Job Type :
Full-time
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
1. Executes organizational goals and objectives consistent with the mission and vision of the Belize National Forensic Science Service Department.
2. Enforces and assists in the developing of Laboratory and Departmental policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, health and safety, and environmental protection standards.
3. Assists in prioritizing and implementing operational policies.
4. Ensures that all programs, services, and activities of the Laboratory are met.
5. Manages a Forensic Laboratory staffed with scientific, technical and clerical employees through Supervisors of respective sections.
6. Assists in ensuring adequate maintenance of Department's facilities.
7. Assists in the development of the annual budget allocated for the Laboratory.
8. Manages and effectively uses the budget and procures items for the Laboratory.
9. Ensures proper inventory and audit trail in the Forensic Laboratory.
10. Monitors the supervision of personnel and work schedules.
11. Monitors exhibit management and work-flow of each section of the Laboratory.
12. Implements and monitors proficiency testing for all Forensic Analysts.
13. Procures local and international training for Forensic Personnel.
14. Coordinates training for national stakeholders on matters pertaining to forensic science.
15. Monitors coordination between Analysts, Investigators, Medical Examiners, Scenes of Crime Technicians, and members of the legal and judicial system to ensure that appropriate and adequate forensic services are provided in a timely manner.
16. Assists in public relations and sensitization efforts.
17. Supervises the implementation and enforcement of Quality Management System requirements for the Forensic Laboratory.
18. Prepares comprehensive reports and statistical analyses from all sections of the Laboratory.
19. Ensures timely, efficient and secure outsourcing of forensic casework (DNA, Toxicology, etc.) to accredited laboratories as required.
20. Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.