Summary
Date Posted: Friday, August 26, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Simulation and Sciences laboratory technician
Reports to: Simulation and Skills center coordinator
Group/Department: Educational Development and Quality Center (EDQC)
Location: University of Global Health Equity, Butaro campus - Rwanda
Role Purpose: The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is seeking to recruit a technician to support the operations of UGHE’s Simulation center and Basic Medical Sciences (BMS) laboratories. Under the direction and supervision of the Simulation and Skills center coordinator, the technician will provide technical support for all operations, including, but not limited to running the simulation equipment, maintenance, and safety of simulation and BMS laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities
• Equipment setup (simulators, task trainers, supplies, and audiovisual equipment, and other equipment at the sim lab).
• Support the simulation faculty in running the pre-programmed scenarios and operating simulator software during simulation activities.
• Conduct internal quality control and routine preventive maintenance of all simulation and BMS laboratory equipment to ensure that all equipment is always maintained in good working quality.
• Monitor and assure appropriate standards of the lab’s cleanliness, safe storage, and disposal of simulation and BMS equipment.
• Support the simulation center team in the day-to-day operations at the center including conducting routine inventory updates, scheduling the usage, signing out, and movement of simulation equipment.
• Scheduling simulation activities.
• Assisting with best-practice technology and simulation training for faculty, including safe simulation practices.
• Follow-up on the procurement of new simulation and BMS equipment.
• Assist the simulation and BMS teams with the supervision of students in the labs, maintaining safe practices, and abiding by all established policies and procedures for the labs.
• Interface with equipment manufacturers regarding equipment troubleshooting and system problems.
• Maintain and update all simulation and BMS equipment SoPs, catalogs, and operation manuals.
• Participate in other related UGHE responsibilities as required as guided by the immediate supervisor. Required

Qualification And Experience/Skills
• Bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering
• Additional qualification in health sciences (nursing, MD...) is highly recommended
• Knowledge in patient simulation, health science technologies, and applications.
• 1-2 years of experience in a teaching environment.
• Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to simulation and medical sciences
• Knowledge of audio/video equipment and software.
• Must be able to independently move equipment (less than 11kgs) and move manikins (less than 25 kgs) with the assistance of others.
• English proficiency is required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Results-oriented with adherence to deliverables and deadlines.
• Willingness to relocate full time to Butaro, Rwanda
UGHE is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested candidates should submit their application (motivation letter, updated CV, certificates and references) until 9th September 2022 at 4:00 PM by e-mail to recruitment-rw@giz.de . All attachments should be put together in one PDF file not larger than 2 MB. Please quote the job title in the subject.
GIZ is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified candidates. This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation, if needed, in order to participate in the job application and interview process and to perform essential job functions. Please let us know, if you have any particular requirements should you be invited for assessment/interview or that you wish us to consider, when considering your application. Women and persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test and interview.
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