VACANCY NOTICE – Quality Assurance Officer

JOB LOCATION – Kumasi

Position

The management of the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine (KCCR), together with the Global Health and Infectious Diseases Research Group (GHID), is seeking a Quality Assurance Officer to join our interdisciplinary team.

GHID conducts cross-cutting research in global health and infectious diseases, providing actionable insights to reduce disease burden in Ghana and beyond.

The successful candidate will establish, monitor, and improve continuously the Quality Management System to ensure compliance of Research staff and procedures with International Regulatory and Ethical requirements as well as Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCLP) toward ensuring the safety of study participants and the integrity of biological material and data.

Required Qualification, Competencies and Professional Experience

• Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in the Life sciences (i.e., Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Biological Science, Microbiology, Medical Lab technology, Nursing etc.) or associated functional discipline.
• Research experience

• Competencies and Professional Experience
• Minimum of three years of experience in Quality Assurance of clinical research studies.
• Proficiency in using quality management systems and tools.
• Strong ability to use initiative, prioritize, multi-task, and work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Clear and systematic thinking demonstrates good judgment and problem-solving competencies.
• Excellent attention to detail and a meticulous approach to quality assurance processes.
• Strong communication skills in multicultural, multi-lingual environments.
• Strong ability to provide high level support in project/program delivery.
• Strong organizational skills to maintain and manage documentation related to quality assurance processes.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and matrix structure.
• Thorough understanding of local regulatory requirements and international guidelines, such as Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Clinical Laboratory practice (GCLP) and ISO where applicable.

• Desired Attributes
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Computer literacy
• Experience in clinical trials is an advantage.

Remuneration will be according to KCCR standards. The contract will be for a period of 12 months (renewable) with the first 3 months as probation.

Expected start date: June 2025.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Interested persons should email their applications addressed to The Head of Administration, KCCR, KNUST, Kumasi including their CV, motivation letters, and copies of certificates to: info@kccr.de with e.matey@kccr.de and ghid@kccr.de copied.

Closing Date: 12^th May 2025. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

For further information on the position, please contact e.matey@kccr.de.