Quality Officer Job at Zambart - Career Opportunity in Zambia
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Vacancy title:
Quality Officer

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Administrative & Office ]

 

Jobs at:

Zambart

Deadline of this Job:
November 20, 2019  

Duty Station:
Within Zambia , Lusaka , South - Central Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, November 12, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed


JOB DETAILS:
Zambart, formerly Zambia AIDS Related Tuberculosis (ZAMBART) is a research-focussed non-governmental organisation that conducts research on HIV and Tuberculosis to help control and mitigate the impact of the dual epidemic. Zambart staff form an interdisciplinary team with a range of expertise including epidemiology, clinical science, social science, laboratory, operations research, health systems and services research, health policy analysis, health economics, health communication and counselling.
To support our wide range of research activities, we are looking for candidates to fill the position of Quality Officer to be based at our Head Office, Central Laboratory in Lusaka.
Job Purpose:
To assist the Zambart Central Laboratory in its effort to achieve and maintain SADCAS accreditation by spearheading the introduction and implementation of a Quality Management System (QMS) and monitoring compliance in accordance with ISO 15189:2012. .

  Job Responsibilities:
• To work closely with laboratory staff to implement and monitor compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS)
• To have primary responsibility for organizing, coordinating, and documenting all Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) and External Quality Assurance (EQA) programs
• To coordinate and develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), monitor compliance and maintain records and documentation
• To develop, present, and document quality assurance (QA) training programs for laboratory staff
• To maintain databases and computer programs for the compilation and statistical analysis of quality assurance (QA) data
• To maintain records of laboratory equipment, maintenance and service in accordance with ISO 15189:2012
• To perform TB and HIV testing when necessary


Job Skills: Not Specified


  Job Qualifications:
• BSc in Biomedical or Biological Sciences
• Master’s degree in Biomedical or Biological Sciences, Quality Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, or related field
• Extensive experience working in a TB and/or HIV testing laboratory and writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Previous experience or training in ISO 15189:2012 and Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Excellent computer skills and experience with statistical software
• Excellent oral and written communication skills


  Job Education Requirements:
• Master’s degree in Biomedical or Biological Sciences, Quality Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, or related field


Job Experience Requirements:
• Previous experience or training in ISO 15189:2012 and Quality Management Systems (QMS)

 

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Job application procedure
Only applicants who meet the criteria for the above position should submit their application letter, CV and certificates to The Human Resources Manager, Zambart Head Office situated at UNZA Ridgeway Campus P. O Box 50697 Lusaka or jobs@zambart.org.zm .
Closing Date:
The closing date for the receipt of applications is Wednesday, 20th November, 2019.


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Job Info
Job Category: Administrative jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job:  20th November, 2019
Duty Station: Lusaka
Posted: 12-11-2019
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 12-11-2019
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 12-11-2065
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