October 5th, 2020 at 05:35 pm
Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates Principal Biosafty Officer at National Biosatey Authority
- Company: National Biosatey Authority
- Location: Ghana
- State: Accra
- Job type: Full-Time
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervises the collation of relevant data the formulation of policies;
- Supervises the implementation of programmes and activities of the Unit(s);
- Supervises the establishment of a system for the receipt and processing of applications;
- Facilitates the meeting and other activities of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC);
- Establishes administrative mechanisms for the appropriate handling and storage of documents and data in connection with the processing of applications;
- Collates relevant information for the drafting of permits and associated terms and conditions in consultation with the legal unit:
- Prepares draft communication on relevant matters to applicants, TAC, other experts and the public;
- Provides inputs for the establishment of a system for the handling of confidential information;
- Collates applications for the declaration of confidential business information 10. Enforces compliance with approval conditions:
- Supervises the inspection of facilities; 12. Supervises the investigation of complaints and breaches of terms and conditions;
- Liaises with stakeholders in the performance of enforcement activities;
- Facilitates the inspection and compliance activities of Regulatory Agencies; 15. Conducts public education and sensitization on the Unit’s activities in collaboration with the Public Relations Unit;
- Builds industry capacity in biosafety inspection;
- Develops project proposals for the Unit(s);
- Prepares annual and other periodic reports of the Unit(s); 19. Prepares the annual work plan and budget of the Unit(s);
- 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 six (6) years relevant post Bachelor’s degree work experience, two (2) years of which must be in a senior management position 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.
- Good knowledge in biosafety enforcement procedures. Good networking skills.
- Good knowledge in labour laws and regulations.
- Knowledge in relevant Conventions and Treaties. Knowledge in the Biosafety Clearing House (BCH) operations.
- Good leadership and mentoring skills. Knowledge in relevant IT applications,
- Good strategic planning.
- Monitoring and evaluation skills. Guidance and counselling
- Proposal writing skills.
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