Job Description
1. Conduct researches, surveys and assessments to identify and monitor chemical and biological risks to enhance risk resilience.
Map chemical and biological hazardous materials countrywide to enhance their effective handling and develop strategies for safety;
Collaborate with technical experts from stakeholder agencies on chemical and biological risks surveillance and preparedness;
Organize simulation/mock exercises on chemical and biological hazards;
Provide technical expertise to the Ministry on chemical and biological risks surveillance and preparedness;
Participate in inspections organized by other stakeholders on disaster risk surveillance and preparedness;
Develop checklists for disaster risk surveillance and preparedness related chemical and biological risks.
Conduct researches, surveys and assessments for chemical and biological risks surveillance and preparedness;
2. Develop mitigation and adaptation measures for chemical and biological risks
Develop mitigation and adaptation measures for chemical and biological risks;
Provide advice on technological tools to be used on chemical and biological risks surveillance and preparedness as well as mitigation and adaptation measures;
Provide real time information to guide decision making on imminent chemical and biological risks management.
3. Develop, review and update of policies, strategies, plans and programs pertinent to biological and chemical risks;
Contribute in development of policy tools for biological and chemical hazards to enhance resiliency;
Ensure monitoring of the implementation policies, strategies, plans and programs related to biological and chemical disaster risks;
Contribute in the operationalization of early warning system for biological and chemical disaster risks.
4. Ensure preparedness and readiness for biological and chemical risks
Ensure development, review and update of hazard-based preparedness plans for biological and chemical risks;
Identify readiness gaps and formulate recommendations;
Continuously establish biological and chemical risks risk levels and inform awareness, early warning and response related activities;
Contribute to response interventions.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree Microbiology
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Microbiology
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor of Science in Bioorganic Chemistry
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master of Science in Bioorganic Chemistry
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Biology
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Biology
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s degree in Epidemiology
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Epidemiology
3 Years of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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N/A
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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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Collaboration and team working skills
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Resource management skills
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Problem solving 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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Excellent Communication Skills
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Report writing & Presentation Skills
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Analytical skills;
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Knowledge in Chemical products standards, laws and regulations
