October 5th, 2020 at 05:40 pm

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

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

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Collates relevant data for the formulation of policies;
2. Implements programmes and activities of the Unit(s); 3. Establishes a system for the receipt and processing of applications;
3. Provides inputs for the establishment of administrative mechanisms for the appropriate handling and storage of documents and data in connection with the processing of applications;
4. Collects relevant information for the drafting of permits and associated terms and conditions in
5. consultation with the legal unit; 6. Provides inputs for the preparation of draft communication on relevant matters to applicants.
6. TAC, other experts and the public;
7. Verifles clients’ compliance with approval conditions;
8. Leads in the inspection of facilities,
9. Leads in the investigation of complaints and breaches of terms and conditions: 10. Facilitates the performance of enforcement activities in collaboration with key stakeholders
10. Collates inputs for use by Regulatory Agencies for their inspection and compliance activities;
11. Conducts public education and sensitization on the Unit’s activities in collaboration with the Public Relations Unit;
12. Facilitates the building of industry capacity in biosafety inspection
13. Provides inputs for the development of project proposals for the Unit(s);
14. Provides inputs for the preparation of annual and other periodic reports of the Unit(s);
15. Provides inputs for the preparation of annual work plan and budget of the Unit(s);
16. 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 four (4) years 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.
• Good 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.
• 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