8 Job Positions of Vaccine and Biologics Specialist at Rwanda food and drugs authority (FDA) Under Statute :Deadline: Aug 5, 2024

Job responsibilities

 Evaluation of the lot summary protocol for vaccine and other biological products  Carrying out tests of vaccines and other biological products, interpreting results and considering the measurement uncertainty where possible  Identifying and ordering adequate and detailed technical specifications of supplies.  Verification the supplied laboratory items (equipment, reagents, culture media/ chemicals, materials needed for analysis).  Participate in the development of laboratory procedures and SOP’s.  Ensure the implementation of procedures, test methods and standards operating procedures (SOPs).

 Ensure the quality of test results provided to customers.  Plan and participate in inter-laboratory comparisons, proficiency testing programs, use of reference materials, retesting of retained items, internal quality control schemes.  Participate in the development and implementation of maintenance and calibration schedules for equipment and application thereof.  Developing work instructions for proper storage and disposal of hazardous waste and other wastes.  Developing, formulating, and validating Standard Operating Procedures, Test Methods and Work Instructions.  Ensuring the use and application of safety precautions and procedures, especially for fire, explosions, and noxious fumes, in the laboratories  Conducts Biosafety and biosecurity program, inspections of biological and chemical stores, fire control, hazardous chemicals, and first aid supplies.  Authorize the laboratory testing reports before final approval.  Doing the assigned tasks (job) by fully implementing the QMS established requirements.

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    Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 2
    Master’s Degree in Pharmacy

    1 Years of relevant experience

• • 3
    Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 4
    Master’s Degree in Biotechnology

    1 Years of relevant experience

• • 5
    Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 6
    Master’s Degree in Molecular Biology

    1 Years of relevant experience

• • 7
    Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences

    1 Years of relevant experience

• • 8
    Master’s Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences

    1 Years of relevant experience

• • 9
    Bachelor’s Degree Biomedical Sciences

    3 Years of relevant experience

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  Bachelor’s Degree in Molecular Biology

  3 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

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    Time management skills

• • 2
    Results oriented

• • 3
    Digital literacy skills

• • 4
    Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage.

• • 5
    Risk Resource management skills

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    Resource management skills

• • 7
    Problem solving skills

• • 8
    Decision making skills

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  Analytical skills;

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