The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Quality Assurance Officer to work under the guidance of the Quality Assurance (QA) Manager to ensure efficient and high-quality research delivery in compliance with the relevant standards and timelines within ILRI's Clinical Research Facilities and Contract Research (CRF & CR) unit.

ILRI works to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock. It is the only one of 15 CGIAR research centres dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, it has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa. www.ilri.org

Key Responsibilities:

1. Ensure compliance with relevant guidelines, Controlled Documents, and study protocols through the following actions:
   • Conduct study-specific audits on identified critical phases.
   • Perform audits on study schedules, study protocols (including amendments), and final study reports (including data, graphs, and tables).
   • Conduct audits on system/facility and processes, directed audits, and evaluation of subcontractors and outsourced companies.
   • Coordinate/ facilitate the hosting of sponsor audits and regulatory inspections at the Study Site.
2. Operational tasks: Handle the day-to-day operational aspects of the quality assurance programme, including preparing, conducting, and issuing audit reports, documenting findings, observations, and critical points, and implementing corrective actions, and comply with standards for small to mid-sized projects.
3. Documentation and record keeping: Manage quality assurance documentation, contribute to the document review processes, deviations management, and change control processes to ensure continuous process improvement.
4. Monitor and report corrective and preventive actions for non-conformance issues, communicating actions taken to Quality Assurance Manager and relevant management.
5. Prepare and update Audit Register, Master Schedule, Master Record Index and SOP Vault to ensure that staff have access to most-up-to date procedures for carrying out their tasks effectively and consistently.
6. Contribute to the training of staff on quality standards (GCP principles), procedures, and regulations as directed by the QA Manager to ensure compliance.
7. Administration role:
   • Implement the relevant policies and procedures in alignment with the criteria for accreditation, as well as legal and regulatory requirements.to ensure the Study Site's adherence to accreditation, legal, and regulatory standards
   • Collaborate closely with Facilities and Projects Unit, EOHS, and other departments within ILRI to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
8. Perform other delegated tasks and activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biological or natural sciences or any other relevant field.
• Familiarity with quality systems such as Good Clinical Practices.
• Certificate in Quality Auditing (e.g. Certified Quality Auditor, or relevant certificate) is an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role as quality assurance officer.
• Proficient in computer skills.
• Knowledge of animal health, animal welfare, biosecurity, bio-safety issues is preferred.

Post location: The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya

Terms of Appointment

This position is at job level HG 12 and it is only open to Kenyan nationals. The position is a 3-year contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding. ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes pension, medical and other insurances.

How to apply

Click on the link to apply on or before 7 August 2025, https://www.ilri.org/join-us/jobs-careers?jid=57614-quality-assurance-associate