Background

This role is within the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB).

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct water quality analysis, including pH, ammonia, dissolved oxygen, and nitrate levels.
• Perform microbiological and parasitological tests to diagnose fish diseases.
• Analyze fish samples to assess health status and nutritional deficiencies.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment for accurate results.
• Document test results and prepare reports for hatchery and farm management.
• Assist in the development of fish health management protocols.
• Ensure compliance with biosecurity and laboratory safety regulations.
• Provide technical support to hatchery and farm staff regarding fish health.
• Conduct research on disease prevention, nutrition, and water treatment techniques.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Sciences with 3 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree Microbiology with 3 Years of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Microbiology with 2 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology with 3 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology with 3 Years of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Animal Sciences with 2 Years of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Biotechnology with 2 Years of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Biology with 2 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• Team work and team building skills;
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Skills in laboratory practice
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques
• Communication and Collaboration Skills
• Psychometric Languages
• English

• Conduct water quality analysis, including pH, ammonia, dissolved oxygen, and nitrate levels.
• Perform microbiological and parasitological tests to diagnose fish diseases.
• Analyze fish samples to assess health status and nutritional deficiencies.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment for accurate results.
• Document test results and prepare reports for hatchery and farm management.
• Assist in the development of fish health management protocols.
• Ensure compliance with biosecurity and laboratory safety regulations.
• Provide technical support to hatchery and farm staff regarding fish health.
• Conduct research on disease prevention, nutrition, and water treatment techniques.

• Team work and team building skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Skills in laboratory practice
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques
• Communication and Collaboration Skills
• Psychometric Languages
• English

• Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Sciences
• Bachelor’s Degree Microbiology
• Master’s Degree in Microbiology
• Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology
• Master’s Degree in Animal Sciences
• Master’s Degree in Biotechnology
• Master’s Degree in Biology