Lab Assistant – Simulation Lab

 Job Description: Lab Assistant – Simulation Lab

Department/Unit: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Paramedic Training Program
Duty Station: Rwanda Polytechnic, Kigali College, Kigali, Rwanda
Reports to: Program Head (Program Champion), with day-to-day guidance from Senior Lecturers
Employment Terms: 1 year renewable

Position Overview

The Lab Assistant will support the effective operation of the simulation laboratory for Rwanda’s EMT and Paramedic Training Program. The role involves preparing and maintaining simulation equipment, supporting practical training and assessments, managing laboratory resources, and ensuring compliance with safety, infection prevention, and data confidentiality standards. The Lab Assistant will work closely with the Program Head and Senior Lecturers to facilitate competency-based learning and practical skills development.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, operate, and reset simulation scenarios and skills stations, and assist lecturers with demonstrations, supervised practice, OSCEs, and practical skills assessments.
• Maintain, clean, inspect, and perform basic maintenance of simulation manikins, clinical trainers, ambulance equipment, and audiovisual tools; report faults and coordinate repairs.
• Manage laboratory inventory, consumables, equipment loans, stock registers, and maintenance records to ensure the availability and proper use of training resources.
• Ensure laboratory readiness and enforce safety, infection prevention, equipment handling, and waste disposal procedures while supporting students during practical sessions.
• Coordinate clinical rotation logistics, including placement schedules, communication with host institutions, and student attendance records.
• Support simulation technologies and digital health applications while maintaining the confidentiality and security of student and assessment data.
• Maintain laboratory records, equipment registers, and incident logs, and submit monthly activity reports to the Program Head.
• Support training workshops, training-of-trainers activities, and visits by institutional and technical partners.
• Comply with institutional policies, professional ethics, confidentiality requirements, and applicable safety standards, reporting equipment faults, incidents, and safety concerns promptly.
• Work under the supervision of the Program Head and guidance of Senior Lecturers, recognizing that clinical teaching, assessment decisions, and student progression remain the responsibility of authorized academic personnel.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential.

• A0 or A1 qualification in nursing, paramedicine, or a related healthcare profession, such as emergency care, anesthesia, or laboratory sciences.
• Valid professional registration or practicing license from the relevant council, where applicable.
• At least three (3) years of relevant experience in EMS, ambulance services, emergency departments, or simulation/skills laboratory management.
• Working knowledge of emergency care procedures, infection prevention, and basic equipment maintenance.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and record keeping.
• Basic training or certification in digital health and healthcare data protection and confidentiality.
• Good organizational, communication, teamwork, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications and Technical Skills

• Experience establishing or managing simulation or clinical skills laboratories, including manikin-based or augmented reality simulation.
• Certification in BLS, ALS, PHTLS, ITLS, or equivalent emergency-care training.
• Additional training in digital health, health information systems, data protection, or research ethics.
• Demonstrated skills in simulation laboratory setup, equipment maintenance, safe handling, inventory control, and practical assessment support, including OSCEs.
• Knowledge of infection prevention, laboratory safety, waste management, and incident reporting.
• Experience supporting students, coordinating clinical placements, and managing training equipment and resources.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications, digital health tools, record keeping, data confidentiality, and activity reporting.
• Strong teamwork, communication, organizational, and time-management skills, with proficiency in English and Kinyarwanda.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should apply via this link by October 30, 2026