Technical Officer - Certification Services

FINAL OUTPUT

• Completed management systems audits for organisations. 
• Completed certification for products, systems and laboratories. 
• Completed audit reports  
• Completed monthly and annual reports 

KEY PERFORMANCE

• Number of completed audits 
• Number of products certified 
• Number of laboratories certified 
• Number of reports completed 

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct the assigned activities within the scope of the work program of the Certification Services Department 
• Monitor national, regional and international levels of certification services activities and related areas with a view to continually improve the program activities assigned.
• Implement the relevant Quality Management Systems of the GNBS. 
• Prepare articles for Newsletters, Standards Information Bulletin and other communication strategies in a timely manner with a view of sensitizing stakeholders on current and future developments in the area of Certification Services and Standardisation.
• Complete monthly and annual reports on all activities assigned. 
• Complete reports for training program, conferences and other events when representing the GNBS. 
• Perform any other related duty that may be assigned from time to time by any duly authorized Officer. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• At least a first degree in the natural sciences or medical technology or Agriculture Science.  
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office 
• Two years’ experience 

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• Results driven/goal oriented 
• Computer skills. 
• Excellent communication 
• Auditing or assessment skills 
• Analytical skills 
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively. 
• Supportive, collaborative and team oriented. 
• Maintains high standards of quality and integrity. 

VALUES AND ATTRIBUTES

• Maintain confidentiality. 
• Pay careful attention to detail. 
• Maintains a proactive role as an agent of change. 
• Pride in work and a quest for quality and excellence. 
• Innovative, flexible and results oriented. 
• Provides a positive image of the GNBS. 
• Observes ethical and professional conduct. 
• Accountability  

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF THE JOB

• May be required to work during the lunch interval and on weekends to support all Departments. 
• Must be prepared to travel outside of Georgetown to other branches of GNBS
• Numerous high priority and business critical deadlines 
• Full-time position Monday to Thursday with hours of work 08:00h to 16:30h and Friday 08:00h – 15:30h 
• Required to work beyond normal working hours/days to meet deadlines and deliverables
• Occasional local and overseas travel may be required 
• The post is transferable