Job Opportunites at Rwanda Forensic Institute (RFI)

1. Job Title: Nurse

Job responsibilities

• Assess the client’s general health status;
• Treat the victims of violence, trauma or abuse which can include sexual abuse of adults or children;
• Assist Doctors in gathering forensic evidence to aid in criminal investigations.;
• Provide medical advice to law enforcement agencies;
• Perform comprehensive medical examinations;
• Document injuries and preserve evidence such as clothing or biological samples;
• Respect the chain of custody;
• Serve as vital liaisons between healthcare providers, law enforcement, and the courts;
• Provide expert witness testimony and other valuable insights to help secure justice for victims of crime;
• Take care of all materials and equipment at disposal to the service;
• Engage in research activities related to nursing and mentor nurse students in the unit;
• Deliver detailed nursing instructions to clients for discharge;
• Undertake other duties as assigned by his/her superior.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, General Nursing with 0 Year of relevant experience

• Advanced Diploma in General Nursing (A1) with maximum 5 years of relevant working experience at hospital level

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2. Job Title: Forensic drugs and chemistry officer

Job responsibilities

• Assist in operating analytical instruments and performing material characterization on analysis of samples;
• Assist in adjustments, calibrations and generally keep laboratory equipment in good repair;
• Ensure compliance to laboratory QMS;
• Assist specialists in forensic analysis;
• Upkeep lab cleanliness and safety;
• Ensure proper waste management;
• Compile reagents inventory reports (monthly);
• Ensure adequate stocking levels of reagents and consumables;
• Undertaking other duties as assigned by his/her superior.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Forensic Science, Forensic Chemistry, Forensic Pharmacy with 0 Year of relevant experience

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3. Job Title: Ballistics & Tool Marks Officer

Job responsibilities

• Assist in operating analytical instruments and performing material characterization on analysis of samples;
• Assist in adjustments, calibrations and generally keep laboratory equipment in good repair;
• Ensure compliance to laboratory QMS;
• Assist specialists in forensic analysis;
• Upkeep lab cleanliness and safety;
• Ensure proper waste management;
• Compile reagents inventory reports (monthly);
• Ensure adequate stocking levels of reagents and consumables;
• Undertaking other duties as assigned by his/her superior.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Chemistry, Forensic Science, Physics with 0 Year of relevant experience

• Master's Degree in Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Forensic Science with 0 Year of relevant experience

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4. Job Title: Toxicology & Blood Alcohol Officer

Job responsibilities

• Assist in operating analytical instruments and performing material characterization on analysis of samples;
• Assist in adjustments, calibrations and generally keep laboratory equipment in good repair;
• Ensure compliance to laboratory QMS;
• Assist specialists in forensic analysis;
• Upkeep lab cleanliness and safety;
• Ensure proper waste management;
• Compile reagents inventory reports (monthly);
• Ensure adequate stocking levels of reagents and consumables;
• Undertaking other duties as assigned by his/her superior.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, Forensic Chemistry, Forensic Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Forensic Science, Chemistry with 0 Year of relevant experience

• Master's Degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Forensic Science, Forensic Chemistry, Forensic Pharmacy with 0 Year of relevant experience

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5. Job Title: Counsellor

Job responsibilities

• Advise in situation on abnormal behavior of victims and suspects;
• Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and study behavior and mental processes of victims and suspects;
• Provide mental health care;
• Provide individual and group counseling sessions to victims and suspects,
• Ensure that confidentiality and the right to privacy is strictly maintained with regard to sensitive information;
• To conduct research and provide consultation services to disorders;
• To maintain records;
• Undertake other duties as assigned by his/her superior.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health with 0 Year of relevant experience

• Mater's Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Mental Health, Clinical Psychology with 0 Year of relevant experience

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