Director of Food Testing Unit at RWANDA FOOD AND DRUGS AUTHORITY: Deadline Jun 14, 2021

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Job description

– To plan and review resources needed for implementation, maintenance and improvement of the laboratory QMS
– Planning of food testing laboratory unit safety and working conditions,
– Prepare testing services cost and submit to the Division manager for approval
– Prepare the proposal for new testing scope
– Elaborate the list of testing parameters and matrices for accreditation
– Plan for laboratory Proficiency Testing (PT) and evaluate PT results
– Approval of Technical Specifications of equipment and reagents
– Participating in the technical evaluation committee on laboratory supplies
– Elaborate the list of approved suppliers and subcontractors
– Maintain the equipment maintenance and calibration schedules
– Approving and authorizing the procedures, test methods and standards operating procedures (SOPs) drafted
– Participate in the development of laboratory procedures and SOP’s
– Investigating and identifying potential sources of deviations and institute corrective actions for all analytical work
– Approval of new test methods and methods verification processes
– Initiate method development, method validation and estimation of uncertainty budget
– Ensure test data obtained from analytical work within the laboratory is secure and confidentiality is maintained
– To organize meetings with external advisors, auditing/accreditation bodies
– To coordinate the preparation, publication, and dissemination of information on relevant quality standards in the laboratory
– To provide training in areas of laboratory QMS for staff
– Authorize the laboratory testing reports before final approval
– To perform any other duties as maybe assigned by immediate supervisor




Job Profile

Bachelor’s Degree Microbiology

Experience: 3

Master’s Degree in Microbiology

Experience: 1

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry

Experience: 3

Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology

Experience: 3

Master’s Degree in Chemistry

Experience: 1

Master’s Degree in Biotechnology

Experience: 1

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Sciences

Experience: 3

Master’s Degree in Food Sciences

Experience: 1

Skills
Integrity

Creativity/innovation

Inclusiveness

Accountability

Communication

Teamwork

Client/citizen focus

Professionalism

Commitment to continuous learning

Resource management skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving skills

Decision making skills

Networking skills

Leadership skills

Mentoring and coaching skills

Time management skills

Risk management skills

Performance management skills

Results oriented

Digital literacy skills

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

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