This year’s conference, the 56th in sequence, is termed SALT CITY 2020. The conference is so named because of the location of the venue of this edition in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. Ebonyi State is in the Eastern part of Nigeria. It is known as the Salt of the Nation because of the huge deposits of salt in the State, especially around the Okposi and Uburu Salt Lakes.
Theme: Misdiagnosis and Patient Safety in Nigeria Health System: The Medical Laboratory Priority
The centre focus of the 56th Conference of our dear Association is Misdiagnosis and Patient Safety in Nigeria Health System: The Medical Laboratory Priority. This topic, which speaks to errors in diagnosis and the safety of patients has become necessary for discussion at such a forum as misdiagnosis impacts negatively on patient management; affecting patient safety, patient economy and overall patient satisfaction. The incidences of false positive or false negative results prevail in practice and requires the attention of all health care professionals, researchers and policy makers.
Notice is hereby given of the postponement of the Directorate Cadre Training scheduled to hold from the 29th March to the 2nd April, 2020. The President has suggested we take heed and comply with the advisory note issued by the FMOH and various authorities on gathering of 50 or more persons and social distancing as a result of the Corona virus disease pandemic.
We are pushing the training date by 30 days in this instance but will carefully and continuously monitor the COVID-19 situation and advise as appropriate in future. AMLSN regrets the inconvenience this postponement may have caused members concerned as we would rather err on the side of caution.
We will keep you informed as the situation unfolds
Executive Secretary
AMLSN HQ, ABUJA
21/03/2020.
Notice of Postponement of Directorate Cadre Training/Workshop
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.
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
This is to inform members that the Administrative and Management Training/Workshop for DIRECTORATE CADRE MLS earlier set to hold between 22nd -26th March 2020 has now been postponed to between 29th March – 2nd April 2020. This adjustment is to up for the extension of the application closing window by a week.
We are sorry for any inconveniences this might cause.
Note that only qualified and selected participant will be contacted
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.
Update on Administrative and Management Training/Workshop for DIRECTORATE CADRE MLS
The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria is a non-governmental, non-religious, non-partisan and not for profit civic professional organization. With well over 40,000 members in Nigeria, our purpose is to further the public interest by encouraging the study, advancing and improving the practice of Medical Laboratory Science.
I am pleased to notify you of your nomination as Keynote Speaker on the theme as follows:
14th AMLSN Annual Public Health Lecture Series 2020 & National Induction/Investiture of West African Postgraduate College of Medical Laboratory Science (WAPCMLS)
AMLSN eLearning implementing team is calling for applications from subject experts for appointment as authors/reviewers for Year 2020 courses in the following topics:
Laboratory Investigation of Transfusion Reaction
Laboratory Audit: Concepts and Procedures
Review of Sample Stability Guidelines for Medical Laboratories
Clients Satisfaction as Quality Indicator in Medical Laboratory Services
Entrepreneurship in Medical Laboratory Science Practice
Requirements:
• Minimum of HND/Bsc/BMLS., MSc./Professional Qualification (AMLSN, FMLSCN etc); a PhD is an advantage but not required
• Demonstrable excellence in area of specialization
• Experience in delivering training for adults in resource constrained environments
• Experience in developing competency based curriculum or eLearning courses
• Experience in conducting and synthesizing research
• Ability to devote a minimum of two hours per week to course development until published
• Experience in using IT, Graphics/Multimedia tools and social media
• Must be in good financial standing with the Association (for MLS)
Available to attend a 2-3 days course training (possibly from 15th of March 2020)
Mode of Application
• Interested Applicants should prepare the following for input on the data sheet:
1. Cover letter indicating interest in one of the topics above.
2. A brief description of understanding of your chosen topic.
3. At least three learning objectives to be achieved in undertaking the course.
• Proceed to fill the applicant data sheet here(link is external) or https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/amlsn2020courses
NOTE: Failure to follow this procedure will lead to disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
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.
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
