Rwanda Biomedical Center ,7 JOBS vacancies in Rwanda

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18/03/2016
The
Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) is seeking highly motivated candidates to fill
current vacant posts in the Single Project Implementation Unit (SPIU/RBC).

1. Job title: Financial
Specialist for UB Program
(1 Post).
Employer: Rwanda
Biomedical Center
Duty station: Kigali, RBC/SPIU
Contract duration: One year
renewable
Source of
Funding:
Ubuzima Burambye
Program/BTC)
Main duties and responsibilities:




The Financial Specialistwill be
in charge of the financial management of the BTC funded Ubuzima Burambye
Program. His/her key responsibilities relate to the following management
domains:
Financial management
·        
The
process of budgeting and costing is ensured in an accurate way
·        
The
financial planning is drawn upon quarterly and annual basis with due regard to
the updated operational planning and established budgets
·        
The
accounting procedures and rules of the Republic of Rwanda and BTC are followed,
in order to assure that the information presented in the financial reports is
correct, as to provide a reliable basis for decision-making
·        
The bank
accounts and cash flows & balances are well managed
·        
The
compliance of invoices is verified according to the procedures, and their
timely payment is assured
·        
Financial
monitoring and reporting is prepared timely and accurately
·        
Support
to internal and external audits
General Management
·        
The rules
and procedures of BTC and of SPIU/RBC under Rwandan laws are respected
·        
The
functionality of administrative and financial management of UbuzimaBurambye
Program is assured.
 Partnership
·        
All kinds
of financial information needed by partners (financial planning, budget
execution reports, audit action plans, etc.) are made available upon request,
provided prior authorization by the program management.
·        
All
issues, anomalies and/or important events are immediately communicated to the
hierarchical supervisor for an appropriate decision making
Skills and required qualifications:
         
Being of
Rwandan nationality;
         
Hold at
least a Bachelor’s Degree (A0) in Accounting or Finance;
         
Holding a
Master’s Degree in any of the abovementioned fields shall constitute an
advantage.
         
Possess
relevant professional experience of at least 5 years in Financial Management,
of which at least 2 years specifically in Accounting, in the same position or
equivalent within either a public organization, a government project or a
highly recognized private organization;
         
Having a
relevant working experience of at least 2 years with development projects and
programs shall constitute an advantage;
         
Knowledge
of management processes in the public sector (budgeting, accounting, financial
reporting, treasury management, public contracts, internal control and audit)
shall constitute an advantage
         
Have
strong oral and written communication skills in Kinyarwanda and English or
French;
         
Possess
proven experience with financial and budgetary management software
         
Proven
knowledge of the GoR financial management system (IFMIS) shall constitute an
advantage;
         
Computer
literate with proficient knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and search
engines;
Personal competencies:
         
Be of
proven moral integrity.
         
Team
player, able to work with colleagues from varying backgrounds
         
Possess
strong analytical and assessment skills
         
Show a
sense of responsibility and initiative (proactive).
2.    
Job title: National Technical Assistant –
Prevention and Treatment Substances Abuse Disorders Specialist (1 Post).
Employer: Rwanda
Biomedical Center
Duty station: Kigali/RBC-Mental
Health Division
Contract duration: One year
renewable
Source of
Funding:
Ubuzima Burambye
Program/BTC)
Main duties and responsibilities:
Assist the Mental Health Division/RBC by ensuring the technical
coordination and organization of the following:
         
Development of National
policy to fight against drug abuse and alcohol
         
Development of Prevention
programs for substance use disorders 
         
Organization of services
for treatment of substance use disorders
o   Creation
of specific services
o   Integration
in the general care at the district hospital level
         
Implementation of the law
regulating drug abuse, narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances and
precursors in Rwanda
         
Establishment of Quality
Assurance mechanisms of these services
         
Development of Capacity
building plan and standards and guidelines of 
treatments
         
Reporting methods and
research topics
         
Sensitization programs
against drug abuse for youth and vulnerable groups
         
Setting up of inter sector
programs to fight against drug abuse at all levels
         
Ad hoc programs at all
levels
         
Integration of drug abuse
prevention and treatment in the management training module
         
Integration of prevention and
psychosocial rehabilitation units at all levels
Program Support in Coordination, Planning,
Monitoring and Evaluation
         
Prepare and actively
participate in coordination meetings relating to services for Substance abuse
disorders;
         
Actively participate in
planning, monitoring, documentation/capitalization and evaluation sessions
during program implementation.
         
Work in synergy and
complementarity with other NTAs, ITAs and Partner Staff involved in the implementation
of  expected results relating to quality
of health care, mental health, quality data use and asset management both at
operational level and at central levels of MOH, RBC and City of Kigali;
         
Prepare quarterly progress
reports and suggest key issues to bring to the attention of the Steering
Committee;
         
Work in close collaboration
with the program team, other Development Partners (DPs) involved in similar
areas of the health sector and contribute to the technical dialogue through
active participation in relevant TWGs especially related to mental health.
         
Accompany action research
initiatives, capitalization and dissemination of experiences that are relevant
to quality assurance, hospital accreditation,
         
Assist in promoting and
mainstreaming cross-cutting issues such as environment, gender, children’s
rights, HIV / Reproductive Health and Rights in daily work.
Skills and required qualifications:
         
Being of Rwandan nationality;
         
Medical Doctor, Masters in
Public Health, A0 Psychiatric Nurse or Clinical Psychologist with an experience
of at least 3 years in clinic, administration of health services
         
Work experience in health
systems strengthening which includes the areas of planning, organization,
coordination, supervision, monitoring and evaluation at the national level;
         
Previous experience in a
similar position or proven experience with international
organization/institutional development projects is an asset;
         
Have a working experience
in managing complex intervention in the Health Sector is an advantage;
         
Good knowledge in public
health, particularly in the organization of a national health system and  quality of care;
         
Ability to analyse,
understand and interpret statistical information (reports and analysis of
data/information; highly recommended);
         
Good coaching, mentoring ,
training and facilitation skills;
         
Capacity to conceptualize
and conduct operational research or action research;
         
Teamwork, organizational
skills/managerial and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
         
Good report and writing
skills ;
         
Good knowledge of ICT  Word, Excel, Power Point and Database);
         
Excellent oral and written
communication in Kinyarwanda and English orFrench.
3.    
Job title: National Technical Assistant
–Health Technology Operational Specialist
(1 Post).
Employer: Rwanda
Biomedical Center
Duty station: Kigali/RBC-Medical
Technology and Infrastructure Division
Contract duration: One year
renewable
Source of
Funding:
Ubuzima Burambye
Program/BTC
Main duties and responsibilities:
         
Follow-up
of the implementation of action plan and budget execution
         
Provide
regular programmatic and financial reports to assess the implementation of
action plans and budget execution to different 
stakeholders
         
Writing
and pursue opportunities for funding applications
         
Ensure
the implementation of programs and projects are in compliance with local laws
and procedures
         
Preparation
of annual budget and quarterly cash flow forecast for line budget and funds
from  Development Partners
         
Make
close follow up of the procurement activities related to the implementation
plans and ensure timely and quality execution of the plans and budget.
         
Participate
in sustainable business planning and revenue generation by MTI division, and
ensure costs are maintained and MTI implements cost efficiency interventions
         
Contribute
to all other activities of the RBC/ MTI, according to the needs.
         
Budget
and program the funds for procurement of spare parts, test and measurement
instrument and tools.
         
Write and pursue
opportunities for funding applications
         
Assess, in collaboration
with external partners including other GOR and Private institutions/individuals
the feasibility of potential investment projects for the MTI Division
         
Handle
any other task given by the supervisor
Skills and required qualifications:
         
Being of Rwandan nationality;
         
Bachelor’s degree in
project management, economics, or finance with 3 years of experience in related
fields
         
Professional experience of
minimum 3 years in project management
         
Work experience in health
systems which includes the areas of planning, organization, coordination,
supervision, monitoring and evaluation at the national level
         
Previous experience in a
similar position or proven experience with international
organization/institutional development projects is an asset
         
Experience in income
generating projects and savings opportunities and their analysis
         
Experience in feasibility
studies or financial viability analyses of projects, business or products
         
Capacity to provide quality
recommendations and actions from cost analysis of MTI or similar technical
operations, market and financial viability
         
Knowledge of the health
sector in Rwanda and its structures is an advantage
         
Have a combined working
experience in private and public sector is an advantage
         
Excellent strategic and
operational planning and monitoring skills to assist in effective and efficient
management decision
         
Capacity to pro-actively
propose innovative and efficient ways of working, planning tools and
performance measurement
         
Teamwork and teambuilding
towards achieving common goals
         
Organizational
skills/managerial and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
         
Expertise for “on the
job” capacity building to grow staff capacity
         
Good report and quality
writing skills
         
Good knowledge of ICT
(Word, Excel, Power Point and Database).
         
Excellent oral and written
communication in Kinyarwanda and English orFrench
4.     Job title: Kigali Hospital Networking
Specialist(1 Post).
Employer: City of
Kigali
Duty station: Kigali, City of Kigali
Contract duration: One year
renewable
Source of
Funding:
Ubuzima Burambye
Program/BTC)
Duties and Responsibilities
for KHN Secretariat coordinator:
Under supervision of City of
Kigali, Department of Public Health and Environment, and also the strategic
orientation/leadership of the vice mayor in charge of Social Affairs in the
City of Kigali, the Specialistwill:
         
Assist the chair of the KHN steering Committee in
Planning and organizing meetings and workshops;
         
Act as the Coordinator and Focal person of the KHN and
provide general oversight of all KHN activities and managing the day to day
operations;
         
Draft documents to be approved by the steering
committee meeting;
         
Provide monthly progress reports on KHN activities to
the General Assembly Meeting;
         
Ensure program quality and organizational stability
through implementation of standards and controls, systems and procedures, and
regular evaluations;
         
Support the KHN steering committee  (SC) to fulfil its governance functions and
facilitates its optimum performance;
         
Act as an advocate of issues relevant to KHN members
within the public and private Sector;
         
Helps the Board to determine mission, vision, values,
and short- and long-term goals for KHN.
         
Helps the Board in the monitoring and evaluation of
KHN’s relevancy to the community, its effectiveness, and its results;
         
Keeps the Board fully informed on the progress of KHN
and on all the important factors influencing it;
         
Identifies problems and opportunities and addresses
them and forwards the necessary issues to the Board and/or its committees; and
facilitates the discussion and deliberation;
         
Perform any other activity relevant to the objective
of the network.
Skills and required
qualifications
:
         
Being of Rwandan
nationality;
         
Have a Bachelor’s degree in
medicine and/or public health
         
Have an experience of two
years in public health or as a practicing medical doctor
         
Be able to work with
minimum supervision
         
Be conversant with referral
health systems
         
Good knowledge in public health, particularly in the organization of a
national health system and  quality of
care;
         
Knowledge of the Rwandan health sector and the accreditation process of
Health facilities;
         
Strong interpersonal skills with excellent ability to communicate,
facilitate team work, network and negotiate in a flexible and empathetic manner
         
Organizational skills/managerial and ability to work under pressure and
meet deadlines
         
Good report and writing skills
         
Good knowledge of ICT (Word, Excel, Power Point and Database).
         
Excellent oral and written communication in Kinyarwanda and English or
French.
5.     Job title: Architect (1 Post).
Employer: Rwanda
Biomedical Center
Duty station: Kigali/RBC-Medical Technology
and Infrastructure Division
Contract duration: One year
renewable
Source of
Funding:
Ubuzima Burambye
Program/BTC
Duties and Responsibilities:
The architect will provide technical assistance in
regards with construction and rehabilitation of health facilities in
Rwanda.  Activities will include
responding to the needs of the health sector for construction projects, in
particular:
         
Ensure
architectural design of small or larger construction or rehabilitation projects
         
Steers
the design of construction or rehabilitation projects until completion of the
plans;
         
Contribute
to the development of standard designs and architectural plans for health
facilities in Rwanda
         
Technical
assessment of proposed sites for construction 
and rehabilitation in accordance with action plans
         
Contribute
to proper preparation of tender documents for construction and rehabilitation
projects and related consultancy services by providing some of the elements of
the tender documents (technical specifications, bill of quantities and
construction architectural plans, evaluation criteria, etc.)
         
Assist
Ministry of health and decentralized entities 
in the design and development of architectural plans for construction
and rehabilitation of health infrastructures 
         
Assist in
the  preparation of contract drafts for
health infrastructures  or related
services with the assistance of Legal Affairs specialist
         
Assist
in  contracts management of ongoing
constructions and rehabilitation works and services in the health sector
         
Participate
in the supervision and control of all ongoing construction and rehabilitation
works, to ensure proper contracts execution and compliance with the terms of
the contracts
         
Participate
in the review and approval  of all
technical reports of supervision of construction works and other consultancy
services reports
         
Review
and approve contractors invoices and recommend payments
         
to keep
proper filing of all documents related to constructions projects and
consultancy services
         
Participate
in the provisional and final receptions of constructions works
         
Ensure
proper contract execution reports in preparing and updating contract register
document, and report monthly the progress of ongoing contracts
         
Provides
technical advice in case of litigation;
         
To
organize and conduct trainings for RBC Engineers to use CAD most used software
         
Perform
any other task assigned by the hierarchical superiors.
Skills and required qualifications:
         
Bachelor
degree  in architecture
         
At least
3 years of relevant professional experience in architecture design and
supervision of construction
         
Proven
experience in health facility design of at least three construction
projects  with certificate from employer
(s) and certificate of good completion
         
Confirmed
Member of  any Institute of Architects
from the East Africa Country members
         
East
African region nationality.
Technical Skills
         
Advanced
skills in CAD software  (Archicad,
Autocad, Levit, Civil 3D, …  ) and MS
Office: Word – Excel – Power point – Outlook
         
Knowledge
of services and functionalities of health facilities especially in terms of
patient flow and infrastructure design
         
Knowledge
of project management and project management cycle theory and practice
         
Knowledge
of building code in Rwanda is an advantage
         
Excellent
reporting and communication skills (including oral) in English and French;
Kinyarwanda is an  advantage
         
Strong
presentation skills
Attitudes
         
Proactive;
         
Customer
oriented: enthusiastic, positive and highly motivated to serve all
stakeholders;
         
Team
player;
         
Capacity
to work in a multicultural context;
         
Ability
to work independently to produce expected results;
         
High
level of integrity.
6.     Job title: Procurement Specialist-Goods
and Services (1 Post).
Employer: Rwanda
Biomedical Center
Duty station: Kigali,RBC/SPIU
Contract duration: One year
renewable
Source of
Funding:
Ubuzima Burambye
Program/BTC)
Duties and Responsibilities:
–         
Develop and update the procurement plan according to
the plans of action of bilateral & multilateral projects, including an
estimate, tender procedure acceptable under the terms of grant agreements,
preparation and approval of tenders, consultations and evaluation of tenders;
–         
Develop tender documents and requests for proposals
and ensure that these documents receive the necessary approval;
–         
Request technical specifications and terms of
reference from beneficiaries prior initiation of tenders if required;
–         
Prepare and publish general notices, opinions and
specific events of interest to receive expressions of interest for consultants,
screening notices and specific tender notices for services and supplies;
–         
Assist beneficiaries in the implementation of
procurement procedures;
–         
Review when required the reports on bids evaluations
from beneficiaries to give non-objection;
–         
Prepare notification letters and other
correspondences;
–         
Ensure preparation of contract drafts for supplies or
services with the assistance of legal Affairs specialist;
–         
Assist beneficiaries in preparation of the contracts;
–         
Ensure contracts management of ongoing supply and
services contracts on behalf of SPIU or beneficiaries;
–         
Assist beneficiaries in monitoring technical
validation of consultants reports and 
invoices;
–         
Assist beneficiaries in ensuring proper management of
the contracts, and ensure compliance with the terms and conditionsof contracts;
–         
Review and approval of all invoices of ongoing
contracts and recommend payments;
–         
Ensure provisional and 
final reception of the supplies by organizing the Committees for receipt
of goods, and ensure compliance of the deliveries with technical specifications
of tenders and contracts;
–         
Take necessary measures to ensure that supplies are
delivered and stored safely in accordance with provisions of tenders;
–         
Ensure contracts execution report in preparing and
updating contract register document, and report monthly the progress of ongoing
contracts;
–         
Assist management and beneficiaries in identifying
best procurement and contract modalities to address challenges and ensure
efficiency and value for money principles among others
–         
Perform any other task assigned by the supervisors.
Skills and required qualifications:
          Being of Rwandannationality ;
         
Holding a
Bachelor’s degree in Management, Economics, Project Management, Public
administration with a sound experience of 5 years in Procurement in the similar
position within either a public institution, a government project, a donor
funded organization or any other public institution
         
Excellent
oral and written communication skills in Kinyarwanda and English orFrench
         
Computer
literate with proficient knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and research
engines
         
Organizational
skills/managerial and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
         
Have a proven moral integrity.
7.     Job title: Logistics Officer (1 Post).
Employer: Rwanda Biomedical Center
Duty station: Kigali, RBC/SPIU
Contract duration: One year renewable
Source of Funding:SPIU/RBC (RBF Malaria Grant)
       Maintain and keep updated the
SPIU/RBC register of assets and produce regular reports;
       Ensure assets inventory and
produce regular reports;
       Participate in reception of goods
in collaboration with Procurement Staff;
–         
Supervise
the activities of maintenance and repair of SPIU/RBC vehicles;
–         
Ensure
that all vehicles are insured (omnium insurance policy);
      
Manage
the fuel stock, fuel supply and fuel consumption per car and prepare periodical
reports;
–         
Manage
service contracts for a better service to SPIU/RBC (IT equipments maintenance,
vehicle maintenance, security service, vehicle insurance, office maintenance,
etc…);
–         
Carry out
formalities of application for registration of vehicles and motorcycles
purchased;
–         
Be part
of procurement process and make reservations of rooms for meetings or
conferences organized by Project steering committees and SPIU;
      
Prepare
annually the state of need for office equipments for SPIU/RBC and send it to
procurement for tender process after approval by the Corporate Service Program
Manager;
      
Validate
the state of need of office supplies and consumables for SPIU/RBC, established
by the storekeeper and send it to Procurement after approval by the Corporate
Service Program Manager;
      
Supervise
the storekeeper in the management of office supplies to avoid stock out;
      
Ensure
the distribution of equipments to various SRs according to the approved plan of
distribution and reports;
      
Ensure
preparation of quarterly and annual reports;
–         
Assist
in  preparation of administration
reports;
–         
Fulfill
any other task related to administration and HR role as requested by the
supervisors.
Skills and required qualifications:
–         
Being of
Rwandan nationality;
–         
Hold at
least a Bachelor’s degree in management, public administration or business
administration;
–         
Having a
relevant professional experience of 5 years in administration and logistics
management within either a public organization, a government project or a
private organization highly recognized;
–         
Proficient
level of MS Office package (MS Excel, Word, Power Point, Internet, etc.);
–         
Kinyarwanda
speaker, proficient written and verbal communication skills in both French and
English (requirement);
–         
Have a
proven moral integrity.
Selection of candidates:
Interested candidates are requested to submit their
application letter in a sealed envelope with the following:
1. Job application form available at the reception
desk of SPIU/RBC;
2. Detailed curriculum vitae with three names of referees;
3.Copy of degree, certificates and other academic qualifications;
4. Copy of the National ID;
5. Copies of work certificates from previous employers;
6. A contact telephone number and e-mail.
The application letter
shall be addressed to the SPIU/RBC
Coordinator
at the following address
not later than 18th March 2016at 5:00 pm:
Single Project Implementation Unit
(SPIU/RBC), (MoH Building, Kicukiro, 4th floor);
Po Box 7357 Kigali-Rwanda, Tel. 078 8300870.
Note: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for written
test and interview.Successful candidates shall provide the following documents
before effective appointment: a certified copy of original degree, one photo
passport, a criminal record, a medical record.
Done at
Kigali, on 11th March, 2016.
KAMANZI
James
Deputy
Director General
Rwanda
Biomedical Center

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