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Date Posted: Thursday, May 05, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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Serology Diagnosis Senior Research Technician
Level:3.II
Job description

Report to the Veterinary services program Coordinator/Veterinary Laboratory Manager senior research technician with the following responsibilities:
• Conduct research in Serology Diagnosis
• Collaborate with other researchers in their regular activities namely collection of raw materials, laboratory work and in writing reports and publications.
• Participate in meetings, seminars, conferences relevant to field of research and bring visibility of institute in local and international forums.
• Collecting and / or receiving samples for serological analysis.
• Implementing laboratory diagnostic studies on samples from livestock suspected to be infected with diseases which can be detected by use of serological techniques
• Establishing and maintaining a database of results of serology laboratory analysis
• Providing accurate serosurveillance of animal diseases in the country using serological method.
• Submitting results for scientific interpretation and reporting to Senior Scientists
• Provide feedback to the research system about animal health problems which need urgent solutions
• Write and update standard operation procedures for carrying out serological diagnosis.
• Write and contribute to scientific publications on his/her research results in accordance with prescribed policy published in force;
• Implementing regular maintenance and repairs of laboratory equipment and infrastructure
• Identify infrastructure and equipment required for the modernization of research and laboratory testing
• Prepare extension messages on diseases to the farmers. (Spot radio, Meetings, seminars, booklet)
• Performing any other duties assigned by supervisor
• Prepare weekly, monthly, a quarterly and annual report on research activities carried out.

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Sciences
10 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology
10 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology
10 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry
10 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Sciences
10 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Molecular Biology
10 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Virology
10 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's of Science in Biomedical Studies
10 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Immunology
10 Years of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills
• Integrity
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
• Inclusiveness
• Accountability
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Client/citizen focus
• Professionalism
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Resource management skills
• Problem solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Networking skills
• Leadership skills
• Mentoring and coaching skills
• Time management skills
• Risk management skills
• Performance management skills
• Results oriented
• Digital literacy skills
• Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
• Having produced at least fifteen (15) technical reports
• Having led or contributed to the production and dissemination of eight (8) extension materials including technical guidelines, documentary films, and other extension materials for innovations aiming to increase farmer’s production, productivity and resilience capacities
• Having contributed to the generation of at least three (3) innovations or technology for animal resources development
• Proven experience to work with farmers and industry stakeholders an in research and extension
• Capacity in project development and resource Mobilization

Job Experience: 120

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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