Assistant Project Manager
CRO Quality Assurance Manager
CRO Research Study & Facility Operations Manager
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks
to recruit an assistant to provide project management support ensuring that the
project activities run smoothly and ensure the set Programme deliverables are
met
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
Responsibilities
Proposal Development
- Update
and maintain all project documentation including project budget in project
tracking system such as OCS, contracts, invoices, technical reports,
financials among others
Project Planning
- Liaising
with the relevant units/departments to ensure the completion of activities
and documentation to support the procurement plans of the project
- Follow
up on deliverable completion of work plans, ensuring due dates are met
- Assist
with data collection and gathering, analysis and management of project
documentation
Project Execution
- Update
and maintain project records including inputting in the system such as OCS
and following up on approvals and other issues
- Assist
in ensuring effective communication within administrative team
- Gather
inputs for the preparation of project reports
Project Closing
- Create
a list of electronic project documentation/files including reports,
approvals and any other relevant documentation for historical record
- Coordinate
knowledge sharing activities at the close of the project
Qualifications
- Bachelors’
Degree in Business Administration/ Management
- Technical
training in project management – desirable
- At
least 5 years’ project administration experience
- Effective
administrative skills
- Effective
communication and writing skills
- Experience
in facilitating teamwork and collaboration across multiple functions
- Experience
working in an international organization
Terms of Appointment
This position is at job level HG 12. The position is a
2-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
Applicants should send a cover letter and CV explaining
their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job and the names
and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are
knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work
experience to the Director, People and Organizational Development by clicking
on the “Apply Now” tab above before 23 January 2020. The position title and
reference number REF: APM/ AHH /01/2020 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.
CRO Quality Assurance Manager
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks
to recruit a Quality Assurance Officer to maintain a Quality Management System
(QMS) thus ensuring GLP/GCP accreditation under ILRI’s newly developed Contract
Research Organization (CRO) 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
The Program
ILRI is in the process of developing a Contract Research
Organization (CRO) arm to provide services to internal and external research
projects utilizing its animal research facilities. To ensure the delivery of
efficient and high-quality research in line with compliance (VICH GCP) and time
lines, ILRI is looking for an experienced person in charge of quality assurance
and compliance of all CRO activities.
Responsibilities
- Ensure
compliance to relevant guidelines, Controlled Documents and study
plans/protocols by performing:
- Study
specific audits on the critical phases identified for a study;
- Audits
on study plans/protocols and final study reports, including amendments;
- System/facility
and process audits as per audit plan;
- Directed
audits as requested and delegated by Head of Quality Assurance
- Perform
Subcontractor and Outsourced Company evaluations and audits as requested
and delegated;
- Prepare
and issue audit reports and document findings, observations and critical
findings;
- Perform
reviews of Controlled Documents.
- Develop,
recommend and monitor corrective and preventive actions and communicate to
relevant management;
- Manage
Controlled Document deviations and Change Control Plans;
- Manage
the Master Schedules;
- Support
Sponsor audits and Regulatory inspections performed at ILRI;
- Support
in the training of personnel in GLP and GCP principles and of Quality
Assurance SOPs;
- Maintain
internal training compliance;
- Manage
the department’s compliance to accreditation, legal and regulatory
requirements;
- Manage
reporting employees with the intent to promote a culture that reflects the
organization’s values, encourages good performance and rewards productivity;
- Observe
the correct reporting, remedial and corrective actions to be followed by
following set instructions and procedures to report and correct any
non-conformance issues.
- Execute
other tasks and activities as delegated by the supervisor;
- Work
in close collaboration with ILRI’s EOHS (Environmental, Occupational
Health & Safety) department
Qualifications
- MSc.
or equivalent qualification in biological or natural sciences; and
- Sound
knowledge of GLP and GCP quality systems;
- At
least 5 years’ relevant experience;
- Expertise
in animal health, animal welfare, biosecurity, bio-safety issues, and the
3Rs (Refine, Replace and Reduce) concept associated with animal health
research.
Terms of Appointment
This position is at job level HG 15. 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
CRO Research Study & Facility Operations Manager
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks
to recruit a Study and facility operations Manager to be responsible for the
management of study and facility operations under the ILRI’s newly developed
Contract Research Organization (CRO) 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).
The Program
ILRI is in the process of developing a Contract Research
Organization (CRO) arm to provide services to internal and external research
projects utilizing its animal research facilities. To ensure the delivery of
efficient and high-quality research in line with compliance (VICH GCP) and time
lines, ILRI is looking for an experienced person to manage the animal facility
operations, resources scheduling and animal facility compliance to applicable
standards ensuring good quality work, delivery and in a cost-efficient manner.
Responsibilities
Study and animal facility operations
- Guides
the development of study plans, protocols and ethics applications to
high-quality in line with compliance and time lines
- Develop,
validate and execute novel study models to high-quality in line with
compliance and time lines
- Act
as Study Investigator/Director on multiple specialties of GCP, GLP and
non-standard studies to deliver efficient and high-quality research in
line with compliance and time lines
- Team
lead duties which includes management of a team, resource scheduling,
updating of departmental worksheets and general management duties in line
with good people practices and in accordance with departmental objectives
- Ensure
compliance in the use and verification of relevant equipment
- Ensure
compliance in the recording and handling of raw data
- Observe
the workplace rules at all times and report non-conformance to the
relevant person as to ensure that all activities in the workplace are
compliant with company rules, policies and procedures
- Supervise
and implement biosafety and security protocols to maintain a clean,
orderly and audit ready facility at all times
- Ensure
the handling and storage of chemicals and laboratory consumables are
efficient, safe and environmentally sustainable to ensure compliance.
- Observe
the correct reporting, remedial and corrective actions to be followed by
following set instructions and procedures to report and correct any
non-conformance issues
- Perform
specific study related and/or study conduct tasks by following set
instructions and procedures to ensure safe and successful study practices
- Supervise
and implement study administrative tasks by following set instructions and
procedures to ensure safe and successful study delivery
- Ensure
the adherence to specified internal and external compliance and
legislative standards, requirements and practices
- Administration
of veterinary products to animals actively being utilised in a study
inclusive of drugs utilised for concomitant therapy
- Manage
animal facilities by following set instructions and procedures to ensure
and promote good animal husbandry practices resulting in content,
well-adjusted and cared for animals;
- Managing
various aspects of feeding of animals by following set instructions and
procedures in order to maintain healthy animals and reduce feed expenses;
- Ensure
the standards of cleaning of animal housing, equipment and facility is
followed as per set instructions and procedures to prevent contamination,
maintain and optimise animal health and wellbeing and to achieve and
maintain a clean, orderly and audit ready facility at all times;
- Manage
and control pest infestation by following set instructions and procedures
to eliminate harbourage zones, prevent infestations and pest diseases
vectors and to ensure a safe, bio-secured healthy environment for animals;
- And
any other duties that may be assigned to you.
Qualifications
- PhD
in Natural or Biological Science;
- At
least 5 years’ research experience and 7 years’ investigator experience.
- Expertise
in animal health, animal welfare, biosecurity, bio-safety issues, and the
3Rs (Refine, Replace and Reduce) concept associated with animal health
research.
- Expertise
in VICH GCP and GLP
- Experience
in leading multi-disciplinary teams
Terms of Appointment
This position is at job level HG 18. 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
Applications: Applicants should send a cover letter and CV expressing their
interest in the position, what they can bring to the role and the names and
addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are
knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work
experience to the Director, People and Organizational Development through our
recruitment portal by clicking on the “Apply
Now” tab above before 31 January 2020.
The position title and reference number: PC/BIO/2020 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the online
application.
We thank all applicants for their interest in working for
ILRI. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
ILRI does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment
process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). ILRI also
does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.
Qualified women applicants are
encouraged to apply
To find out more about ILRI visit our website at http://www.ilri.org