Job Ref: KVVPI/ QA/002/01/2022- (One Post)
Reports to Senior Quality Assurance Officer
Directly supervises Quality Assurance Assistants I/II
Job Purpose
The Quality Assurance Officers are directly involved in the execution of professional activities leading to the achievement of the departmental objectives, performance targets, strategy and the organizational mandate. They are the hands–on professionals.
Duties and Responsibilities
Executing the evaluation and signing off of laboratory records and documents
Troubleshooting existing products/processes in case of disruptions in the processes and drawing the corrective actions to be taken
Isolating and reporting the non-conforming products, reagents and materials to the senior Quality Assurance Officer for her/his attention
Monitoring storage conditions for materials and products and taking the necessary action in case of variation
Coaching attachés, interns and new staff in the laboratory under the supervision of the Senior Quality Officer
Executing safe disposal of biological and chemical waste materials
Recording the daily checks of cold rooms, hot rooms, incubators, liquid nitrogen tanks, fridges and freezers and taking action where necessary
Maintaining/keeping of working seeds used in vaccine production
Coordinating the decontamination of biological materials and glassware
Coordinating the cleaning, preparing and sterilizing of laboratory apparatus
Weighing of media components, media preparation and sterilization
Conducting tests of raw material, intermediates and new products
Analyzing experimental samples
Participating in development of Standard Operation Procedures
Collecting, preparing and managing of samples and specimens
Reporting their work related needs to the Senior Quality Assurance Officer
Operating within the boundaries of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), International Standards
Organization (ISO) requirements and biosafety and biosecurity measures
18. Using Laboratory Management Information System for data capturing, storage and
retrieval
Reporting of dysfunctional laboratory equipment and machines for action
Prudent use of departmental resources to minimize wastage
Responsible for particular machines that they operate in the course of executing their duties
Academic and Professional Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences such as Veterinary Sciences, Applied Science, Biological/Medical Laboratory Science any other relevant field OR Higher Diploma and Diploma in above disciplines from recognized institutions.
Work experience
Entry level for degree holders OR worked as Quality Assurance Officer III for at least 3 years OR at least 5 years in a similar position in a relevant industry
Functional Skills, Behavioural Competencies/Attributes
Proficiency in computer applications
Good verbal and written communication skills
Be a team player
Attention to details
Stress tolerance
Results–driven
Time–management
Multi–Tasking Knowledge of GLP and Safety procedures.
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Application should be accompanied with copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, testimonials, national Identity card or passport and other relevant supporting documents, a detailed curriculum vitae stating current position remuneration, emails or other contact details (names, email addresses and mobile phones numbers) of three (3) referees familiar with your qualifications and work experienceShortlisted candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and submit among other documents the following: –Interested applicants should submit ten (10) copies of their application and attachments which should be marked “Application for the position of Ref. No. ……………………All applications should be addressed to:Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Veterinary Vaccines Production Institute
P O Box 53260 – 00200
NAIROBI.Postal and Hand deliveries of the applications will be accepted.Applications must be received on or before Tuesday 15th February 2022 at 4pm.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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