Deadline: 26 October 2015
The African Union (AU) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Senior Veterinary Vaccines Officer, based in Debark, Ethiopia.
The African Union, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African States as well as developing a new partnership worldwide.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Head of Division will perform the following functions-
- Participate in implementation and monitoring of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and quality assurance principles into PANVAC’s laboratories.
- Participate to laboratory activities for priority vaccines quality control testing according to international standards.
- Participate in the preparation and/or maintenance of PANVAC repository of seed material, cell cultures, quality control standards and key reference reagents.
- Assist in the preparation of Manufacturing instruction manuals (Master Formulae), Standard Operating Procedures Manuals and other technical manuals for priority vaccines.
- Implement the training and technology transfer programme of PANVAC, especially in supervising the work of trainees at PANVAC.
- Participate to the introduction of new/improved vaccine production or quality control techniques in the Region.
- Contribute to the promotion of the regional production, standardization and distribution of biologics used for animal disease diagnosis and surveillance.
- Participate in network laboratories external quality assessment and accreditation.
- Contribute to PANVAC’s communication programme.
- Assist in the implementation and operation of PANVAC cost recovery system and other resources mobilization activities.
- Assist the Director in the preparation of PANVAC’s work plans and reports.
- Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Director of PANVAC.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- A minimum of master’s degree in veterinary medicine or related field;
- Postgraduate qualification in the field of bacteriology, virology and immunology would be an added advantage;
- At least 7 years experience in veterinary vaccines production and quality control of which 3 years at a supervisory position. Working in an international organization in Africa would constitute distinct advantages;
- Sound knowledge of the requirements for Quality Assurance and Good Manufacturing Practices as applied to vaccine manufacture;
- Working management experience in an industrial environment;
- Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (English, French, Arabic and Portuguese) is a must. Knowledge of second or all of the other working languages would be an added advantage;
- Excellent drafting and reporting skills;
- Good communication and negotiation skills;
- Good planning and organizational skills;
- Must be computer literate;
- Established expertise in modern vaccine production technologies.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through online process.
For more information, please visit AU.
