The Single Project Implementation Unit of Rwanda Biomedical Center (SPIU/RBC) ,Different positions Jobs in Rwanda

The Single Project Implementation Unit
of Rwanda Biomedical Center (SPIU/RBC) is seeking highly motivated candidates
to fill the posts of Quality Control and Testing at the Drug Quality Control
Laboratory (DQCL).

1. Job title: Laboratory Manager (1
Post).

Employer: Rwanda Biomedical Center/DQCL

Duty station: Kigali-Kicukiro

Contract duration: One year renewable

Source of Funding: SPIU/RBC

Purpose of the position:

Under the direct supervision of the
Head of Laboratory Division in Drug Quality Control Laboratory

(DQCL),
the Laboratory Manager is responsible of coordination of the activities
related to medicines and health products quality control and testing.

Duties and responsibilities:

Organize and ensure the proper
implementation of Laboratory activities and Plan for improvement:

Planning
of testing laboratory unit safety and working conditions,
Prepare
an annual operational plan for testing laboratory,
Prepare
testing services cost submit to the Division manager for approval,
Prepare
the proposal for new testing scope,
Elaborate
the list of testing parameters and matrices foe accreditation,
Plan
for laboratory Proficiency Testing (PT) and evaluate PT results,
Preparing
and submitting laboratory unit reports.

Approval of purchasing the necessary
equipment, chemicals and other consumables:

Approval
of Technical Specifications of equipment and reagents to be procured,
Participating
in the technical evaluation committee on laboratory supplies,
Maintain
the equipment maintenance and calibration schedules.

Preparation of performance and training
plan for staff:

Supervising
the Lead officers and evaluating the performance of unit staff,
Planning
for personnel training and proficiency testing,
Developing
work programs for students on attachments,
Preparation
of staff capability matrix,
Preparation
of training plans for the Unit.

Preparation of the procedures, test
methods and standards operating procedures (SOPS):

Participate
in the development of laboratory procedures and SOP’s,
Investigating
and identifying potential sources of deviations and institute corrective
actions for all analytical work,
Approval
of new test methods and methods verification processes,
Initiate
method development, method validation and estimation of uncertainty
budget.

Preparation of testing laboratory unit
reports:

Ensure
test data obtained from analytical work within the laboratory is secure
and confidentiality is maintained,
Preparation
of Unit daily, weekly, Monthly, Quarterly and end of year reports,
Preparation
of unit project proposals and reports,
Authorize
the laboratory testing reports before final approval,
Provide
advice and recommendations on disciplinary actions.

Skills and required qualifications:

Desirable: Masters degree
(Minimum) in Drug’s Quality Control, Pharmacy or Drug’s Analysis, Analytical
Chemistry with 1 year experience in a recognized Drug Quality control/Drug
Analysis laboratory.

Essential: BSc. in above
subjects (Pharmacy or Chemistry) with 3 years experience in a recognized Drug’s
Quality Control/Drug Analysis laboratory.

Key technical skills and knowledge:

Excellent
computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Office package (PowerPoint,
excel, word, outlook, and access),
Excellent
communication skills both verbal and written,
Knowledge
of government contract management and Knowledge and experience in
organizational effectiveness and operations management implementing best
practices,
Excellent
people manager, open to direction and Collaborative work style and
Commitment to get the job done (Producing results),
Ability
to face challenges and debate issues of importance to the organization,
Ability
to delegate responsibilities effectively,
Good
team player and High comfort level working in a diverse environment,
Building
and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond,
Ensuring
the effective use of resources,
Leadership
qualities including managerial skills to manage staff and budgets.

2. Job title: Pharmaceutical Quality
Control and Testing Officer (4 Posts).

Employer: Rwanda Biomedical Center

Duty station: Kigali-Kicukiro

Contract duration: One year renewable

Source of Funding: SPIU/RBC

Purpose of the position:

Under the direct supervision of the
Laboratory Manager. the Pharmaceutical quality control and according to the
Standards operating procedures (SOPS).

Duties and responsibilities:

Being
responsible for accurate and quick performance of analytical work assigned
Receiving
and ensuring proper storage of test samples, chemicals, materials and
reagents;
Prepare
and standardize solutions, materials and reagents used in laboratory
analyses;
Carrying
out tests, interpreting results and learning to spot obvious errors,
identifying their source and rectifying;
Calculating
uncertainties of measurement especially in cases of marginal test results
Prepare
and maintain a variety of records and reports;
Participating
in the development of new test methods in liaison with the Lead officer.

Taking care of laboratory equipment:

Maintain
inventory of laboratories equipment;
Maintain
the assigned equipment using the manufacturer’s instruction or the
applicable work instruction;
Observe
safety regulations;
Establish
a maintenance plan and request for its implementation.

Assuring quality of test results:

Participate
in elaboration of laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
Planning
and requesting for prompt and correct calibration of equipment and
instruments under their care;
Participate
in quality control programs and prepare statistical reports;
Implementing
and participating in review of the laboratory quality system.

Procurement planning and acceptance of
supplies:

Give
recommendation on equipment,’ chemicals and reagents required for testing
including designing simple modifications and fixtures to facilitate
performance of tests;
Preparation
of proposal of technical specification of equipment spares parts and
laboratory consumables for purchase;
Participation
in evaluation of new equipment after commissioning
Maintaining
inventories of laboratory supplies.

Participating in trainings Technical
committees meetings:

Participating
in the relevant technical committees in standards development as a
resource person;
Providing
expert testimony to the legal department in court cases involving testing
issues;
Training
of students on attachment and ensuring their supervision at all times.
1
year experience in a recognized Drug Quality control/Drug Analysis
laboratory or related field.

Keys technical skills and knowledge:

Excellent
computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Office package (PowerPoint,
excel, word, outlook, and access)
Excellent
communication skills both verbal and written
Excellent
people manager, open to direction and Collaborative work style and
Commitment to get the job done (Producing results)
Ability
to face challenges and debate issues of importance to the organization.
Delegate
responsibilities effectively
Good
team player and High comfort level working in a diverse environment
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
Ensuring
the effective use of resources

Selection of candidates:

Interested candidates requested to
submit their application letter in a sealed envelope with the following:

Job
application form available at the reception desk of SPIU/RBC;
Detailed
curriculum vitae with three names referees;
Certified
Copy of degree, certificates and other academic qualifications;
Copy
of the National ID;
Copies
of work certificates for previous working experience;
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 20th
March at 5:00 pm:

Single Project Implementation Unit
(SPIU/RBC), (MoH Building, Kicukiro, 4th floor); P.O Box 7357
Kigali-Rwanda, Tel. 078 830 0870.

Note: Shortlisted candidates will be
contacted for written test and interview. Successful candidate 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, 2015.

KAMANZI James

Deputy Director General Rwanda
Biomedical Center