Job Description
I. Summary of Overall Role and Responsibilities
The Head of Lab is responsible for the overall operation and administration of the laboratory unit including the safety, quality assurance, all testing (including proficiency testing), test reports and equipment performance.
II. Key Duties and Tasks Supervises the work of Laboratory Technicians, developing lab safety policies that align with international accreditation standards, and overseeing budgetary and administrative responsibilities. Ensures that staff members comply with all laboratory rules and regulations, including health and safety policies, to guarantee the highest quality of results. Establishes quality standards, supervises quality control, inspects staff work and adjusts lab policies and procedures as needed when standards aren’t met.
Ensure performance and quality data are collected and maintained to support utilization initiatives
Supervises and review staffing needs in the lab unit
Monitor patients’ data and electronic medical records in the lab unit
Submit monthly, quarterly and annually report to the supervisor on the lab unit
Organize working timetables for lab technicians
Assist students in clinical attachment
Perform any other duties assigned by his/her supervisor
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Laboratory Sciences
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Laboratory Science
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology with a registration certificate and a valid license to practice laboratory by the council in Rwanda
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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Problem solving skills
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Decision making skills
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Leadership skills
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Time management skills
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Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
