i have just been invited for a pre employment medical test in a multinational company.wat kind of tests is conducted?am kind of nervous ooo.This is about the fourth Job am abt to get but ve not done medicals before.Persons with experience,Pls Throw more light on wat i should or likely to be expecting in the medicals.Tnx

This silly practice should be strongly discouraged, why must a company you work for demand for such sensitive documents?

I am abt to b hired o.

Moderator pls push this to the front page .plsssss

violent:

This silly practice should be strongly discouraged, why must a company you work for demand for such sensitive documents?

But if the report is negative,can it affect him being employed even after passing the interview and all?

They probably wants to know ur state of health and physical fitness.

stepo707:

But if the report is negative,can it affect him being employed even after passing the interview and all?

Often times, the answer is yes but they wont disclose that to u.
Sometimes they do test for HIV 1 and 2 without your knowledge and consent.

why the hell will they do a test like that w/o your knowledge?

@ OP,

Don't harbor unnecessary fears. Medical test is part of standard procedure in some companies and the kind of test to be carried out depends on the company policy (and sometimes, on the kind of business the company is into).

I will start this way, if you are going to work as an engineer in a plant or any facility that requires physical and psychological wellness and alertness for your personal safety and that of your colleagues, then the company will want you to undergo certain tests to determine how fit you are for the job. Note that when I say "fit" in this sense, it is not meant to be something extreme but just normal well-being.

If the company is into manufacturing of pharmaceutical products, food and beverage e.t.c, they might want to ascertain that you don not have certain infections that can be transmitted to colleagues or customers through their products. Some companies also do this in order to ascertain that occupational hazards that you may encounter, while working for them, do not decrease the level of your physical and mental well-being. Note that this is also a potential safeguard against some avoidable lawsuits.

Some companies also have it as standard procedure that their employees do not use hard drugs (like marijuana, "meth" e.t.c.). Once again, this is common to engineering firms, some companies in other developed countries do this too so I would not want to agree with those that think it's unfair (as if it's only peculiar to Nigeria). Think of it this way, you would not want your life to be endangered by the carelessness of your workmate all because he came to work while he/she is high on drugs.

What to expect, like I wrote earlier, it varies with the companies but it may involve the following:
1. Optics: Your eyesight
2. Auditory: how good your hearing is.
3. An x-ray
4. Tests to determine if you have certain infections.
5. Test for certain habits (like drugs)
6. Tests for certain medical conditions.

Note that you may not be subjected to all the above, it depends on the company.

If you fail?
Well failing the one of the test may not mean losing the job unless if it's habitual (for some companies) e, g if you use drugs and the company has an anti-drug policy. (Sorry that I keep mentioning "drugs". I do not think you use one, it's just the easiest example in this case).

If you have certain infections or medical conditions that they would not want their staff to have, they may give you free treatment (or advise you to get treatment) to ensure that you are okay before you start working with them. I've had a friend that failed such a test during recruitment, he was given the proper medications, and retested afterwards, failed again and was treated again, I think he eventually passed the test on the third or fourth time.

My advice:
Be cool, don't bother yourself thinking too much about the test. Rest well, feed well and stop taking tablets without prescription, if you are in the habit of doing so.

I pray you have success.

Privy:

@ OP,

Don't harbor unnecessary fears. Medical test is part of standard procedure in some companies and the kind of test to be carried out depends on the company policy (and sometimes, on the kind of business the company is into).

I will start this way, if you are going to work as an engineer in a plant or any facility that requires physical and psychological wellness and alertness for your personal safety and that of your colleagues, then the company will want you to undergo certain tests to determine how fit you are for the job. Note that when I say "fit" in this sense, it is not meant to be something extreme but just normal well-being.

If the company is into manufacturing of pharmaceutical products, food and beverage e.t.c, they might want to ascertain that you don not have certain infections that can be transmitted to colleagues or customers through their products. Some companies also do this in order to ascertain that occupational hazards that you may encounter, while working for them, do not decrease the level of your physical and mental well-being. Note that this is also a potential safeguard against some avoidable lawsuits.

Some companies also have it as standard procedure that their employees do not use hard drugs (like marijuana, "meth" e.t.c.). Once again, this is common to engineering firms, some companies in other developed countries do this too so I would not want to agree with those that think it's unfair (as if it's only peculiar to Nigeria). Think of it this way, you would not want your life to be endangered by the carelessness of your workmate all because he came to work while he/she is high on drugs.

What to expect, like I wrote earlier, it varies with the companies but it may involve the following:
1. Optics: Your eyesight
2. Auditory: how good your hearing is.
3. An x-ray
4. Tests to determine if you have certain infections.
5. Test for certain habits (like drugs)
6. Tests for certain medical conditions.

Note that you may not be subjected to all the above, it depends on the company.

If you fail?
Well failing the one of the test may not mean losing the job unless if it's habitual (for some companies) e, g if you use drugs and the company has an anti-drug policy. (Sorry that I keep mentioning "drugs". I do not think you use one, it's just the easiest example in this case).

If you have certain infections or medical conditions that they would not want their staff to have, they may give you free treatment (or advise you to get treatment) to ensure that you are okay before you start working with them. I've had a friend that failed such a test during recruitment, he was given the proper medications, and retested afterwards, failed again and was treated again, I think he eventually passed the test on the third or fourth time.

My advice:
Be cool, don't bother yourself thinking too much about the test. Rest well, feed well and stop taking tablets without prescription, if you are in the habit of doing so.

I pray you have success.

totally spot on

@ privy

you sound like an HRO, lol exactly what my HRO used to tell new employees gosh!! she reads the damn thing like a script.

@ poster, it simply means the company has an health insurance policy or medical policy though the HRO will tell you exactly what privy said.

In Nigeria realistically speaking, the company secreately does a whole lot of tests without your knowledge simply put, any life threatening or condition that needs to be managed for a period of time will disqualify you instanta but nobody will tell you.

just recently, my former company removed ashtma from its list, still wondering how it affects office job. no employer will want to inherit a medical condition that will strain their health budget.

have they told you to go to a particular clinic at no cost? those climics are called retainership clinic where the doctor has a standing order on what to look out for and the result flies straight to either, HSE or HRO depending on the structure they run.

no matter how qualified you are, no company is generous enough to manage your HIV,diabetes and any liver situation for you in Nigeria though they deny it. it is a different ball game if you got it on duty but as a newbie, hell no!!!!!!

if your job entails flying to offshore locations, be rest assured the company will do a TB test for you, if you are an expert or you came from abroad, they must do malaria test.

if you fail TB, kiss the job good bye but if you fail malaria or typhoid you will get the job just that 3days on, HRO or HSE will book an appointment for you to see the doctor.

if your job involves manual handling of equipments," hynea" test is inevitable.

what you do is this; run the tests on your own, if you find anything that has to be managed, life threatening or not, approach the medical director of the retainership clinic, tell him the truth and beg him seriously, dont forget to use the line that you searched for that job for 8yrs,lool

if he feels the company can afrord it ,he will esponge it at first test and return it the next 6months, depending on the company's health policy, by then, you are already a staff and the company will gladly manage it for you.

violent:

This silly practice should be strongly discouraged, why must a company you work for demand for such sensitive documents?

what's silly? This is food we talkin bout!!!!!!!!!!!

@OP, if you have time i advise you first visit a reliable lab to know your general state of health cos all your fear might just needless

Hiv,blood pressure,hepatitis are all tested

i don't know the kind of job you are in but For most engineering work most especially in exploration and production area where you are expected to work in the field or offshore enviroment they need to determine if you are actually fit for duty or fit for purpose. Most engineering jobs in E&P environment are really physically stressfull, so it is normal to know your health status before commencing.

@Privy, nice one

No fear pls.

These are always done to have and know your medical history and provide information in case of emergency situations. Even if you have the most complicated medical situation or history, this will not make them terminate your employment provision. I work with a multinational too and i went through the procedure with the same kind of reservation then. All those that had some complications were given drugs and treated and we are still working together now.

jp philips:

@ privy

you sound like an HRO, lol exactly what my HRO used to tell new employees gosh!! she reads the damn thing like a script.

@ poster, it simply means the company has an health insurance policy or medical policy though the HRO will tell you exactly what privy said.

In Nigeria realistically speaking, the company secreately does a whole lot of tests without your knowledge simply put, any life threatening or condition that needs to be managed for a period of time will disqualify you instanta but nobody will tell you.

just recently, my former company removed ashtma from its list, still wondering how it affects office job. no employer will want to inherit a medical condition that will strain their health budget.

have they told you to go to a particular clinic at no cost? those climics are called retainership clinic where the doctor has a standing order on what to look out for and the result flies straight to either, HSE or HRO depending on the structure they run.

no matter how qualified you are, no company is generous enough to manage your HIV,diabetes and any liver situation for you in Nigeria though they deny it. it is a different ball game if you got it on duty but as a newbie, hell no!!!!!!

if your job entails flying to offshore locations, be rest assured the company will do a TB test for you, if you are an expert or you came from abroad, they must do malaria test.

if you fail TB, kiss the job good bye but if you fail malaria or typhoid you will get the job just that 3days on, HRO or HSE will book an appointment for you to see the doctor.

if your job involves manual handling of equipments," hynea" test is inevitable.

what you do is this; run the tests on your own, if you find anything that has to be managed, life threatening or not, approach the medical director of the retainership clinic, tell him the truth and beg him seriously, dont forget to use the line that you searched for that job for 8yrs,lool

if he feels the company can afrord it ,he will esponge it at first test and return it the next 6months, depending on the company's health policy, by then, you are already a staff and the company will gladly manage it for you.

These are bunch of lies

kay-one:

what's silly? This is food we talkin bout!!!!!!!!!!!

@OP, if you have time i advise you first visit a reliable lab to know your general state of health cos all your fear might just needless

Tell me how it's not silly?

Medical records should be private!

Mr Foster Cat!!!!!!

Congratulations!!!!!! Remember to bring ya 1st salary to this forum.

Do not be afraid. Usually when you get invited to a medical interview, it is because you are technically qualified for employment.
The medical interview is just to get you medical statistics/history just so they can know how healthy you are and to know what medical expensis they will incure if they employ you. Also to know how much of you will be available plus insurance issues.

Just in case you are HIV +ve, it doesn't mean you will not be employed, that information will only be in your personal file at HR or Medical department.
Do not be afraid.
Just be patient and prayerful.

Congrats.

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Do they do pregnancy test?can pregnancy lead to job loss though you are qualified technically. Especially in a multinational company

Let me share with you my experience>

In 2009 when i was invited for medicals for the multinational company i am with at the moment, i had some issues. According to the medical report after the examination, it indicated sumthin( cant remember d medical term they used now) was abnormaly high. The doctor looked at my report, told me to go home for 1 week and drink water like no mans business then come back in another 2 weeks for a second test.

After 2 weeks and drinking about a carton of Eva every 2 days, i went back and the report still indicated same thing although the level had dropped slightly but still higher that the maximum acceptable level, meanwhile others that we went for the medicals together had gotten there letters and resumed. The doctor then referred me to a specialist and for a liver test and him approving my medicals or not would be based on that. I saw the specialist who took  my liver sample and sent it to uk. The report came back said i had a fatty liver and a history of chronic ethanol abuse but that should in no way affect my performance on any job and i guess that was what saved me. I resumed a month after others did.

Just be positive, keep your fingers crossed and hope all goes well. Theres good money in multinationals.

wen i was employed were i work now, dey didnt tell us wat kinda test they re conducting but my colleagues in Lagos were asked to sign in consent as dey will be tested for HIV.
other ones are liver, TB, etc but they will collect yur urine and blood samples.

good luck bro and rememeber to thank God always

feminine A:

Do they do pregnancy test?can pregnancy lead to job loss though you are qualified technically. Especially in a multinational company

no company will hire a low cadre staff(entry level) that is pregnant and will be going on maternity leave soon ut experienced hire, i guess no problems with that.

brainpulse:

These are bunch of lies

well, a former classmate lost a job in a multinational company because of his medical condition.

the poor guy didn't even know the job wasn't coming until several weeks later when no employment
letter was in sight. he started getting worried and began making inquiries only to be told
he didn't make the test.

[i]Ladies and gentlemen,
Pre-employment medical examination is a statutory requirement for any company or enterprise in the Nigerian workplace, only that a handful of them really implement it. This is clearly enshrined in the Nigerian labour act of 2004. The test is done for two main reasons:
1) To ensure you are fit for the job and
2) To be able to monitor changes in your health condition while on the job. This is particularly important for the employee in case he seeks compensation for deterioration of his/her health condition.
A good example is impairment in hearing. If your job function exposes you to continuous loud noise, you could loose your ability to hear properly. In that case, if your pre-employment record is such that you were okay when you came in, you can seek compensation under the law.[/i]

jp philips:

@ privy

you sound like an HRO, lol exactly what my HRO used to tell new employees gosh!! she reads the damn thing like a script.

@ poster, it simply means the company has an health insurance policy or medical policy though the HRO will tell you exactly what privy said.

In Nigeria realistically speaking, the company secreately does a whole lot of tests without your knowledge simply put, any life threatening or condition that needs to be managed for a period of time will disqualify you instanta but nobody will tell you.

just recently, my former company removed ashtma from its list, still wondering how it affects office job. no employer will want to inherit a medical condition that will strain their health budget.

have they told you to go to a particular clinic at no cost? those climics are called retainership clinic where the doctor has a standing order on what to look out for and the result flies straight to either, HSE or HRO depending on the structure they run.

no matter how qualified you are, no company is generous enough to manage your HIV,diabetes and any liver situation for you in Nigeria though they deny it. it is a different ball game if you got it on duty but as a newbie, hell no!!!!!!

if your job entails flying to offshore locations, be rest assured the company will do a TB test for you, if you are an expert or you came from abroad, they must do malaria test.

if you fail TB, kiss the job good bye but if you fail malaria or typhoid you will get the job just that 3days on, HRO or HSE will book an appointment for you to see the doctor.

if your job involves manual handling of equipments," hynea" test is inevitable.

what you do is this; run the tests on your own, if you find anything that has to be managed, life threatening or not, approach the medical director of the retainership clinic, tell him the truth and beg him seriously, dont forget to use the line that you searched for that job for 8yrs,lool

if he feels the company can afrord it ,he will esponge it at first test and return it the next 6months, depending on the company's health policy, by then, you are already a staff and the company will gladly manage it for you.

You are absolutely right,who ever doubts what u stated above is largely ignorant .

violent:

Tell me how it's not silly?

Medical records should be private!

Granted, medical records should be private . . . but not without exceptions. In a case like this, you're only informed of the need for a medical fitness confirmation which obviously no one is compelling you to accept. If you're willing to let out those 'private' medical records of yours, good and fine, you're in. If not, who knows what will happen. No law is against such. So there's really nothing silly about it, my friend. Comprehende?

@ george d

you are better off ignoring brain pulse, on his 25th birthday he will thank me for giving him a first hand insider information.

jp philips,
i was only talking from experience and was not influenced by anybody's post.

kay-one:



what's silly? This is food we talkin bout!!!!!!!!!!!

@OP, if you have time i advise you first visit a reliable lab to know your general state of health cos all your fear might just needless

Thanks for your suggestions, got my letter to go for medicals today, would go to a different lab first to know my general state of health and also the HR person encouraged me not to drink or eat anything after 9pm of the night before i would go for the test. I thought eating well and drinking lots of water would help to flush out all old materials in one's blood and also ensure that fresh material were running through one's body.
The only thing now would be Two sore thumbs!, one from the special lab the other from the companies prescribed hospital.

captalex,
congrats but your a funny one though!