2024 COHORT RECRUITMENT - LABORATORY SCIENTIST (MID-CAREER PROFESSIONALS)

2024 COHORT RECRUITMENT

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading non-governmental public health organizations in Nigeria, implementing programmes in Reproductive Health/Family Planning, HIV & AIDS prevention and treatment, malaria prevention and treatment, primary health care system strengthening and maternal, newborn and child health care. We work in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the Global Fund, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Department for International Development (DFID), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, MSD for Mothers and Children Investment Fund Foundation among other international donors.  SFH offers professional opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration.  We seek to recruit qualified persons to fill the under listed vacant positions, in response to our organizational growth.                                                                   

Requirements 

• A University Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, Microbiology with Applied Medical Parasitology and Bacteriology. Alternatively, a person may have held a position as a medical laboratory scientist, laboratory technologist or medical laboratory analyst.
• Possession of a relevant advanced degree will give an added advantage
• Have completed National Youth Service Corp (NYSC)
• Have a minimum of 5 years and a maximum of 9 years post NYSC work experience 
• Experience in sample collection and analysis (e.g. blood, stool, sputum)
• Fluency in a Nigerian local language
• Experience in implementing a supply management system.
• Knowledge of all basic laboratory techniques and quality control systems
• Ability to cope with stress and to organize and prioritize workload.
• Experience in working in a laboratory offering specific tests for ART treatment monitoring.
• Must be computer literate and proficient in using the Microsoft Office Suite at the minimum.
• Other computer skills will be of added advantage

Compensation & Benefits:

The compensation package for these positions is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented professionals.

Closing Date:

This vacancy will close two weeks from the date of publication.

All applications will be treated in confidence. Interested persons without the minimum requirements need not apply.  SFH is an equal opportunity employer and women are encouraged to apply. We thank prospective applicants for their interest in working with SFH, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.