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Job TitleSenior Quality Assurance Officer
Job TypeContract
Job SalaryKES 148,113.00 - KES 217,170.00
Job Description

Ensure compliance of the processes and products to established industry standards, specifications, and procedures, ensure quality system is implemented and its integrity maintained

Job Specification

Requirements

  1. Minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience; 
  2. Bachelor’s Degree in the following disciplines; Microbiology, Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Biometry, Medicine, Virology, Immunology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Applied biology, General biology, Animal Science, Medical Laboratory sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Science Environmental science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  3. Training in Current Good Manufacturing practices (cGMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP);
  4. Training in Quality Management Systems; 
  5. Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks; 
  6. Proficiency in computer applications; and 
  7. Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.  

Key Competencies and skills

  1. Good analytical skills;
  2. Effective communication skills; 
  3. Interpersonal skills;
  4. Creativity and innovative;
  5. Result – driven;
  6. Integrity and professionalism 
  7. Team player.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  1. Analyze raw materials, intermediates, standards and finished products;
  2. Ensure safety standards and cleanliness of laboratory are maintained; 
  3. Prepare deviation reports, testing protocols, and trend analyses in technical reports; 
  4. Conduct assessment on new technologies and methods to make recommendations regarding their usage; 
  5. Write/revise standard quality control operating procedures;
  6. Monitor storage conditions for materials and products; 
  7. Ensure performance and evaluation of in-process controls;
  8. Evaluate and sign Quality Assurance records;
  9. Implement Standard Operation Procedures;
  10. Undertake process validations and calibrations of control equipment; 
  11. Undertake drawing up equipment specifications and modifications;
  12. Prepare and submit periodic reports.
Grade6
No Sought1
Advert Ref KBI/02/05/2025
Successful candidates will be required to submit clearance certificates from the following bodies:
  • Kenya Revenue Authority - (Valid Tax compliance certificate).
  • Directorate of Criminal Investigations - (Certificate of good conduct)
  • Higher Education Loans Board - (Compliance certificate, where applicable)
  • Ethics and Anti – Corruption Commission - (Self-Declaration form)
  • Credit Reference Bureau - (Certificate of clearance or credit report)