remuneration
This is negotiable and shall be in accordance with emoluments approved for similar level in the Nigerian University system.

Application Closing Date
20th July, 2017 .

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their applications (accompanied by a one-page letter stating the strengths and suitability of the candidates in applying for the position) 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