MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST AT PPFN

JOB VACANCY: MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST AT PPFN

The Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN) invites applications from qualified and experienced professionals for the position of Medical Laboratory Scientist.

Organization: Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN)
Position: Medical Laboratory Scientist
Employment Type: Three-year fixed-term contract, renewable subject to performance, organisational needs, and funding availability.

Available Locations

1. Abuja, FCT
2. Minna, Niger State
3. Ibadan, Oyo State
4. Sokoto, Sokoto State
5. Isolo, Lagos State

Remuneration and Benefits

• Attractive salary commensurate with experience and PPFN’s salary scale.
• Applicable allowances and statutory benefits.
• Health insurance.
• Necessary work tools in accordance with PPFN policy.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory investigations and process clinical specimens.
• Perform relevant tests in haematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, parasitology, serology, and immunology.
• Ensure accurate analysis, documentation, and timely reporting of laboratory results.
• Implement laboratory quality assurance and quality-control procedures.
• Maintain, calibrate, and monitor laboratory equipment.
• Manage laboratory reagents, consumables, and inventory.
• Ensure compliance with biosafety, infection prevention, and biomedical waste management standards.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and prepare routine reports.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to support quality patient care.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS) from a recognised institution.
• Current registration and valid practising licence from the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN).
• Minimum of two years of relevant post-qualification experience in a hospital, diagnostic laboratory, clinic, or related healthcare setting.
• Practical experience in laboratory quality assurance and quality control.
• Knowledge of laboratory biosafety, infection prevention, and biomedical waste management.
• Experience with laboratory equipment, reagents, inventory management, and documentation.
• Computer skills are required; experience with electronic laboratory or health information systems is an advantage.
• NGO, primary healthcare, or reproductive health experience is an added advantage.

Application Procedure

Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following:

1. A one-page application letter stating their motivation and suitability for the position.
2. A CV not exceeding three pages.
3. Evidence of current MLSCN registration and a valid practising licence.
4. A personal contact address (P.O. Box addresses are not accepted).
5. Completed Applicant’s Forms 1 and 2.

Download Application Forms

Email: mds@ppfn.org

Email Subject: Indicate your preferred location, for example, Application – Medical Laboratory Scientist, Abuja.

Application Deadline: Within two weeks of the publication date. The exact calendar date was not specified in the announcement, so applicants should confirm the publication date and apply promptly.