Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Serology Senior Officer (RCBT-KARONGI)
Level:4.II
Job description
Organize and supervise laboratory activities
• 2. Ensuring the well-functioning of the cold chain and other equipements in the Serology laboratory
• 3. Ensure the review and validation of laboratory test results and the update of their records
• 4. Ensures all reactive serology results are reported to mobilization service
• 5. Ensure the implementation of policies and procedures in the laboratory.
• 6. Ensure safety in the Serology laboratory.
• 7. Implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions in the laboratory
• 8. Ensure that the proficiency testing is carried out in the laboratory.
• 9. Ensure appropriate training is provided to lab staff and that competence assessment is done prior to independent performance of laboratory duties.
• 10. Ensure preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment is performed as scheduled
• 11. Ensure all critical supplies are inspected for appropriateness before use
• 12. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisors
• 13. Report to the Director of unit
In collaboration with Platelet production and Immuno-Hematology Specialists:
• Ensures proper storage of Blood and Blood products.
• Ensures that all non-conforming Blood products are quarantined.
• Ensures that all validated Blood units are labeled prior to distribution.

In collaboration with Blood donor mobilization team and Laboratory Operations Specialist:
Shares information and investigates non-conformances related to Blood donation.
• Shares abnormal findings in serology results.

In Collaboration with QA/Accreditation Specialist:
• Elaborate documents needed to ensure implementation of quality system properly
• Report on quality indicators regularly
• Ensures inspection of incoming supplies

In collaboration with Laboratory Operations Specialist:
• Ensures Inspection and constant availability of critical supplies
• Shares inventory status for Blood components.

N.B: Having a training in Blood banking or comprehensive training in quality concepts is an added advantage

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Laboratory Sciences
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences
0 Year 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
• Analytical skills
• Resource management skills
• Problem solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Time management skills
• Risk management skills
• Results oriented
• Digital literacy skills
• Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French; knowledge of all is an advantage
• Knowledge and understanding of the Rwandan Health system
• Knowledge in Serology; and Molecular Biology
• Knowledge in Virus, and Viral diseases
• Knowledge in the diagnosis of hematological diseases
• knowledge in treating bleeding disorders
• Ability to work in Blood banking
• Knowledge in antigen-antibody reactions and analogous phenomena
• Knowledge in clinical manifestations of blood disorder
• Knowledge in Blood Group Genetics
• Knowledge in plasma serum and other bodily fluids
• Knowledge in Serological tests
• Knowledge in immune deficiencies
• Knowledge in serology techniques
• Knowledge in the properties and effects of serums

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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