Job Title: Quality Assurance Officer
Organization: Microhaem Scientifics
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Employment Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: 11th November 2024
Job Overview
Microhaem Scientifics is looking for a detail-oriented and diligent Quality Assurance Officer to ensure that products and processes meet the highest standards of quality and compliance within the pharmaceutical industry. In this role, you’ll be key to maintaining product integrity and upholding our commitment to safe and effective pharmaceuticals.
Key Responsibilities
- Quality Compliance: Monitor adherence to all relevant regulations, guidelines, and industry standards in pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality control.
- Documentation Management: Maintain and organize quality control documents, including batch records, SOPs, and quality testing data.
- Batch Release: Review batch records to ensure products meet specifications before distribution.
- Quality Audits: Participate in internal and external audits to assess regulatory compliance and identify improvements.
- CAPA Management: Support in identifying and implementing Corrective and Preventive Actions for quality issues.
- Root Cause Investigation: Identify gaps and deviations in the quality system, following up to ensure resolution.
- Change Control: Review and assess process, equipment, or procedural changes for quality impact.
- Supplier Quality: Work with suppliers to assess their quality systems and ensure the quality of raw materials.
- Quality Training: Develop and deliver quality-related training for employees to enhance their understanding of quality principles.
- Product Complaints: Investigate and address product quality complaints, working with departments to implement corrective actions.
- Validation Activities: Support equipment qualification, process validation, and cleaning validation.
- Risk Assessment: Participate in risk assessment activities to identify and mitigate quality risks.
- Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the enhancement of quality systems by identifying process improvements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical/Pharmacy/Biomedical Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in quality assurance within the pharmaceutical or related industry.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations and guidelines, including GMP and ICH guidelines.
- Strong data analysis and information retrieval skills.
- Attention to detail and strong analytical skills to assess quality data and trends.
- Experience with quality management systems and documentation practices.
- Problem-solving skills for addressing quality issues and implementing solutions.
- Familiarity with risk assessment and root cause analysis methodologies.
- Certification in Quality Management or Quality Assurance is desirable.
How to Apply
Please send the following documents to recruitment@microhaem.co.ug:
- Application letter
- CV/Resume with at least 3 referees
- Academic documents
About Microhaem Scientifics
Founded in 2012, Microhaem Scientifics (MHS) is the first indigenous IVD test kits manufacturer in the Great Lakes Region of Africa. Based in Kampala, Uganda, MHS is a leading medical supplies company dedicated to quality and innovation.
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