Kemri Laboratory Quality Officer Job

Reference Number: LQO1-11 

Category: Laboratory and Medical Technology

Salary: 73, 706

Grade: 4.8

Location: Kilifi

Country: Kenya

Summary:
Together with other Quality staff, ensure the laboratory QMS is maintained to internationally recognised GCLP standards. Assist in the expansion of the QMS to other areas of the laboratory in order to qualify for GCLP accreditation.

Reporting Lines: The post holder will report to the Clinical Trials Lab Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure maintenance and control of laboratory QMS records and documentation.
• Maintain laboratory staff training database. Identification and coordinate quality related training needs.
• Set and monitor Quality Assurance compliance objectives.
• Liaise with managers and operating staff within the laboratories to ensure that QA/QC procedures are continuously monitored with well documented Corrective Action where appropriate.
• Organizes for internal audits and liaises with the external auditors, monitors and inspectors in conducting audit activities.
• Coordinate regular QMS performance meetings with designated personnel from each laboratory discipline.
• Collating and analysing performance data and charts against defined parameters.
• Promote quality achievements and performance improvement within the throughout the laboratories.
• Deputise for other Quality staff where required

Skills and Competence:

• Bachelors Degree, Med Lab HND or equivalent
• Three years experience

How to apply

http://careers.kemri-wellcome.org/vacancy/laboratory-quality-officer

Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews. The application closing date is 4th February 2011. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.