Medical Laboratory Scientist

Role Description

• This full-time, on-site Medical Laboratory Scientist role is based in Ilesa at Daniel Adewole Awe Medical Center.
• The Medical Laboratory Scientist responsibilities include collecting and processing specimens, performing routine and specialized laboratory tests, ensuring accurate result documentation, maintaining laboratory equipment, and adhering to quality control and safety standards. 

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Medical Technology and Laboratory Medicine, with the ability to apply scientific principles to diagnostic testing and reporting.
• Demonstrated Laboratory Skills, including specimen collection, handling, analysis, and documentation in line with standard operating procedures.
• Knowledge of Pathology and related clinical disciplines to interpret test results and support appropriate clinical decisions.
• Experience with Quality Control processes, including calibration, validation, and routine checks to ensure accuracy and reliability of laboratory results.
• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or a related field, with relevant professional registration/licensure as required by regulatory bodies.
• Familiarity with HMO operations, medical billing, claims processing, and healthcare reimbursement systems.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work accurately under time constraints.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across clinical and administrative teams and interact with patients and HMO representatives.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications and laboratory information systems; prior experience in a hospital or clinical laboratory setting is an advantage.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: info@daamc.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.