About this role
National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL)
National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL) is a State Corporation within the Ministry of Health for Quality Control of Medicines on behalf of Government.
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
- Performance verification of columns, class A glassware and methods of analysis;
- Implementing biosafety and biosecurity framework in the Laboratory;
- Adherence to the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) instructions for each chemical;
- Managing of Analytical samples by ensuring that they are well labelled, sorted and stored appropriately as per the manufacturer requirements;
- Implementing quality management system and risk strategies;
- Participating in internal audits including carrying out investigations, undertaking Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs);
- Cleaning of specialized equipment;
- Implementing the Laboratory’s waste management plan and procedures; and
- Participating in surveys including Post market Surveillances of HPTs.
Person Specifications:
For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have:
- Cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Senior Laboratory Analyst or in a comparable position;
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
- Membership to a professional body and Registration Certificate where applicable;
- Management Course not lasting less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and
- Proficiency in computer application.
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