Principal Pharmaceutical Analyst (Sample Management)

Job Specifications: Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail; Initiating the development and review procedures, guidelines in sample management; Maintaining WHO good practices for Pharmaceutical Quality Control Laboratories and ISO 17025 standards; Complying with Environmental Health and Safety, Biosafety, Biosecurity requirements and participate in monitoring the environmental conditions in the Laboratory and report any deviations; Maintaining data security, protection and tracking through the Laboratory information system; Undertaking performance management of the department including performance contracting and appraisal; Participating in preparation of work plans and ensuring efficiency in the day-to-day operations of the Laboratory; Generating requisition for approval and participate in departmental administrative plans including budgets and procurement plans; Preparing samples for disposal waste in accordance with all applicable procedures; Providing oversight and verification of quotations, invoices, methods of analysis and request forms against the analysis undertaken in the laboratory; Coordinating receipts of samples or consignments and ensures conformity to the set regulations and procedures; Establishing and maintaining a data repository/ inventory of Manufacturer's methods and validation data, client samples, clients listing, costing, certificates among others; Ensuring proper disposal of samples in accordance with all applicable procedures. Person specifications: For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have: Cumulative service period of (9) years' relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Senior Pharmaceutical Analyst or in a comparable position. Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, Environmental Health or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Certificate of Registration as a Pharmacist from Pharmacy and Poisons Board; Membership to a relevant professional body; Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health; and Proficiency in computer applications.