Apply for Medical Laboratory Scientist (Microbiology) at Lily Hospital Limited

Medical Laboratory Scientist (Microbiology) at Lily Hospital Limited – We are recruiting Qualified and suitable candidates to fill the position below:

We are also consistently committed to high standards; continuous improvement, service excellence, organizational citizenship, and outstanding work ethics. Currently running residency training programs in family medicine and radiology. Lily Hospitals is also involved in housemanship training, internship training in Pharmacy and Radiology. We have multiple locations in Benin, Warri, Okuokoko etc.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist (Microbiology)

Location: Warri, Delta

Job Description

• The role is responsible for studying organisms that cause illness, infections, including viruses, bacteria, archaea, fungi, algae and protozoa in patients, diagnosing patients and preventing epidemics in Lily hospitals.
• The job holder is also responsible for investigating the causes of contagious diseases and researching new treatments for infections.

Roles/Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Observe, monitor and identify microorganisms.
• Track microorganisms in a range of environments.
• Collect, monitor and assess samples from a range of sources.
• Use a variety of identification methods, including molecular techniques, to test samples and determine infection-causing organisms.
• Develop new techniques, products and processes.
• Develop and plan methods to prevent the spread of disease or infections in Lily hospitals.
• Evaluate and register new medicines, vaccines, diagnostic tests and pharmaceutical products in clinical trials
• Develop products, such as enzymes, vitamins, hormones, and antimicrobial.
• Work with specialist computer software to undertake studies and research.

Administrative Duties:

• Data inputting and maintenance of the relevant database.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.

Maintenance Responsibility:

• Maintain all laboratory instrumentations and equipment.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum academic qualification of a B.MLS Degree in Medical Microbiology.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant work experience in the health sector.
• Membership with a relevant professional body and must be licensed to practice.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft office package.
• Outstanding communication (oral and written), interpersonal and people management skills.
• Possess high degree of accuracy and attention to details.