Job Description
Provide leadership to the Laboratory services Unit.
Develop quality laboratory quality assuarance systems and procedures and ensure effective monitoring of laboratory performance standards.
Provides direction, monitor, reviews and evaluate achievement of laboratory services performance targets.
Provides overall coordination of Laboratory services activities by setting goals and objectives for the Unit’s success.
Oversee the effective implementation of laboratory information systems.
Ensure proper utilization of both the laboratory services unit’s financial and human resources
Oversee, review and direct the actions of the team members’ assignments, to ensure that staff meet their goals and deliverable deadlines.
Encourage communication and facilitate institutional cooperation and shared work.
With support of Corporate services division, develop and monitor Unit’s strategic plans and budgets, ensuring projects are completed on time;
Propose training tools to the NIRDA management team to enhance staff performance and skills development;
Support the management team in the recruitment of the Unit’s personnel.
Train and appraise staff.
To perform any other duties assigned by the HoD.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science and Technology
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor of Science in Food Safety and Quality
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor of Science in Biophysics
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor of Science in Astrophysics
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor of Science in Bioorganic Chemistry
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry
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 Laboratory Technology
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Robotics Technology
0 Year of relevant experience
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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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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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Resources management skills
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Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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