Amaiden Energy Nigeria Limited (formerly Moody International Nigeria Limited) was established in 1996 as a partnership between Moody International Group and Nigerian investors. Since commencing operations in March 1997 the company continues to grow and exerts its presence in numerous Projects in the Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Laboratories

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Contract

Main Function

• To lead and coordinate laboratory services across the PHC and Lagos Clinics, ensuring the delivery of safe, accurate, timely, and cost-effective diagnostic services while maintaining high standards of laboratory quality, equipment performance, regulatory compliance, supply management, and staff competency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate laboratory operations across the PHC and Lagos Clinics.
• Supervise laboratory scientists and technicians, providing technical and administrative guidance.
• Ensure daily verification, calibration, and proper functioning of laboratory equipment.
• Oversee laboratory testing, with particular attention to Microbiology and other critical diagnostic services.
• Validate laboratory results before release to requesting medical practitioners.
• Implement and monitor laboratory quality control, quality assurance, and safety programmes.
• Ensure compliance with WHO laboratory safety standards, NAFDAC requirements, MLSCN regulations, and company HSE policies.
• Ensure proper registration and professional compliance of laboratory personnel and facilities.
• Manage patient registration, laboratory documentation, result confidentiality, and secure archiving of laboratory data.
• Coordinate the procurement, receipt, storage, and distribution of laboratory reagents, consumables, and materials.
• Ensure continuous availability of quality laboratory supplies while minimizing wastage and stock losses.
• Monitor reagent expiry dates, storage conditions, and compliance with Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) requirements.
• Manage laboratory procurement processes from Purchase Requisition (PR) through Goods Receipt (GR) within approved budgets.
• Coordinate maintenance and servicing of laboratory equipment in collaboration with Biomedical Technicians and Quality Officers.
• Provide training and technical guidance on new laboratory equipment, reagents, procedures, and technologies.
• Maintain and update laboratory software systems, including Biowin, Prolablis, and other relevant platforms.
• Monitor laboratory performance and prepare monthly and annual activity reports.
• Liaise with external laboratories, suppliers, regulatory authorities, and other healthcare professionals as required.
• Ensure effective implementation of laboratory and HSE programmes across company clinics.
• Report incidents, unsafe acts, equipment failures, and operational risks to the appropriate management.
• Promote continuous professional development and ensure laboratory personnel maintain appropriate technical competencies.
• Keep abreast of developments in laboratory science, diagnostic technology, and modern laboratory practices.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or a relevant laboratory science discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years’ relevant laboratory experience, with at least 5 years at management level.
• Strong laboratory management and leadership experience.
• Good knowledge of procurement, budgeting, and inventory management.
• Proficiency in Biowin, Prolablis, SAP, or other relevant laboratory management software.
• Current professional registration with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN).
• Strong knowledge of laboratory quality management, HSE, and regulatory requirements.

Application Closing Date
17th September, 2026.