Africa
Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd is a manufacturer of highly nutritious
quality fortified foods. Our nutrition products are intended to address
malnutrition among vulnerable population segments such as pregnant and
breast-feeding mothers, older infants and young children especially in the
first 1,000 days of their life. To this end, we plan to avail on a commercial
scale nutritional products for lifestyle consumer groups in Rwanda and the
whole East African Region.
Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd is a manufacturer of highly nutritious
quality fortified foods. Our nutrition products are intended to address
malnutrition among vulnerable population segments such as pregnant and
breast-feeding mothers, older infants and young children especially in the
first 1,000 days of their life. To this end, we plan to avail on a commercial
scale nutritional products for lifestyle consumer groups in Rwanda and the
whole East African Region.
In
as much as we are a commercial, for profit organization, we also strive to have
the maximum social, economic and environmental impact possible on the
communities in which we operate.
as much as we are a commercial, for profit organization, we also strive to have
the maximum social, economic and environmental impact possible on the
communities in which we operate.
Our
model is to source raw materials from local small-holder farmers, employ,
develop and deploy local talent in the creation and growth of our fortified
foods business. We work with various partners and stakeholders to achieve our
goals.
model is to source raw materials from local small-holder farmers, employ,
develop and deploy local talent in the creation and growth of our fortified
foods business. We work with various partners and stakeholders to achieve our
goals.
Our
Mission
is to provide African consumers with high-quality fortified complementary foods
that are affordable and available.
Mission
is to provide African consumers with high-quality fortified complementary foods
that are affordable and available.
Our
Vision
is to be a trusted Africa-based producer of a range of nutritious foods that
are proven to improve health.
Vision
is to be a trusted Africa-based producer of a range of nutritious foods that
are proven to improve health.
Africa
Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd finds Safety Health & Environment
towards employees, contractors and casual workers as a top priority, therefore
we summarize our most important safety rules into the AIF lifesaving rules. All
employees and visitors will get an in-depth training about the content of these
rules. We therefore encourage all walk-ins to strongly comply with these rules.
Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd finds Safety Health & Environment
towards employees, contractors and casual workers as a top priority, therefore
we summarize our most important safety rules into the AIF lifesaving rules. All
employees and visitors will get an in-depth training about the content of these
rules. We therefore encourage all walk-ins to strongly comply with these rules.
Africa
Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd is looking for self-motivated,
qualified individuals with the right attitude and a passion for innovation to
join our team on the position of Laboratory Analyst.
Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd is looking for self-motivated,
qualified individuals with the right attitude and a passion for innovation to
join our team on the position of Laboratory Analyst.
General
Job information
Job information
Job
title: Laboratory Analyst
title: Laboratory Analyst
Business
Group/Unit: Africa Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd
Group/Unit: Africa Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd
Department:
Production
Production
Position
in the organization
in the organization
Reports
to: Quality Control Specialist
to: Quality Control Specialist
Direct
reports: None
reports: None
Indirect
reports: None
reports: None
Purpose
of the job
of the job
The
Laboratory Analyst is responsible for performing day to day control of samples
for quality inspection and provides support to production technicians.
Laboratory Analyst is responsible for performing day to day control of samples
for quality inspection and provides support to production technicians.
Interaction
is required with development management and staff, client services, and product
management.
is required with development management and staff, client services, and product
management.
Key
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Evaluation
of incoming raw materials, in process and finished products and reporting
conformity and non-conformity parameters to the immediate supervisor or
other mandated authorities. - Assessing
hygiene status of the testing equipment and factory environment so as to
ensure quality and safety of the products. - Assisting
in solving analytical related problems or putting up precautions/preventive
measures. - Identification
of various microbial floras on processing factors (Man, Machine and
Materials) and processing environment. - Application
of good laboratory practices as per quality and safety guidelines. - Preparation
and handling of reference standards, reagents and working reagents as
necessary before use and during testing. - Safe
and responsible handling and storage of equipment, standards, chemicals
and glassware used for testing and analytical procedures. - Care,
regular maintenance and ensuring cleanliness and hygiene of laboratory
facility and equipment. - Preparation
of test reports and certificates of analysis, and forwarding them to the
QC Specialist - Ensuring
the security of the laboratory belongings so as to avoid unnecessary
breakages and losses. - In
time identification and requisition of equipment, chemical and consumables
needed in the laboratory. - Daily,
weekly and incidence report to QC specialist.
Key
Competencies
Competencies
Accountability
- Checks
assumptions about mutual expectations and clarifies standards of overall
performance. - Checks
the scope of responsibilities of self and others. - Monitors
day-to-day performance and takes corrective action when needed to ensure
desired performance is achieved.
Analytical
Thinking
Thinking
- Collates
and reports information. - Identifies
trends and exceptions. - Investigates
to define problems more accurately. - Sorts
information in order of importance. - Identifies
relationships and linkages between components. - Identifies
variable potential causes and effects. - Solicits
guidance to define criteria and assign values of importance and urgency. - Escalates
issues of an exceptional nature.
Knowledge
and educational level
and educational level
Educational
level:
level:
- Bachelor
Degree in Food Science, Chemistry or any related field - Good
communication skills, conversant in English, French will be an added
advantage - Familiar
with ERP Systems - Documentation
verification, clerical procedures
Required
level of experiences
level of experiences
- Minimum
experience of one (1) year in Food industry. - Basic
knowledge in Quality Control processes - Awareness
in setting up experiments or investigations - Experience
in carrying out risk assessment for lab activities - Mastering
required processes in collecting and analysing samples - Very
good experience in disposing of chemicals and waste products in a safe way - Result
oriented & Self-propelling attitude - Pro-active
in process-efficiency-initiatives
Application
Process
Process
If
you believe you meet the above requirements, please submit your application
including an application letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, telephone contact
and email address.
you believe you meet the above requirements, please submit your application
including an application letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, telephone contact
and email address.
The
deadline for receiving applications is Tuesday 22nd April 2016.
deadline for receiving applications is Tuesday 22nd April 2016.
Please
apply to:
apply to:
Human
Resources Director
Resources Director
Africa
Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd.
Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd.
Kigali
– Rwanda
– Rwanda
E-mail
on: recruitment@africaimprovedfoods.com
on: recruitment@africaimprovedfoods.com
Only
short listed candidates will be contacted.
short listed candidates will be contacted.
For
mor information about Africa Improved Foods, please visit our website: http://www.africaimprovedfoods.com/
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