October 5th, 2020 at 05:44 pm

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for Biosafety Officer at National Biosatey Authority

• Company: National Biosatey Authority
• Location: Ghana
• State: Accra
• Job type: Full-Time

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Supervises the collection of relevant data for the formulation of policies;
2. Implements programmes and activities of the Unit(s);
3. Collects and collates data for the establishment of administrative mechanisms for the appropriate handling and storage of documents and data in connection with the processing of applications:
4. Collates data for the preparation of draft communication on relevant matters to applicants and the public
5. Participates in the verification of clients’ compliance with approval conditions: 6. Inspects facilities:
6. Investigates complaints and breaches of terms and conditions
7. Facilitates the performance of enforcement activities in collaboration with key stakeholders
8. Collects inputs for use by Regulatory Agencies for their inspection and compliance activities;
9. Facilitates the conduct of public education and sensitization on the Unit’s activities in collaboration with the Public Relations Unit;
10. Facilitates the building of industry capacity in biosafety inspection
11. Collates data for the development of project proposals for the Unit(s);
12. Collates data for the preparation of annual and other periodic reports of the Unit(s);
13. Collates data for the preparation of annual work plan and budget of the Unit(s);
14. Supervises and appraises the performance of immediate subordinate staff.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Biological Sciences or any other related discipline from an accredited tertiary institution
• A minimum of one (1) year 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

COMPETENCIES

• 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.
• 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

Location: Accra

Method of Application

Interested candidate should send their CVs to:

National Biosafety Authority (NBA)
Box WY 669,
Kwabenya-Accra
Or email to: info@nba.org.gh
Notes:
Hard copies of applications should be submitted at the NBA Secretariat located on the campus of graduate School of Nuclear and Allied Sciences, GAEC, near Kwabenya Police Station
GPS: GE-291-8394