Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 04, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Principal Product Quality Control Officer

Job Purpose:
Provide leadership in the quality control activities to ensure that the quality of all batches of products manufactured in the facility meets adopted pre-set standards and requirements both local and international.

Requirements:
• A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience, with at least three (3) years in a Supervisory position in the public service or in the private sector;
• Bachelors degree in any of the following field: Pharmacy, Life/ Biological Sciences (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Microbiology) or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Masters degree in any of the following fields: Pharmacy, Life/ Biological Sciences (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Microbiology) or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a professional body, where applicable;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Experience in vaccine/sterile product manufacturing and/or vaccine/sterile product quality assurance will be an added advantage;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Key Competencies and skills
• A clear understanding of product quality control;
• Analytical and conceptual skills;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Decision making and problem-solving;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Supervisory skills;
• Attention to details;
• Coaching and mentoring skills;
• Team player; and
• Results-driven.

Job Specification
Key Duties & Responsibilities
• Prepare detailed instructions for each test and analysis;
• Develop a framework for identification and segregation of test samples to avoid mix-up and cross-contamination;
• Undertake environmental monitoring and equipment validation for evaluating the adequacy of the manufacturing conditions;
• Release or reject raw materials and intermediate products, packaging, labelling materials, the final containers in which drugs are to be placed and finished product;
• Establish and, when necessary, revise control procedures and specifications; and
• Ascertain the examination of returned products to determine whether such products should be released, reprocessed or destroyed.

Terms of Service
The successful applicant will be appointed on permanent and pensionable terms. A competitive remuneration package will be offered in line with the term of service of the Institu


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Applicants are notified of the following:
• Detailed job description requirements, and how to apply are available on https://recruitment.biovax.go.ke  and at www.health.go.ke
• All applications MUST be received on or before 21st July, 2022 by 5.00 pm East African Time.
• The Kenya Biovax is an equal opportunity employer, Persons with disability, female, marginalized and minorities are encouraged to apply.
• There are No fees charged.
• Canvassing for any kind will result in disqualification of the candidate.
• In case of any further clarification or inquiries about the advertised positions, please do not hesitate to reach out on: Email address: info@biovax.go.ke  , hr@biovax.go.ke 
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Interested and qualified? Go to The Kenya BioVax Institute on recruitment.biovax.go.ke to apply



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