Job Description
1. Monitor Day to day blood products inventory nationwide and propose corrective actions to Head of Division whenever there is imbalance between request and supply.
2. Coordinate and give technical support to the laboratories network
3. Ensure the Biosafety in the laboratories network
4. Follow up the implementation of appropriate corrective actions in the laboratories network
5. Ensure the proficiency testing is carried out in the laboratories network
6. Ensure appropriate training is provided to lab staff and their competency assessed.
7. Ensure the compliance with Quality management system and other appropriate regulations in the laboratories network.
8. Conduct research aimed at continual improvement.
9. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of division
10.Report to the Head of Division of National Centre for Blood Transfusion.
In collaboration with Quality Control and Accreditation Specialist:
– Ensure external quality control program is in place to prove reliability and accuracy of NCBT testing methods
– Ensures documents related to laboratory operations are developed and disseminated for use
In collaboration with Platelet, Immuno-hematology.
– Ensure the availability of laboratory consumables.
– Ensure established policies and procedures are followed within laboratories network
– Ensure critical supplies are inspected prior to utilization
In collaboration with RMS:
Ensures Procurement plan is established
Ensures suppliers are qualified following set specifications
Provide BTD inputs during drafting of suppliers’ contracts
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Laboratory Sciences
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical 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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Digital literacy 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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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 Medical Devices & Diagnostics Products
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Knowledge in Laboratory information systems
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Knowledge in optimal laboratory performance, and Laboratory processes
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Knowledge in Laboratory Medicine Technology
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Knowledge in Laboratory standardization and harmonization
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Ability to working in Blood banking or in Medical laboratory field
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Knowledge in streamlined laboratory operations and collaboratio
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Skills in providing Lab’s inventory
