Job particulars
- Job title
- Quality Assurance Manager
- Hiring organisation
- s Expand Recruitment Services
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Industry
- Medical
- Level
- Management
- Posted
- 1 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 8 Oct 2026
Key responsibilities
- Leading, maintaining and continuously improving the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with international cGMP, GDP and GSP standards.
- Acting as a registered Company Pharmacist, fulfilling all legal and regulatory responsibilities of the role, including the release of finished pharmaceutical products to the market.
- Ensuring that all processes, specifications, instructions and results comply with the registered dossiers and with national and international GMP, GSP and GDP regulations.
- Authorizing written procedures and their amendments, including SOPs, cleaning and operating procedures, specifications, analytical methods, validation/qualification and stability protocols, and batch and packaging instructions and records.
- Managing, reviewing and approving the calibration and qualification of equipment, instruments, facilities and utilities, and the validation of manufacturing processes and cleaning procedures.
- Reviewing batch records, packaging records and analytical testing records, and approving or rejecting starting materials, packaging materials, intermediates, bulk and finished products.
- Qualifying, approving and monitoring manufacturers of raw materials, intermediates, packaging materials and finished products, and participating in external audits of vendors and service providers.
- Conducting regular self-inspections and internal audits, managing inspections by authorities and customers, and ensuring timely closure of resulting CAPAs.
- Managing, investigating and closing market complaints and managing product recalls, ensuring timely response to customers and regulatory authorities.
- Ensuring timely preparation, review and approval of Product Quality Review (PQR) reports.
- Preparing, executing, controlling and monitoring the Quality Assurance CAPEX and OPEX budget.
- Acting as the back-up QPPV in the absence of the QPPV.
- Leading and developing the Quality Assurance team Providing functional and disciplinary leadership.
- Ensuring regular and effective cGMP and GDP training of all staff.
- Promoting a strong quality culture across pharmaceutical operations.
Candidate requirements
- To be considered, these minimum requirements must be evident on your resume.
- Education: Bachelor of Pharmacy degree.
- Registered as a Pharmacist in the Republic of Kenya.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry, of which at least 3 years should be in a similar position.
- Expert understanding of local and international regulations and standards for cGMP, GDP and GSP.
- Excellent leadership, reporting and organizational skills, with the ability to design procedures and influence as a team player.
- Self-driven and structured, able to work under minimal supervision, resolve problems in a timely manner and handle high work pressure.
- Proficient computer skills: MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint; proficiency in English.
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Hiring organisation
s Expand Recruitment Services