Director of NTDs and Other Parasitic Diseases Unit at RWANDA BIO-MEDICAL CENTER(RBC): (Deadline 25 March 2022)
Job description
— Lead and coordinate implementation of technical activities for the prevention, control and elimination of neglected tropical diseases (NTD) and Other parasitic diseases (OPD) in Rwanda;
– Ensure the sustainability of impact through strengthened country capacity and effective inter-country collaboration, and to improve national and regional neglected tropical diseases and other parasitic disease surveillance and response.
– Coordinate the implementation of elimination strategies, monitor and evaluate the progress of elimination of Soil Transmitted Heliminthiasis , Lymfatic Filariasis, Schistosomiasis and other NTDs in endemic areas
– Liaise with partners for resource mobilization, organize meetings and other programme activities as necessary.
– Preparation, review, and adjustment of NTD operational plans and others for MOPDD in general
– Lead the development, review, and amendment of budget plans allocated to NTD and OPD unit and to MOPDD in general
– Ensure the integration of NTD activities with other programs at health systems levels
– Monitoring and Evaluation of activities through participation in establishing and maintaining NTD project, design of surveys, and providing specific guidance.
– Strengthen capacity building of NTD and OPD Unit staff
– Facilitate communication, promotion and coordination between the technical teams and other partners
– Promote NTD research and ensure NTD interventions are evidence based
– Perform other related duties as assigned
SHARED RESPONSIBILITIES WITH HOD and NTD Unit staff
– Ensure the sustainability of impact through strengthened country capacity and effective inter-country collaboration, and to improve national and regional neglected tropical diseases and other parasitic disease surveillance and response.
– Coordinate the implementation of elimination strategies of Soil Transmitted Heliminthiasis , Lymfatic Filariasis, Schistosomiasis and other NTDs in endemic areas
– Liaise with partners for resource mobilization, organize meetings and other programme activities as necessary.
– Strengthen capacity building of NTD and OPD Unit staff
– Facilitate communication, promotion and coordination between the technical teams and other partners
– Promote NTD research and ensure NTD interventions are evidence based
In collaboration with RMS:
1. Ensure that Mebendazole,Albendazole and Praziquantel availability at central and decentralized level;
2. Ensure the stock status of M and others antimalarials commodities throughout the country and more particularly to RMS;
In collaboration with the VPDD/MCCH:
1. Ensure that Soil Transmitted Helminths and Schistosomiasis deworming are integrated in the Maternal and Child health week or other country wide campaign.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in General Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Global Health, Epidemiology with working experience in Diseases Programs Management
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Global Health, Epidemiology with experience in diseases management
1 Year of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Analytical skills
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Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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Resource management skills
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Problem solving skills
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Decision making skills
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Networking skills
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Leadership skills
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Mentoring and coaching skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Performance management skills
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Results oriented
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Digital literacy skills
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High level of impartiality, integrity and decision making skills to undertake regulation of tourism entities;
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Knowledge and understanding of the Rwandan Health system
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Proven participation in recognized research/assessment of infectious diseases
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Knowledge in malaria care and treatment
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