Job Vacancy For Senior Biosafety Officer

• Collates relevant data for the formulation of policies;
• Implements programmes and activities of the Unit(s);
• Establishes a system for the receipt and processing of applications;
• Provides inputs for the establishment of administrative mechanisms for the appropriate handling and storage of documents and data in connection with the processing of applications;
• Collects relevant information for the drafting of permits and associated terms and conditions in consultation with the legal unit;
• Provides inputs for the preparation of draft communication on relevant matters to applicants, TAC, other experts and the public;
• Verifies clients' compliance with approval conditions;
• Leads in the inspection of facilities;
• Leads in the investigation of complaints and breaches of terms and conditions;
• Facilitates the performance of enforcement activities in collaboration with key stakeholders;
• Collates inputs for use by Regulatory Agencies for their inspection and compliance activities;
• Conducts public education and sensitization on the Unit's activities in collaboration with the Public Relations Unit;
• Facilitates the building of industry capacity in biosafety inspection;
• Provides inputs for the development of project proposals for the Unit(s);
• Provides inputs for the preparation of annual and other periodic reports of the Unit(s);
• Provides inputs for the preparation of annual work plan and budget of the Unit(s);
• Supervises and appraises the performance of immediate subordinate staff.

• A minimum of a Master's Degree in Biological Sciences or any other related discipline from an accredited tertiary institution;
• A minimum of four (4) years relevant post Bachelor's degree work experience in a relevant organization;
• Must pass a selection interview conducted by the Authority in collaboration with the Public Services Commission.

• Communication, report writing and presentation skills.
• Good research and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of project and programmes management.
• High integrity and good ethical standards.
• Team player.
• Good knowledge in biosafety enforcement procedures.
• Knowledge in relevant Conventions and Treaties.
• Knowledge in the Biosafety Clearing House (BCH) operations.
• Good networking skills.
• Good leadership and mentoring skills.
• Knowledge in relevant IT applications.
• Good strategic planning.
• Monitoring and evaluation skills.
• Guidance and counselling.
• Proposal writing skills.

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