Posted on: Thu 21-12-2023

The Centre of Excellence in Reproductive Health Innovation (CERHI) is a World Bank supported program at the University of Benin aimed at building capacity for reproductive health policies and programming within West and Central Africa's tertiary education system. The specific mission of the Centre is to implement high quality training and applied research for reproductive health professionals needed to build a new cohort of human resource for reducing the region's high burden of fertility, unsafe abortion, maternal mortality and HIV/AIDS. This program is being implemented by the University of Benin in collaboration with 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, Harvard School of Public Health, Queen's University, Belfast, the University of Alabama, and the University of Maryland. 

The Centre requires the services of the following positions to manage the high-fidelity molecular laboratory and to strongly brand and disseminate the available services of the laboratory throughout the country;  

1. Medical Laboratory Scientist  

2. Medical Laboratory Technologist  

3. Front Desk Officer  

REQUIREMENTS  

Medical Laboratory Scientist:  

• Bachelor degree in Medical Laboratory Science with Certification by MLSCN with a minimum of 3 years post NYSC working experience and a current practice license (Chemical Pathologist and Medical Microbiologist preferably) 
• Proficient in performing a wide range of laboratory tests and accurate results. 
• In depth knowledge of Laboratory technique methodologies and equipment.  

Medical Laboratory Technologist:  

• Current License and Relevant Certification  
• Proven working experience as a Lab. Technologist  
• Computer literate and experience with Lab. Information system 
• Good Marketing skills  

Front Desk Officer:  

• A bachelor degree or HND degree in a relevant field in any discipline. 
• Proven work experience as a front desk officer or similar role. 
• Proficiency in computer operating and verbal communication skills. 
• Professional attitude and appearance. 
• Good Marketing skills 
• Able to multitask and time management.  

REMUNERATION  

This is negotiable and shall be on a renewable contract basis. Salary and emoluments are similar to those on contract at the directorate level in the Nigerian University system.  

METHOD OF APPLICATION  

Interested candidates should submit 10 (Ten) copies of their application and Curriculum Vitae accompanied with photocopies of their certificates and relevant credentials. Detailed Curriculum Vitae should include the following: Full names, Date of birth, Permanent Home Address and other contact details, Nationality, Marital Status, Educational Institutions attended with dates, Academic/Professional Qualifications (include dates and granting bodies), list of previous experiences in laboratory activities, statement of experience including full details of current and former employers with current salary, other activities outside current employment and names and addresses of three (3) referees, A copy of the CV should be forwarded to [email protected]  

Applicants should request their referees to forward confidential reports on their behalf to reach the Program Manager on or before the date of the interview.  

CLOSING DATE

Applications from interested candidates must be received on or before January 12, 2024. All applications should be forwarded in properly sealed envelopes marked with the position you are applying for in the top left corner and addressed to the:  

The Program Manager  

The Centre of Excellence in Reproductive Health Innovation (CERHI)  

University of Benin (Ugbowo Campus)

P.M.B. 1154, Benin City, Edo State Nigeria.  

Signed

Professor Friday Okonofua

Centre Leader  

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