Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife is a first-generation comprehensive public institution established in 1961 as the University of Ife by the then Western Region of Nigeria. In August 1975, the Federal Government of Nigeria took over the University and in 1987 renamed it after Chief Obafemi Awolowo, a frontline Nigerian Statesman and one of the University's founding fathers. The University is situated on a vast expanse of land of 11,861 hectares in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Southwest of Nigeria. The Vision of the founders of the University was to establish an institution dedicated to the promotion of learning and culture.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the vacant position below:

Job Title: Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist

Location: Ile-Ife, Osun

Category: Medical & Health Services

Requirements

• Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent registrable with MLSCN
• Completion of internship
• ICT literacy required.
• Appointment shall comply with the applicable professional and service requirements.

Other Requirements:

• Candidates must possess qualifications obtained from recognized institutions and, where applicable, be eligible for registration with the relevant professional regulatory body.

• Digital literacy is a requirement.

• Salary Range

• CONHESS 09: N2,388,908.00 - N3,238,831.00 annually.

Application Closing Date

20th November, 2026.

Referees:

• The online application form requires candidates to submit details (full name, email, phone number, etc.) of three (3) referees who shall be contacted and required to upload their reports.

Applicants are required to present their detailed Curriculum Vitae in the following order:

Personal Data:

• Full Name (underline Surname)
• Date of Birth
• Place of Birth
• Nationality
• State of Origin
• Senatorial District
• Local Government Area
• Permanent Address
• ContactAddress
• Telephone Number
• Email Address
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children
• Name of Nextof Kin
• Address of Next of Kin
• Post Desired
• Physical Disability/Challenge

Educational Background:

• Educational Institutions Attended with Dates
• Academic and Professional Qualifications

Work Experience:

• Work Experience with Full Details of Former and Present Positions
• Membership of Professional Bodies
• Distinctions and Awards
• Postgraduate Supervision (Applicable to Academic Positions)
• Current Position and Date of Last Promotion/Appointment/Regrading
• Current Salary and Status/Grade Level
• Research Activities (Applicable to Academic Positions)
• Attraction of Research Grants (Applicable to Academic Positions)
• Major Academic-related Services to the Nation outside the University System (Applicable to Academic Positions)
• Important Learned Conferences/Workshops/Courses Attended with details of Paper Presentation (Applicable to Academic Positions)
• Publications (Applicable to Academic Positions)
• Extra-Curricular Activities
• Names and addresses of 3 Referees (one of whom must be in the candidate's field of study in the case of an academic position)
• Proposed date of availability for duty if selected.