EXTERNAL JOB ADVERTISEMENT
National Medical Stores is an autonomous Corporation that was established by an Act of Parliament in 1993. Our mandate is to procure, store and distribute medicines and other medical supplies to health facilities.
Our vision is “A POPULATION WITH ADEQUATE AND ACCESSIBLE QUALITY MEDICINES AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES”
Our Mission is “TO EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY SUPPLY ESSENTIAL MEDICINES AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES TO HEALTH FACILITIES IN UGANDA”
We are now looking for competent persons who possess appropriate skills, knowledge and right attitude to fill vacant positions which have either fallen vacant or have been created in the NMS Structure. Applications are now invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant positions existing at the NMS Head Office
SUMMARY:
| Job Ref. Number | Job Title | Job Grade | No. of Positions |
| NMS/2023/35 | Quality Analyst | Grade 06 | 01 |
NMS/2023/35: Quality Analyst
Job Title: Quality Analyst
Reports to: Senior Quality Analyst
Job Grade: Grade 06
Job Classification: Officer
Job Purpose: Responsible for implementation of, and adherence to the required national and international standards and practices in the process of testing samples, management and control of data and results
Responsible for: None
ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Analyse allocated samples of medicines and medical supplies according to approved methods, data, and report test results
- Write technical reports such as analytical test reports, trend analysis, validation and verification reports, qualification reports among others.
- Implement Quality Management System processes such as documentation, complaint management, deviations, safety, investigation of non-conforming work, change management, implementation of corrective and preventive action, risk management and audits etc.
- Carry out analytical method validation, verification, transfer, and Laboratory proficiency tests
- Participate in the preparation of specifications and initiation of procurement for glassware, chemicals & reagents, Chemical reference substances, equipment, and laboratory consumables in accordance with approved procedures
- Responsible for accuracy of statistical tables (e.g. excel validations), data listings and report text and contribute to the interpretation and publication of the findings
- Collaborate with different teams and stakeholders within and outside of NMS
- Identify any risks noted during execution of duties and formally report to the immediate supervisor.
- Any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS
- Honors Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bio-medical Laboratory Technology, or related field
- Proficiency in quality Control testing of medicines or medical devices and related products
- Good Knowledge of Good practices for Quality Control Laboratories.
- Proven understanding of the Laboratory Quality Management Systems as per ISO/IEC 17025:2017
WORK EXPERIENCE
- 2 years working experience in a related field.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Analytical
- Stakeholder Management
- Communication
- Proficiency in quality control testing
- Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
- Data management
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