Quality Assurance and Risk Management Officer at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Vacancy No. CRDR/015/09/23

Person specification:
For appointment to this grade the candidate must have:

•  Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences or any other relevant field from a recognized Institution;
•  Proficient in computer applications;
•  At least three years’ experience working in a clinical trial or research setting will be an added advantage and
•  Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Skills and Abilities:

•  Planning skills;
•  Creativity and innovation skills;
•  Analytical skills;
•  Communication and reporting skills;
•  Interpersonal skills;
•  Ability to work independently and Team player.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Assisting in preparing the program for monitoring of quality assurance Activities;
•  Assisting in carrying out quality checks of Research procedures and products;
•  Assisting in preparing non-conforming reports and corrective action plan on quarterly basis for decision making;
•  Assisting in Developing non-conforming products reports and corrective action plan on monthly basis;
•  Assisting in Carrying out internal audits on quality compliance and follow-up audits;
•  Oversee daily quality checks and error resolution
•  Tracking of regulatory approvals
•  Supervise the quality control and assurance team

Terms of Employment

One (1) year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service with a probation period for the first 3 months. Salary is as per the stated KEMRI scale.

Applications should include the following:

• 1. Letter of Application (Indicate Vacancy Number)
• 2. Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae with Telephone number and e-mail address
• 3. Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers
• 4. Copies of Academic Certificates and Transcripts

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to Apply to Deputy Director, CRDR, P.O. Box 47855-00100, Nairobi, not later than October 12, 2023. All applications must be submitted through crdrkemri@kemri.go.ke