Job Description
Report to the Veterinary services program Coordinator/Veterinary Laboratory Manager senior research technician with the following responsibilities:
– Conduct research in Veterinary Drugs and Vaccine Quality Control ;
– Collaborate with other researchers in their regular activities, laboratory work and in writing reports and publications;
– Participate in meetings, seminars, conferences relevant to field of research and bring visibility of institute in local and international forums;
– Plan, organize, coordinate and Report the implementation of quality control of veterinary drugs and vaccines;
– Control to ensure that consumers receive veterinary drugs and vaccine of high quality;
– Implements and describe a quality control system for veterinary drugs and vaccine;
– Continuously reviews and updates the Laboratory’s Quality Manual for veterinary drugs and vaccine;
– Continuously reviews and updates the Laboratory SOP’s for Drugs and Vaccine Quality Control;
– Conducts the annual internal vaccines and drugs quality system audit and prepares the annual report which is submitted to the veterinary Laboratory Manager.
– Establish and maintain effective collaboration with other researchers, locally, regionally and internationally in Drugs and Vaccine Quality Control
– Assist in training of university students on internship on veterinary drugs and Vaccine Quality Control;
– Write and contribute to scientific publications on his/her research results in accordance with prescribed policy published in force;
– Implementing regular maintenance and repairs of laboratory equipment and infrastructure
– Identify infrastructure and equipment required for the modernization of research on Drugs and Vaccine Quality Control;
– Prepare extension messages on diseases to the farmers. (Spot radio, Meetings, seminars, booklet);
– Performing any other duties assigned by supervisor;
– Prepare weekly, monthly, a quarterly and annual report on research activities carried out.
Minimum Qualifications
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Advanced Diploma in Animal Sciences
10 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Sciences
7 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology
7 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s of Science in Biomedical Studies
7 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Studies
7 Years 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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Resource management skills
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– Analytical 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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Performance 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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Having co-generated at least two innovations in animal resources development
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Having co-generated at least two (2) innovations or technologies for animal resources development
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Having produced at least twelve (12) technical report