Job Description
Prepare quarterly and annual reports
– Validate test results and implement Lab Quality Control programs
– Supervise and train lab personnel on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and
Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs)
– Take periodic inventory of reagent stocks and lab consumables for the Lab section
– Follow-up on scheduled equipment maintenance, service and repairs
– Participate in biomedical research studies
– Participate in EQA program
– Prepare reagent and media for fungi and yeasts identification
– Prepare or maintain stock of reference fungi and yeast colonies for quality control
– In collaboration with EID Division, make a field investigation for sample collection and outbreak confirmation during an outbreak suspension
– Participates in Mycology related research 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 Biotechnology
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Laboratory Sciences
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 in Medical Procedures and Operations
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Knowledge and understanding of the Rwandan Health system
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Knowledge in Microorganism
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Knowledge and understand of the physiology of important microbes
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Ability to work Mycology area and be familiar with different equipment
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Knowledge of the work practices, processes and procedures relevant to the Mycobacteriology section
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Knowledge in industrial enzymes and pharmaceuticals; Knowledge in Medical Mycology
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Knowledge in all aspects of medical, veterinary and environmental mycology
