Job Description
– Take periodic inventory of reagent stocks and lab consumables for the Lab section
– Follow-up on scheduled equipment maintenance, service and repairs
– Participate in EQA program
– Assign specific tasks to the biotechnologist in the laboratory section
– Participate in collection of microbiological samples of food and water
– Perform microbiological tests on food and water
– In collaboration with EID Division, make a field investigation for food and drinks sample collection for confirmation of food poisoning outbreak
– Participates in different medical research surveys in collaboration with other institutions
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Laboratory Sciences
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Laboratory Technology
0 Year of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Analytical skills
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Resource management skills
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Problem solving skills
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Decision making skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Results oriented
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Digital literacy skills
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Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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Knowledge and understanding of the Rwandan Health system
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Knowledge in Microorganism
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Knowledge in Technical and scientific operation of a clinical microbiology laboratory
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Knowledge of the principles, methods, materials and equipment utilized in Laboratory operations
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Knowledge of GLP
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Knowledge in Standards and Norms for Food and Norms
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Knowledge in human pathogens or and Hygiene indicator organisms; Proficiency testing skills for food and water microbiology laboratories
