Senior Quality Assurance Officer

Reference: HRM 72/173/26 - UBTS

Reports to: Principal Quality Assurance Officer or Director, UBTS

Qualifications: i. A Bachelor’s Degree in Quality Assurance OR Health Sciences, Biomedical Sciences OR Laboratory Sciences OR Public Health OR a related field from a recognised University/Institution. ii. Relevant professional qualification or training in Quality Management from a recognized Institution Experience At least three (3) years’ working experience as a Quality Assurance Officer in Government or reputable Organisaation

Other

Good communication, counselling and interpersonal skills.

Duties and

a) a) Participate in the development, implementation and review of quality assurance systems for UBTS. b) b) Monitor compliance with established quality standards, guidelines, policies and procedures for blood transfusion services. c) c) Conduct quality assurance assessments, inspections and audits of blood transfusion activities. d) d) Identify quality gaps and recommend appropriate corrective and preventive actions. e) e) Monitor implementation of corrective and preventive actions and follow up outstanding quality issues. f) f) Participate in development, review and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality management documentation.

g) g) Participate in quality improvement initiatives across Regional Blood Banks. h) h) Support staff in understanding and implementing quality management requirements. i) i) Participate in investigation and documentation of non-conformities, incidents and adverse events. j) j) Compile and analyse quality assurance data and prepare periodic reports. k) k) Participate in internal and external quality assessments and accreditation-related activities. l) l) Participate in training, mentorship and Continuous Professional Development on quality assurance. m) m) Maintain proper records and documentation of quality assurance activities. n) Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.