Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

University of Technology and Arts of Byumba (UTAB) is a fully accredited community-based university, from 2006. It is located in Byumba Sector, Gicumbi District, Northern Province, Rwanda. As a university, UTAB is engaged in different activities such as academic, research and community outreach. All of those activities aim at raising the quality of education and social transformation. In this bid, UTAB has joined hands with national, regional and international partners to educate and empower our Graduands with knowledge and practical skills.

VISION OF UTAB

The vision of UTAB is to become a radiating university of academic and professional excellence for sustainable socio-economic development.

MISSION OF UTAB

To provide quality higher education and community-oriented research

To shape a skilled workforce in the domains of technology and arts

To promote a culture of excellence and innovation for quality service delivery.

CORE VALUES

Academic freedom

Responsibility

Excellence

Ubupfura

Social justice

Currently, UTAB has runs four faculties fully accredited by HEC. These include the Faculty of Social Sciences, Management and Development Studies (SSMDS), the Faculty of Education, the Faculty of Agriculture, Environmental Management and Renewable Energy (AEMRE) and the Faculty of Sciences and Technology. UTAB operates in two campuses one at BYUMBA in Northern Province and another one at KIRAMURUZI in Eastern Province. It is in this regards that the University of Technology and Arts of Byumba (UTAB) wishes to recruit 10 qualified, experienced and competent candidates to fill different positions, as follow:

Responsibilities or duties

Ensure proper functioning, organization, safety, and maintenance of laboratory equipment and materials. Receive, record, and manage inventory of laboratory tools, materials, and consumables. Prepare laboratory equipment and materials for practical sessions and assist users during experiments. Maintain records of laboratory usage, including student and staff attendance. Conduct routine inspection, calibration, and preventive maintenance of equipment. Ensure compliance with laboratory safety procedures, hygiene, and proper waste management. Provide technical support to laboratory users and report faults or issues to supervisors. Assist in maintaining cleanliness and proper organization of the laboratory. Perform any other related duties assigned by supervisors. Identify and repair troubleshooting problems involved in faulty PCs, Laptop & Office Hardware Repair eventual troubleshooting problems for data-processing tools Organize trainings for software users and suitable computer applications suitable for the institution. Help Desk customer support services

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or related fields. Candidates should demonstrate integrity, trustworthiness, strong communication and time management skills, the ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work under minimal supervision.

Experience needed

Not specified.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes).

N.B.: Only shortlisted candidates shall be communicated and invited for written test and interview.

• Ensure proper functioning, organization, safety, and maintenance of laboratory equipment and materials.
• Receive, record, and manage inventory of laboratory tools, materials, and consumables.
• Prepare laboratory equipment and materials for practical sessions and assist users during experiments.
• Maintain records of laboratory usage, including student and staff attendance.
• Conduct routine inspection, calibration, and preventive maintenance of equipment.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety procedures, hygiene, and proper waste management.
• Provide technical support to laboratory users and report faults or issues to supervisors.
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness and proper organization of the laboratory.
• Perform any other related duties assigned by supervisors.
• Identify and repair troubleshooting problems involved in faulty PCs, Laptop & Office Hardware Repair eventual troubleshooting problems for data-processing tools
• Organize trainings for software users and suitable computer applications suitable for the institution.
• Help Desk customer support services

• Integrity
• Trustworthiness
• Strong communication skills
• Time management skills
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Troubleshooting skills for PCs, Laptops & Office Hardware
• Customer support skills

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or related fields.