Vacancy title:
Laboratory Technician

Jobs at:
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Rwanda

Deadline of this Job:
3rd August 2018

Duty Station:
Kigali, Rwanda

JOB DETAILS:
Laboratory Technician
JOB SUMMARY:
To provide laboratory oversight in all sites and adherence to standard laboratory protocols in the healthcare facilities and CBOs. Ensure accurate and timely monthly reporting of laboratory services. Maintain patient confidentiality. Maintain safe working environment in the labs. Involve in training, support supervision, mentorship and team building exercises for laboratory staff. Directly supervises laboratory staff and staff operating equipment in the laboratory. Ensure that high quality of laboratory services is maintained at the healthcare center.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in planning and overseeing support supervision activities for the laboratory function for all sites and partners including community-based HIV testing.
• Provides basic laboratory services for HIV testing and routine monitoring of HIV patients
• Oversees laboratory services provision and ensures standard and current practices are in place for maintaining high-quality laboratory services and maximizing the use of all resources.
• Ensures compliance and implementation of laboratory protocols for all lab technicians and staff involved with the lab function.
• Coordinates with all laboratory vendors( outside contractors) and the sites to ensure that the process of handling patient samples and delivery of results is efficient and effective
• Conducts quality control checks and maintenance for all automated and semi-automated equipment in the laboratory and other laboratory tests performed within the facility.
• Participates in the development and replication of the AHF laboratory protocols and practices at all affiliated healthcare centers.
• Participates in training, mentorship and team building exercises for other laboratory staff.
• Participates in inventory control management for laboratory supplies and reagents at the healthcare site
• Ensures the compilation of monthly laboratory inventory at the Healthcare Centers.
• Other duties as assigned.
  Education and experience:
• Bachelors in Medical Laboratory Sciences
• A minimum of three years of experience in a similar position.
  Core competencies
• Computer literacy required
• Effective time management skills
• Proven willingness and ability to coach and direct others
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently when required
  LOCATION: Musanze, but with frequent travel to other AHF supported districts and sites
  CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
  Persons, who are health professionals, must be registered with the relevant national health professionals’ council.

Job application procedure
To apply: Interested candidates can submit a cover letter and CV to AHF Rwanda at:
globalhr.africa@aidshealth.org
closing date: 3rd August 2018
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
AHF Rwanda Management