Quality Assurance Officer at Shalina Healthcare

Shalina Healthcare is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in sub-Saharan Africa. For the last 35 years, we have made it our mission to provide quality medicines to those who need it the most. We manufacture and distribute branded prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical and consumer products across various therapeutic groups, including anti-malarial, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory, and nutrition. We have a track record few can match and our brands are among the most trusted in Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Quality Assurance Officer

Location: Ogun
Job Type: Full time

Job Summary

• The QA Officer is responsible for ensuring that all pharmaceutical products are manufactured in compliance with cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices), regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards.
• This role involves reviewing processes, procedures, and documentation to maintain the highest levels of product quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to GMP, SOPs, and regulatory standards across all production activities.
• Review and approve batch manufacturing and packaging records.
• Conduct line clearance checks before the start of production and packaging.
• Participate in internal audits, self-inspections, and external regulatory inspections.
• Investigate and report deviations, incidents, and non-conformances.
• Coordinate change controls, CAPAs (Corrective and Preventive Actions), and product complaints.
• Monitor and ensure implementation of environmental monitoring and calibration programs.
• Participate in supplier/vendor qualification and audits.
• Review validation protocols and reports (process, cleaning, equipment, etc.).
• Ensure the implementation and training of GMP and quality systems.
• Maintain QA documentation and manage document control processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the quality management system.

Qualifications and Experience

• B.Pharm, B.Sc in Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related field.
• 2 - 5 years' experience in QA roles within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Good knowledge of GMP, GDP, GLP, and regulatory requirements (e.g., NAFDAC,PCN
• Familiarity with quality systems (ISO, QMS, etc.).

Key Competencies:

• Attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic QA software tools.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment.diagnostics@shalina.com using the job title as the subject of the email.