Job Description
Report to the Veterinary services program Coordinator with the following responsibilities:
– National Coordination of research and innovations of veterinary laboratory;
– Developing and implementing research and innovation in accordance with approved work plans and budgets;
– Administers daily operations throughout the laboratory to ensure highest quality analytical results in a safe and organized work environment;
– Plan, organize, coordinate and implement Veterinary Laboratory services and report;
– Responding timely to reports of emerging animal diseases at farm and community levels, control and prevent of common disease pathogens and vectors;
– Research, develop and perform laboratory procedures and analyses; and interprets results;
– Ensures compliance with RAB and OIE regulations, and accreditation requirements, including maintaining and updating records and systems for safety and quality standards, protocols and best practices;
– Provide information, education and communication of related test results and analyses to veterinary practitioners, clients, and students;
– Identify infrastructure and equipment required for the modernization of research and technology transfer in veterinary laboratory;
– Ensure scientific mentorship for younger researchers in veterinary laboratory.
– Establish and maintain effective collaboration with other researchers, locally, regionally and internationally
– Participate in meetings, seminars, conferences relevant to veterinary laboratory services and bring visibility of RAB in local and international fora
– Any other duties assigned by supervisor
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Sciences
10 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology
10 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology
10 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Laboratory Technology
10 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry
10 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Sciences
10 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Molecular Biology
10 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Virology
10 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s of Science in Biomedical Studies
10 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Limnology
10 Years 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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Resource management skills
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– Analytical skills
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Problem solving skills
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Decision making skills
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Networking skills
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Leadership skills
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Mentoring and coaching skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Performance 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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Having produced at least fifteen (15) technical reports
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Having led or contributed to the production and dissemination of at least eight (8) extension materials including technical guidelines
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Having contributed to the generation of at least three (3) innovations or technologies for animal resources development
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Capacity in project development and resource Mobilization
