KEMRI QA/QC Officer Jobs in Kenya

KEMRI QA/QC Officer Jobs in Kenya

Program Description:

This program is collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) whose main remit is to conduct research in Malaria, HIV, parasitology, TB and other diseases. The HIV Research Branch has a vacancy for QA Supervisor

Qualification Required

Bachelor’s Degree in Community Health, Public Health or any relevant Social Science or relevant qualifications from a recognized institution

Proficient in computer applications

Be in possession of an ISO 15189 implementation certificate

Be in possession of ISO 19011 internal audit for medical laboratory officer training

Be in possession of method validation certificates

Experience in working in ISO 15189 accredited laboratory

Experience in handling regulatory affairs with correspondents

Experience in performing HIV molecular diagnosis test and the related laboratory quality
assurance/quality control measures

Specific Tasks and Responsibilities

The QA supervisor responsibilities shall include and not be limited to the following:

Head the quality management unit in the lab and ensures continuous quality management systems implementation

Ensures the processes need for QMS are established, implemented and maintained

Promote awareness of users’ needs and requirements throughout the laboratory and HIV
research branch

Ensure conformance with requirements for applicable regulatory entities (e.g. ISO 15189,
KENAS, GCLP)

Perform periodic laboratory internal audits and ensure departments perform timely follow up
of audit findings

Prepare and present audit findings

and/or other related information to the stakeholders

Perform oversite and documentation of all laboratory trainings and competency assessments

Perform audit and inspection preparations.

Ensure procedure manuals are written, updated and approved in a timely manner

Maintain laboratory QA/QC procedures in the performance of assigned duties

Ensure that processes needed for QMS are established, implemented and maintained

Compile, develop, implement and revise quality management system to ensure it is up to date
at any given time

Plan and carry out internal audits of the quality management system and plan for review
process

Plan, conduct and facilitate quality assurance training workshops and seminars

Identify and address complaints, non-conformances and corrective actions

Schedule and organize management review meetings in consultation with the laboratory
manager

Prepare quarterly quality management system reports

Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time by immediate supervisor.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; KEMRI QA/QC Officer Jobs in Kenya

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