Vacancy title:
Head of Basic Science Laboratory

Jobs at:
University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)

Deadline of this Job:
17th December 2018

Duty Station:
Rwanda

Summary
Date Posted: 3rd December 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Company

JOB DETAILS:

Organizational Profile

The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is a new kind of university focused on training the next generation of global leaders in health care delivery. The university launched in Rwanda in September 2015 with its flagship degree program: the Master of Science in Global Health Delivery. Through an academic experience uniquely rooted in the values of equity, students are empowered to both ease suffering at the bedside and drive transformational, systemic changes to the health system.

UGHE is an initiative of Partners In Health (PIH), an internationally recognized non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. In over nearly three decades of operating alongside public sectors in countries around the world, PIH has developed a model to deliver high quality health care to some of the world’s most marginalized communities. Nowhere has this impact been more profound than in Rwanda, where Inshuti Mu Buzima—PIH’s sister organization—and our government partners have driven innovation for a decade.

Members of the UGHE community are tenacious and resolute in our drive to attain social justice, make common cause with those in need, listen to and learn from others, and operate with honesty and humility as we uphold academic integrity and intellectual curiosity. The University of Global Health Equity seeks individuals committed to these values to join the team.

Partners In Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

Job Title: Head of Basic Science Laboratory

Reports to: Director of Basic Sciences

Location: Butaro, Burera District, Rwanda

Position Overview

The Science Lab head oversees the operations of the UGHE basic sciences laboratory, including its proper equipping, stocking, and maintenance. The head also works in consultation with UGHE faculty to plan and prepare laboratory classes aligned with the basic sciences curriculum of the UGHE medical program.

Responsibilities

• Set up the basic sciences lab at UGHE by planning and procuring furnishings, equipment, consumables, and supplies to ensure excellent functionality;
  
• Prepare standard operating procedures (SOPs) and implement them by training students, staff, and faculty to ensure safety and quality control of materials and equipment in the laboratory;
  
• Conduct quality control and schedule maintenance of the science laboratory equipment to ensure that it is safe, functional, and produces accurate results;
  
• Project and manage the science laboratory budget to ensure allocation of adequate resources and prudent utilization of resources;
  
• Develop and implement procurement plans for the laboratory in line with budgetary allocation to ensure the department has adequate resources to effectively carry out its duties;
  
• Collaborate with faculty and teaching staff to schedule science lab sessions to ensure efficient allocation of time for practical sessions;
  
• Participate in preparation of practical teaching materials as well as instructional materials for students to ensure an excellent lab learning experience;
  
• Perform practical demonstrations with the students to ensure that they understand the material and acquire necessary laboratory skills;
  
• Set up the lab for specific procedures and demonstrations, and ensure it is returned to excellent working condition after the sessions;
  
• Examine and evaluate students to confirm that learning has actually taken place; and
  
• Recruit, screen, coordinate hiring, and supervise laboratory assistants, as needed.
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a science laboratory, teaching laboratory science and managing some aspects of its equipment, stocking, and supplies;
  
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in laboratory sciences, biology, chemistry, or a closely related field; Master’s degree preferred;
  
• Expertise in laboratory management;
  
• Deep knowledge of basic science laboratory procedures and/or clinical laboratory procedures;
  
• Fluency in English (Kinyarwanda fluency desired);
  

Budget management;

• Ability to multitask and pay attention to detail and quality;
  
• Results oriented with adherence to deliverables and deadlines;
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
  
• Ability to work in a team in a complex, fast-paced environment; and,
  
• Demonstrated ability to be well organized.