Laboratory Quality Assurance Technologist - Kisumu At Kenya Medical Research - Kemri

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, monitor and implement quality assurance compliance objectives and programs and report on progress/ level of compliance.
• Participate in the development, review, update and implementation of quality policies, procedures and monitoring tools.
• iaise with managers and operating staff within the laboratories to ensure that QA/QC procedures are continuously monitored with well documented corrective action where appropriate.
• Collate and analyse performance data and charts against defined parameters.
• Organise internal audits as per identified auditable areas, train internal auditors, co-ordinate internal audits and ensure document all audit findings are documented.
• Liaise with the external auditors, monitors and inspectors in conducting audit activities including scheduling audits, facilitating audits and working with relevant staff to implement actionable areas/findings.
• Maintain laboratory staff training database, identify and coordinate quality related training needs, develop training programs and materials and conduct training.
• Promote quality achievements and performance improvement within and throughout the laboratories.
• Coordinate regular QMS performance meetings with designated personnel from each laboratory discipline to communicate objectives, discuss performance and identify areas of improvement.
• Ensure maintenance and control of laboratory QMS records and documentation.
• Prepare and submit reports as and when required.
• Prepare research papers for presentation at conferences or publication.
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in any of the following fields: Medical Laboratory Sciences, Laboratory sciences, Laboratory Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Mandatory
• At least 5 years' experience in laboratory quality management within a research or clinical laboratory. Mandatory
• Training in GCLP and/or GCP. Mandatory
• Experience conducting internal audits, CAPA management, proficiency testing, equipment qualification, and document control. Mandatory
• Excellent report writing and analytical skills Skills & Competencies
• Planning and Organizational skills; Skills & Competencies
• Communication and reporting skills; Skills & Competencies
• Interpersonal skills; Skills & Competencies
• Creativity and Innovativeness; Skills & Competencies
• Critical thinking skills Skills & Competencies
• Team player. Skills & Competencies