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Quality Assurance Manager

EM People & Culture Advisory

Job Location:

Dar es Salaam - Tanzania

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Experience Required: 5years

Posted: 28 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 25 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

On behalf of our client we are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Quality Assurance Manager to establish maintain and continuously improve quality-management systems within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will ensure that products processes documentation and facilities meet applicable quality safety and regulatory standards. The position requires a strong technical professional who can promote a culture of quality and compliance throughout the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Develop implement and maintain the organisations quality-management system.
Ensure manufacturing processes and products comply with approved quality and regulatory standards.
Develop and regularly review quality policies standard operating procedures and control processes.
Oversee quality audits inspections product reviews and compliance assessments.
Investigate product deviations non-conformities complaints and out-of-specification results.
Lead root-cause analyses and monitor corrective and preventive actions.
Review and approve batch records validation documents change controls and quality reports.
Coordinate the validation of equipment processes systems and cleaning procedures.
Monitor supplier quality and participate in vendor qualification and performance reviews.
Maintain accurate quality documentation and ensure records are audit-ready.
Coordinate regulatory inspections and ensure timely closure of identified findings.
Collaborate with production engineering warehousing procurement and laboratory teams.
Develop and facilitate quality and compliance training for employees.
Prepare quality-performance reports and advise management on emerging risks.
Lead and develop the quality assurance team.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Pharmacy Chemistry Biochemistry Microbiology Chemical Engineering or a related scientific discipline.
A postgraduate qualification in Quality Management Pharmaceutical Manufacturing or a related field will be an added advantage.
Relevant professional registration or certification is preferred where applicable.
At least seven years of experience in quality assurance preferably within pharmaceutical manufacturing.
A minimum of three years in a supervisory or managerial position.
Practical knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and quality-management systems.
Experience conducting audits managing deviations and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
Familiarity with process validation change control product complaints and document control.
Strong analytical investigation problem-solving and report-writing skills.
High standards of integrity accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to communicate quality requirements effectively across technical and non-technical teams.