Senior Technologist – Production (2)
The NARO Vaccine and Pharmaceuticals Centre (NVPC) is a specialized Centre of the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) responsible for research, development, production and commercialization of vaccines, pharmaceuticals and other products of strategic importance to animal health and agricultural development.
In line with the Centre’s strategic objectives and the need to ensure effective implementation of its programs and activities, the Centre is seeking competent, innovative, results-oriented and suitably qualified candidates with the relevant knowledge, skills and experience to contribute to the achievement of its mandate and strategic objectives. Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant positions at NVPC. Employment terms for all positions are contractual and the duty station is NVPC, Nakyesasa, off Gayaza-Zirobwe Road.
Ref No.: NVPC/EXT/2026/03
Job Title: Senior Technologist – Production
No. of posts: 2
Reports to: Principal Quality Assurance Officer
Job Purpose:
To provide independent QA oversight of manufacturing operations and ensure that production activities are performed in accordance with approved procedures, validated processes, GMP requirements and established quality controls.
Specific responsibilities
The specific tasks of the successful candidate will be to:
- Perform routine QA oversight on the manufacturing floor.
- Verify compliance with approved manufacturing procedures and batch manufacturing records.
- Perform and document QA verification of line clearance.
- Verify correct material and product status before use, processing or transfer.
- Verify compliance with approved process parameters, IPC requirements and critical process controls.
- Verify completion and accuracy of manufacturing records.
- Monitor critical manufacturing activities and identify GMP departures.
- Participate in manufacturing-related deviation investigations and CAPA.
- Provide QA oversight during validation and qualification activities involving production processes and equipment.
Minimum Academic Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should possess;
i. A Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related science discipline.
ii. Hands-on experience in Quality Assurance, pharmaceutical production or GMP manufacturing operations.
iii. Strong understanding of GMP principles, pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and quality-control requirements.
iv. Knowledge of Batch Manufacturing Records, line clearance, material and product status control, IPCs and critical process parameters.
v. Knowledge and practical experience in deviation management, CAPA, change control and root-cause analysis.
vi. Familiarity with process validation, equipment qualification and contamination-control principles.
vii. Knowledge of Quality Risk Management (QRM) principles and their application to manufacturing operations.
viii. Experience in pharmaceutical, vaccine, biologics or other regulated manufacturing environments.
ix. Knowledge of WHO GMP, ICH, European Pharmacopoeia and other applicable regulatory requirements.
X. Experience supporting GMP audits, regulatory inspections and inspection-readiness activities.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and suitably qualified individuals who meet the requirements for the positions advertised either hand deliver their applications at NVPC, Nakyesasa or send them by email to humanresource@narovac.com.
Applications should be addressed to the Vaccines and Pharmaceuticals Coordinator, NVPC and should clearly indicate the position applied for. The application letter should be accompanied by an updated curriculum vitae and certified copies of relevant academic certificates.
The closing date for receiving applications is November 18th 2026 at 5:00p.m
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for oral interviews.