Quality Assurance Officer (Full-time Medical Job) – Abacus Parenteral Drugs Limited (APDL)

Job Listing: Quality Assurance Officer

Employer: Abacus Parenteral Drugs Limited (APDL)
Location: Mukono, Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: 30th November 2024

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule, prepare protocols/reports, and conduct process and cleaning validation.
• Provide training, motivation, coaching, and support to employees to maintain quality standards.
• Investigate deviations, complaints, and recalls in coordination with the Regulatory Affairs (RA) team.
• Issue controlled documents such as specifications, BMRs, BPRs, preventive maintenance plans, facility layouts, SOPs, and protocols.
• Collect and compile statistical quality data and maintain accurate records (APQR).
• Monitor warehouse cleaning, temperature mapping, and record-keeping.
• Assist QA team leaders in developing and implementing QA policies and procedures and monitor their effectiveness.
• Report quality issues to management and other relevant departments.
• Verify received materials to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Conduct online document inspections to ensure compliance with data integrity.
• Manage retention, issuance, and destruction of all records.
• Oversee approved reprocessing and reworks, change controls, CAPA, and risk management.
• Ensure initial and ongoing training for quality control personnel.
• Provide line clearance for production activities.
• Approve or reject received starting materials.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, or a related field.
  • A postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.
• Experience:
  • At least 2 years in a pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Technical Skills:
  • Report writing and analytical skills.
  • Budget management and presentation skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Negotiation, strategic thinking, and conflict management skills.
• Behavioral Competencies:
  • Respectful, sociable, and team-oriented.
  • Result-driven, responsible, and mature.
  • Innovative and adaptable to change.
  • Strong leadership and business acumen.

How to Apply

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should submit their applications and updated CVs via email to:
apdlug.careers@abacuspharma.com

Deadline: 30th November 2024

About Abacus Parenteral Drugs Limited (APDL)

Abacus Parenteral Drugs Limited (APDL) is a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical manufacturing facility located in Mukono, Uganda. Designed to meet CGMP requirements, the facility integrates advanced engineering with eco-friendly designs, emphasizing energy conservation, cleanliness, and operational excellence.