HIV/AIDS Laboratory Scientist

HIV/AIDS LABORATORY SCIENTIST AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is an International Non-Governmental Organization that was founded in 1987 and has been at the forefront of the HIV response, currently supporting HIV/AIDS programs in 50 countries including Rwanda. AHF’s mission is to provide cutting edge medicine and advocacy, regardless of ability to pay and core values are to be Patient-Centered, Value Employees, Respect for Diversity, Nimble, and Fight for What’s Right AHF Rwanda is looking for very competent candidate to fill up the position of a Laboratory Scientist who will be responsible for all AHF supported health facilities located in northern, Western and eastern provinces and he or she will be based in Musanze District Summary To provide laboratory oversight in all AHF supported health facilities in eastern province and adherence to standard laboratory protocols in the health care center. 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 Assistants and staff operating equipment in the laboratory. Ensure that high quality of laboratory services is maintained at the healthcare center. Essential Duties & 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 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 health care site Ensures the compilation of monthly laboratory inventory at the Healthcare Centers. Other duties as assigned. Provides mentorship on basic laboratory skills related to the infection, prevention and control measures at any kind of laboratory settings Provides mentorship and technical skills on the implementation of Quality improvement projects in order to improve the health care outc