Job Description
. Design, develop, implement, maintain the quality system in NCBT;
2. Work closely with medical directors to ensure only safe blood is issued and stop distribution if safety is compromised;
3. Develop and ensuring performance of validation protocol
4. Assess acceptability of validation and calibration results and follow-up actions
5. Ensure performance of installation, maintenance and calibration procedures prior to use, after repairs and at prescribed intervals
6. Ensure appropriate quarantine processes are initiated when appropriate
7. Review, initiate corrective action(s) (as appropriate) and/or approve all quality control and proficiency
8. Trend data and develop reports related to deviations, non-conformances, errors and accidents
9. Assess all deviation reports, determination and implementation of corrective actions and approval of corrective action reports
10. Establish internal assessment plan and program
11. Report to Head of Division
In collaboration with Mobilization, Platelet Immunohematology, Serology and Laboratory Operations Specialist:
– Ensure critical supplies are inspected and Quality control is performed prior to use
– Develop policies, processes and procedures
– Collect data on Quality Indicators
– Establish Corrective Action and Preventive Action for adverse events
– Ensure training on quality documents
– Validate processes, equipment and softwares
In collaboration with Directors of units:
– Authorize deviations to procedures when required
– Ensures strict compliance to change control process
In collaboration with Head of Division:
– Schedule the management review of the quality system and make presentation to executive management as per procedures
– Drive NCBT to accreditation and ensures its maintenance
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Laboratory Sciences with a training in blood transfusion techniques and training in Quality Management System
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences with a training in blood transfusion techniques and training in Quality Management System
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology with a training in blood transfusion techniques and training in Quality Management System
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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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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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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Knowledge and understanding of the Rwandan Health system
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Knowledge in planned and systematic activities focused on providing confidence to fulfill quality requirements
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Knowledge in accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of the reported test results
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Ability to work in Quality Management
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Ability to use continual improvement tools such as Lean Six Sigma
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Knowledge in Quality management system
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Knowledge in norms, standards, and Quality Assurance testing procedures and conditions
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Knowledge in Accredited certification bodies
