announcement

Administrative and Management Training/Workshop for DIRECTORATE CADRE MLS

To all ADMLS/DDMLS/DMLS

This training is targeted at members of AMLSN in directorate cadre in the public/civil service (HSS 13 & above or GL 15 & above). This training will focus on cross cutting areas in administration that will strengthen the delivery of quality and efficient service as well as enhance appropriate interaction with colleagues and the management of their institutions.

Arrival date: March 22, 2020
Departure date: March 26, 2020
Venue: Abuja.

NB: AMLSN will be responsible for the following expenses
• Accommodation
• Feeding (tea break/lunch)
• Course material
• Resource material

Qualified and Selected participants will be responsible for their own transportation.

Application closes 28th of February 2020

To apply, log into your membership portal to submit your application under events. https://membership.amlsn.org.ng/profile/

Kindly  ensure that your professional and employment details are fully completed before submitting your application, failure to do this could lead to non selection.

Those who have already attended the first training  should not apply for this exercise.

Administrative and Management Training/Workshop for DIRECTORATE CADRE MLS
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Highlights of the National Executive Officers’ Meeting held on January 11, 2020 at Osborn Lapalm Hotel, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State

1. The 14th Annual Public Health Lecture series 2020 and National Executive Council Meeting:

• Hosting Branch: Lagos State
• Friday, February 21, 2020: Public Health Lecture/ National Induction of Fellows
• Saturday, February 22, 2020: Regional Investiture of Fellows/NEC Meeting
• Sunday, February 23, 2020: Post Investiture and Faculty Meetings
• Venue: Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos.

• Themes:

a) Enterprise Opportunities: National Health & Economy.

Dr. Dare Victor.
GMD
Betterways Group

b) Building young Entrepreneurs: Challenges and Opportunities.

Folasade ODUNAIYA
ActionCOACH Business Coaching
FMS Building, 25/27 Udo Wogu Drive, Chevyview Estate
Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria

c) Health Enterprise and Development Economy.

Abimbola Adebakin
CEO
Advantage Health Africa,
12b, Stella Osholanke Street,
Off Airport Road, Ikeja, Lagos

2. Workshop for officers on the Directorate cadre (Phase II) 2020

a. The objectives of this workshop are; to update knowledge and competences of officers on contemporary national and global issues necessary for fostering delivery of quality and efficient service, to reinvigorate and revitalize efforts at enhancing performance management which will transform the service in the hospital from an in-put/out-put process system to a result oriented performance system and to change operational modes and produce new generation of managers who are courteous, friendly, receptive, effective, efficient and deliver quality service.

b. The scope of the training shall include public service rules, administrative structures, basic and effective communication in the public service, Human Resource Management, Public Service Reforms, Customer Service (Servicom), Pensions administration/Management and Implementation of Government/AMLSN policies and directives in the work place.

c. The training is expected to take place from March 23 to 27, 2020 (5 days)

3. Annual Scientific Conference/General Meeting (2020)

• Hosting Branch: Ebonyi State

• Sunday, September 20, 2020: Arrival of Participants
a. Arrival of Participants.

• Monday, September 21, 2020:
a. Collection of conference materials
b. Meetings: YMLSF, GMLDs, AFMLSN etc.
c. Panel Session 1
d. Panel Session 2

• Tuesday, September 22, 2020:
a. Panel Session 3
b. Panel Session 4
c. Opening Ceremony
d. Tour of Exhibition

• Wednesday, September 23, 2020:
a. Oral Poster Sessions
b. Concurrent Scientific Sessions
• Thursday, September 24, 2020:
a. AGM
b. Meritorous Service Awards
i. Governor
ii. Medical Laboratory Scientists

• Friday, September 25, 2020: Departure

4. Review of Challenges in Tertiary Health Institutions:

In total, Chairmen and Secretaries from twenty-two (22) teaching hospitals and Federal Medical Centres were in attendance. Issues relating to None recruitment of MLS over several years, none promotion, demotion, reassignment, dichotomy, operational of illegal side laboratories, illegal public private partnership etc. were collated by facility. The National Executive Officers are expected to collate these issues and interface with the President of the Federal Republic through a high powered petition to be raised by our attorney.

5. Partnership with Joint Commission International

Joint Commission International (JCI) works to improve patient safety and quality of health care in the international community by offering education, publications, advisory services and international accreditation and certification. In more than 100 countries, JCI partners with hospitals, clinics, and academic medical centers; health systems and agencies; government ministries; academia; and international advocates to promote rigorous standards of care and to provide solutions for achieving peak performance. In this regards NEOs considered and approved to conduct training of Assessors who will be involved in JCI activities locally and internationally.

6. Hosting right for NEC meeting for 2nd & 3rd quarters.

Based on the distributions of previous meeting NEOs approved the ceding the hosting right to North Central and North West.
May Meeting: Benue state
• July Meeting: Zamfara state

7. NEO reviewed the Performance of Journal of Medical Laboratory Science.

The JOMLS is fully operational, articles are published quarterly. It was agreed that modalities will be put in place for the production and distribution of hard copies of the journals to deserving institutions. Due to the high quality of some articles, the journal is now receiving more citations in other international high impact journals. Members are encouraged to visit the site to view current publications and submit articles {http://jomls.org}

8. NEO also received and reviewed reports on the progress of work of the following issues:

a. The proposed Directorate Structure for Medical Laboratory Services at the FMOH
b. The ongoing review of Scheme of Service for Medical laboratory scientists.
c. National Post Graduate College of Medical Laboratory Science.
d. Proposed Federal Medical Centre Bill, 2020.
e. The progress of work on National Secretariat Building project.
f. Review of AMLSN Court cases – nineteen judgements have been obtained in favour of AMLSN and four are pending in the court of appeal, Abuja Division.
g. Status of registration of BOT with the Corporate Affairs Commission.
h. 2020 AMLSN Budget: This budget was presented to NEO for approval and onward transmission to National Executive Council for rectification.

9. Medical Laboratory Scientists Leadership certificate Programme by Rova College 2020

NEO considered and approved the leadership training to be organized, targeting Chapter Chairmen & Secretaries, Leadership of YMLSF, GMLDs. The main objective of the training/workshop is to improve the quality of service delivery of AMLSN members and to add value to the service, wherever they function. It will equally prepare participants to respond to challenges encountered in the course of providing leadership at the various level levels.

The topics to be considered are as follows:
a. Wining in the new Realities
b. Beyond the Big Idea Strategy
c. Medical laboratory Business Model Innovation
d. Grant for Research, Learning and Change Economics, Innovation, opportunities & Funding Initiatives
e. Ensuring the Future
f. Meta-Leadership
g. The Healthcare Executives Inspiring Actionable Ideas
h. The Turf wars (Competition for the right to perform)
i. Recognition of YMLSF and supporting their annual conferences

• Arrival June 17, 2020
• Training June 18 to 20, 2020 (3 days]
• Departure June 21, 2020

10. Application for recognition as subgroups

NEOs received and reviewed three applications for recognition as subgroups, these applications received approval and shall be referred to National Executive Council for ratification.

11. Relationship between MLSCN & AMLSN

The NEOs reviewed the relationship between MLSCN & AMLSN and resolved to take steps to protect the sanctity AMLSN and work to ensure that mutual respect exists between the Council and the Association. Nine NEOs voted in favour of this resolution except but one who voted against.

Dr. James Damen
(National Secretary)

Dated this 11th Day of January 2020

Highlights of the National Executive Officers’ Meeting held on January 11, 2020 at Osborn Lapalm Hotel, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State
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14th AMLSN Annual Public Health Lecture Series 2020 & National Induction/Investiture of West African Postgraduate College of Medical Laboratory Science (WAPCMLS)

We are pleased to announce the 14th Annual Public Health Lecture Series, 2020, of the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria. Professor Pat Utomi, a professor of political economy and a management expert who is a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants of Nigeria and a former presidential candidate shall serve as Chairman of the Public Health Lecture.

The National Induction/Investiture of West African Postgraduate College of Medical Laboratory Science (WAPCMLS) will also be observed. The investiture ceremony will be attended by Foundation Fellows from other West African Countries.


Keynote Speakers

  • Enterprise Opportunities: National Health & Economy. -: by Dr. Dare Victor. GMD, Betterways Group.
  • Building Young Entrepreneurs: Challenges and Opportunities. -: by Folasade ODUNAIYA, ActionCOACH, Business Coaching.
  • Health Enterprise and Development Economy. -: by Abimbola Adebakin CEO Advantage Health Africa.

Summary of activities

  • Friday, February 21, 2020: Public Health Lecture/ National Induction of Fellows
  • Saturday, February 22, 2020: Investiture of Fellows/NEC Meeting
  • Sunday, February 23, 2020: Post Investiture and Faculty Meetings

Time: 9 am each day
Venue: Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja-Lagos.

The goal of the lecture is to mentor young medical laboratory scientists into future entrepreneurs over a given period. While the convocation of the WAPCMLS is to build specialists that will bring to bear the highest level of medical laboratory services in Nigeria and beyond.

Registration to attend/participate at the Public Health Lecture is free for members and strictly done online. Watch out for the registration in the mebership portal.

www.amlsn.org.ng

The registration for the APHL will use your MLS ID only, therefore, Members who are yet to complete their membership registration are therefore encouraged to do so before proceeding to register for APHL.

The NEOs are resolved to remain focused and firm at moving the profession to an enviable position.

14th AMLSN Annual Public Health Lecture Series 2020 & National Induction/Investiture of West African Postgraduate College of Medical Laboratory Science (WAPCMLS)
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Testers Needed

AMLSN is inviting application from her interested members to participate in the upcoming test of our online platform. This test will comprise of new functionalities to be rolled out in the coming weeks. The testing process required by each tester will only be for about between 10 -20 minutes of your time after a successful registration.

Kindly click the link below to register your interest in being a tester for the AMLSN online platform.

http://bit.ly/2PmoRiW

Note: Only verified and approved applicants will be contacted with further instructions and testing schedules.

 

Application Closes Friday 8th November 2019

Testers Needed
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ATTENTION: Update on Membership Registration

This is to inform all members who have registered for AMLSN membership but are yet to receive a confirmation mail as at 25th September 2019 to kindly revisit the membership portal to confirm their registration. The above should be done in two steps:

1. Visit the site and try to register again from the membership page https://membership.amlsn.org.ng/profile/personal

If the above is successful, then kindly wait for a response to your application shortly. However, if you get a response that your details has already been registered, proceed to step 2.

2. If your details has already been registered but you are yet to get a confirmation mail, please send a mail to registration@amlsn.org.ng with the details of your registration for further assistance.

The reason the above step is necessary is due to the fact that some of the details submitted during registrations needs to be corrected so these have to be re-entered properly.

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AMLSN MEMBERSHIP ONLINE REGISTRATION

In a bid to further strengthen and re-position AMLSN and bring it to international standards, members are invited to register following the link provided below.

Upon successful registration, a unique membership number would be allocated. The number shall therefore serve as identifier for participation in all activities of the Association, e. g. Annual Scientific Conference/General Meeting, Elections, AMLSN Meetings, AMLSN Sponsored CPD, Trainings, etc.

Registration is free but mandatory, we have introduced safety valve to ensure that only Medical Laboratory Scientists are allowed to complete this process.

To register log on to

https://membership.amlsn.org.ng/profile/

NOTE: All previous registration during the pilot phase have been deleted and refreshed. Only registrations from 1st July are valid and will be accepted. Kindly re-register if you have registered before the above date.

 

FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW

1. CLICK ON REGISTER AT THE RIGHT

2. FILL YOUR REGISTRATION DETAILS

3. PROCEED TO SET YOUR PASSWORD (alphanumeric at least 8 with special character i.e , .; :”‘)

4. A CONFIRMATION MESSAGE WILL BE SENT TO YOUR MAIL AWAITING THE SETTING OF YOUR USERNAME WITHIN 24 -48 HOURS WORKING DAYS.

 

For more info and assistance:

Email: registration@amlsn.org.ng,

Tel: +234 8151590146.

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Call for Expression of Interest for the Provision of Catering Services

The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN) is hosting an International Conference on Global Health Security (GHS) in Abuja, Nigeria. The conference is tagged, “Capital City 2019” with the theme “Global Health Security: the Medical Laboratory Agenda for sub-Saharan Africa”.

The conference is scheduled to hold from September 2 – 5, 2019, at the prestigious International Conference Centre (ICC) Abuja, with an estimated five thousand (5000) Medical Laboratory Scientists, Public and Global Health Experts, Pathologists, Agricultural Scientists, Security Experts, Policy Makers, Academia, and Civil Society Organizations.

To this end, the Association is seeking the services of reputable catering organizations with requisite experience, to provide outdoor-catering services to all participants for the duration of the conference.

The required catering service will include but not limited to the following:

  • Provision of high quality catering service at reasonable price (Tea break and Lunch)
  • Provision of high quality dinner at conference Dinner/Award Night on September 5, 2019
  • To professionally mange the demand and logistics of catering for 5,000 conference participants
  • To provide appropriate food variety to meet the dietary preferences of conference participants.

Your rich proposal could form the basis for a contract agreement between your organization and AMLSN for the Conference.

Interested organization should submit expression of interest (EOI) not more than five pages to: amlsn2019@gmail.com  and should include relevant supporting document.

Deadline for submission of EOI is on or before 23:59 hours, July 5, 2019.

Organization whose EOI are selected will be contacted for further discussion.

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Call for Expression of Interest for Event Management

The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN) is hosting an International Conference on Global Health Security (GHS) in Abuja, Nigeria. The conference is tagged, “Capital City 2019” with the theme “Global Health Security: the Medical Laboratory Agenda for sub-Saharan Africa”.

The conference is scheduled to hold from September 2 – 5, 2019, at the prestigious International Conference Centre (ICC) Abuja, with an estimated five thousand (5000) Medical Laboratory Scientists, Public and Global Health Experts, Pathologists, Agricultural Scientists, Security Experts, Policy Makers, Academia, and Civil Society Organizations.

To this end, the Association is seeking the services of a reputable Event Manager to manage conference activities for the period of the conference.

The conference will attract both local and international participants.

The term of reference (TOR) includes but not limited to:

  • Liaising closely with the National Organizing Committee to plan and execute the conference.
  • Ensuring that all computer systems, public address systems, projectors, electronic display boards and other equipment required for registration, presentations and adverts are available and functional.
  • Your creative initiative will be an added advantage.

Your rich proposal could form the basis for a contract agreement between your organization and AMLSN.
Interested organization should submit expression of interest (EOI) not more than five pages to: amlsn2019@gmail.com and should include supporting related documents of previous events facilitated.

Deadline for submission of EOI is on or before 23:59 hours, 30th June, 2019

Call for Expression of Interest for Event Management
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