vacancy announcement in widows and orphans empowerment organization

URGENT VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN WIDOWS AND ORPHANS EMPOWERMENT ORGANIZATION (WEWE) – A CERTIFIED LABORATORY SCIENTIST

Issuing date: Friday, November 14, 2025

Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE) is a duly registered incorporated Trustee, a women-led, local not-for-profit, faith-based Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), and is seeking applications from qualified candidates to fill the position of a Certified Laboratory Scientist.

WEWE is seeking to hire a hardworking and dedicated Certified Laboratory Scientist who believes in God and the principles of Jesus Christ, including the idea of sacrificing oneself for others. The ideal candidate loves children and is firmly committed to upholding righteousness, despite high levels of corruption in the primary healthcare system, driven by their faith in God. We are looking for a Certified Laboratory Scientist who, because of their dedication to doing what is right, may face ridicule from peers. Additionally, we value a Certified Laboratory Scientist who is passionate about children and genuinely cares about patient well-being beyond the hospital setting. If you possess these qualities, WEWE invites you to join our team, where your contributions will be genuinely appreciated.

Position: Certified Laboratory Scientist

Location: The successful candidate must be based in Abuja

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants should have a B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a related discipline and a post-graduate qualification in Lab sciences with a minimum of seven (7) years post-NYSC (minimum of Second-Class Upper – 2.1)
• Applicants should have a valid practicing license from the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN)
• A master's degree or equivalent in Public Health, Epidemiology, Clinical Psychology, Nursing, and/or Midwifery, an MPH, MBBS, Medical, or other relevant master's degree will be an added advantage

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Applicants should have 7–10 years of post-registration laboratory experience with Primary Health Care Facilities
• Applicants should have a strong understanding of laboratory protocol, especially for children and young infants
• Applicants should be proficient in laboratory techniques and procedures
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work with team members
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including professional-level English language skills, presentation, and reporting skills.
• Applicants should have good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven analytical, report writing, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in working with ICT systems, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel will be an added advantage

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• S/he will perform routine laboratory investigations, including hematology, microbiology, biochemistry, and other diagnostic tests within Primary Health Care Facilities (PHCs) across the FCT.
• S/he will support mobile immunization efforts by participating in house-to-house outreach and administering vaccines in alignment with national health campaigns.
• S/he will collect, label, and process biological specimens accurately, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to laboratory protocols.
• S/he will monitor and maintain cold chain systems to preserve vaccine potency during transportation and field operations.
• S/he will collaborate with PHC personnel, local health authorities, and community stakeholders to enhance immunization coverage and laboratory service delivery.
• S/he will engage in public health education and community mobilization activities to promote vaccine awareness and uptake.
• S/he will uphold strict Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) standards to ensure safety and minimize risk of contamination or disease transmission.
• Perform other activities as may be assigned by the supervising staff.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified applicants should send their comprehensive curriculum and cover letter in ONLY one attachment (MS Word document) explaining suitability for the job to: on or before Wednesday, December 31, 2025.

Kindly note: WEWE reserves the right to conclude this recruitment process when a suitable individual is selected. While WEWE thanks all for showing interest, only shortlisted individuals will be contacted.

Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE) uphold non-poaching ethics. We do not accept applications from organizations with which we are in collaboration, without the express consent of the head of the organization, particularly from any organization we are currently working with to strengthen their capacity. Therefore, an applicant applying for this position from an organization that is in a form of partnership or collaboration with WEWE should disclose and give us a letter from the head of the organization stating that they are highly recommending their staff and why they will permit the staff to leave the organization to work with WEWE.

"WEWE is an equal opportunity employer, which promotes diversity and does not discriminate based on tribe, state of origin within Nigeria, religion, age, sex, race or on different physical ability".

"WEWE's organizational culture promotes the principles of safeguarding and high moral values. WEWE's Safeguarding Policy 2022 promotes an environment where no staff, associates, volunteers, case workers, consultants, board members, or partners engage in a sexual relationship, harass, or exploit anyone under the age of 18 or a vulnerable adult, especially our beneficiaries.

"WEWE's organizational culture also has zero tolerance for corrupt practices. Therefore, for any of our job vacancies, we advise that applicants do not offer or accept any request for money, favors, or gifts from anyone to facilitate an employment opportunity with WEWE. Applicants found engaging in such practices could jeopardize their chances of being selected. If anyone contacts you with such an offer, please report this immediately to WEWE management on this WhatsApp line ".

"WEWE's Vision, Mission, and Ideologies"

Organization Vision: A society without vulnerable persons

Organization Mission: Empowering communities, vulnerable persons, and local organizations to be resilient by faith

WEWE's Organizational Ideologies

• To beat global standards of excellence in all we do.

• To improve the lives of vulnerable people.

• To be statutorily and financially compliant at all times. We want to strengthen the capacity of other local NGOs to equally be statutorily and financially compliant and thereby contribute to increasing the number of compliant NGOs in Nigeria and Africa.

• To consistently deliver more superior and ever-improving programs and services than any other local and international organization.

• To be better than the rest and be better than the best in all we do.