Job description
Establishes and implements written operating procedures and protocols that are in compliance with standards for HIV, AIDS, Hepatitis B
• Establishes and maintains a routine documented schedule of quality control and quality assurance, including satisfying the external quality control procedures
• Develops and directs the statistical and record keeping of the laboratory.
• Performs laboratory testing hematology, immunohematology, bacteriology, mycology, urinalysis, immunology, chemistry, endocrinology, serology, and parasitology.
• Obtains and processes specimens; performs tests; interprets and reports results.
• Reviews test results, follows
– up on abnormal and critical values.
• Stays abreast of new tests, new procedures, and new technology in the Medical Technology field.
• Initiates discussion with medical and administrative personnel regarding implementation of new methodology, tests, and procedures as appropriate.
• Managing laboratory inventory, establishing preventative maintenance schedule for equipment; overseeing computerized records system.
• To ensure compliance with health and safety policy, guidelines and standards in the Health facility
• To meet customer care expectations
Job profile
A1 /A0 in Laboratory Science, Biomedical Laboratory Science with valid license to practice. Key Technical Skills & Knowledge required:
– Good knowledge of Rwanda Health System
– Knowledge in value of Laboratory medicine to the health care;
– Knowledge in Laboratory information systems;
– Knowledge in Laboratory medicine Technology;
– Knowledge in Laboratory standardization and harmonization;
– Interpersonal Skills
– Effective communication skills;
– Time Management Skills;
– Judgment & Decision
– making skills;
– Complex Problem solving Skills;
– Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French; knowledge of all is an advantage
