Careers at National Bioproducts Institute

• National Bioproducts Institute NPC has a vacancy for the role of GMP Training Officer. The successful incumbent will be responsible for:
• Effective development, implementation, management and execution of a competency-based Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) training program at NBI, in support of NBI’s mission, vision, core values and the quality management system, thereby ensuring organisational compliance with cGMP and regulatory requirements.
• Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates.

Minimum Requirements    

• Relevant qualification in Quality/cGMP
• Relevant Training Qualification
• Must possess knowledge of adult learning theory, instructional design and effective training methodologies Computer literacy (MS Office, Visio, SAP, Internet).
• Which is important.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing or quality assurance environment, with working knowledge of cGMP, pharmaceutical facilities, processes, equipment and systems.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a Training role
• Post Basic PMA preferred

Duties & Responsibilities    
Implementation and maintenance of competency-based cGMP training system that meets business and regulatory requirements

• Design a framework for implementation and maintenance of a competency-based cGMP training program at NBI.
• Identify cGMP training needs in Manufacturing (Operational departments) and other areas through detailed task analysis, appraisals and consultations.
• Collaborate with the CAPA Officer, Internal Auditor and compliance team to identify cGMP gaps and design training accordingly.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to prepare and update training modules and materials for cGMP competencies.  
• Ensure that the cGMP training matrix for each department is appropriate and adequate and in line with the departmental functions.
• Develop an appropriate cGMP module for induction of new staff
• Provide guidance and inputs to managers and document compilers when drafting cGMP competency assessment questionnaires.
• Keep up to date with developments and methodologies in workplace learning and training by reading relevant journals, standards and guidelines, going to meetings and attending relevant courses.
• Understand and apply e-learning techniques, and where relevant, be involved in the creation and/or delivery of e-learning packages.

Execution of Training related Administrative requirements independently and in conjunction with relevant stakeholders where required.

• Amend and revise programmes and training content as necessary, in order to adapt to changes occurring in the work and regulatory environment.
• Consult and collaborate with department supervisors and managers to devise an appropriate training schedule that meets the training requirement with minimal impact to routine operations.
• Collaborate with the Learning, Development and Performance Management Division to schedule training events and to ensure personnel training records are up to date.
• Collaborate with the qualified trainers to execute cGMP training in line with the set schedule. Provide or facilitate training in conjunction with the qualified trainers.
• Monitor and review the progress of trainees using assessment tools relevant to each of the competencies.
• Follow up with personnel in case assessments were not successfully completed.
• Manage the competency assessment program, using tools such as Skillogical.
• Manage the training records, in line with current NBI practice and in collaboration with the Learning and Development Team.
• Maintain Training Curricula and training records in an inspection ready state.
• Evaluate effectiveness of GMP training
• Provide statistics and frequent reports on cGMP training and the levels of competency, as inputs to quarterly and annual quality management review meetings.
• Maintain applicable administration procedures, policies and reports to ensure compliance with process and regulatory requirements.

Quality Assurance General Support

• Promote and execute the Quality Policy throughout NBI.
• Promote cGMP Training throughout NBI.
• Attend and participate in routine meetings as required.
• Participate in Quality and GMP initiatives
• Training of QA systems

Deadline:18th May,2026

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• National Bioproducts Institute NPC has a vacancy for the role of Plasma Stores Operator. The successful incumbent will be responsible for:
• Receipts, handles and delivers plasma as a raw material for manufacturing in accordance with GMP requirements and in accordance with good cold chain management practices.  Minimizes losses of this key raw material by employing appropriate materials management practices. 
• Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 with minimum D marks in English and minimum D marks in math, science, biology or EMS
• 1 -2 years in a pharmaceutical, chemical, biotechnology or food manufacturing or laboratory environment

Additional Requirement:

• The job requires moderate to heavy lifting and the ability to operate equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts.  Candidates must be suitably able-bodied. Specific SHE Requirements

Duties & Responsibilities    
Materials and cold chain management of plasma as it applies to Plasma Stores

• Receipt of delivered plasma to Plasma Store and collection of plasma from various suppliers as per protocol
• Batching of plasma
• Prepares plasma for issue to Manufacturing and assists with compiling the correct documentation
• Works within the team to adhere to requirements that plasma be kept frozen at all times with minimal temperature excursions in the course of normal handling.
• Assists the team to ensure that different statuses of plasma are segregated in order to prevent mix-ups
• Monitor and record Beyond Wireless temperatures as scheduled.

Ensures traceability of plasma in accordance with NBI policy and procedure.  Take required samples for QC, QA and microbiology testing as required.

• Reconciles and verifies boxes and donations against supplier consignment records
• Delivers samples timeoulsy to QARM for testing
• Records all resampling done on Logbook for traceability.
• Records all batch transfers to manufacturing done on Logbook.
• Signs logbook for all lookbacks removed

Comply with Good Manufacturing Procedures

• Works within the team to follow SOP’s and to complete documentation accurately and timeously
• Uses appropriate packaging for storage of plasma
• Monitors equipment (including pallet lifter, pallet jack, pallet stacker, forklift, scales) and freezers performance and reports maintenance needs when necessary
• Assist with stock counts
• Participates in audits of the department
• Works within the team to assess and recommend methods for improving quality
• Works within the team to keep working and storage areas within the Plasma Stores department are clean and tidy
• Attends training courses as required

Comply with the OHS act

• Works in a safe manner under the indirect supervision of team members
• Wear appropriate PPE
• Assists with the disposal of waste products or rejected plasma (and packs) according to SOP’s
• Act as Safety Rep, Evacuation Team Leader or First-Aider as required

Other Tasks

• Off-loads delivery vehicle or collects plasma from the internal supplier whilst maintaining the integrity of the boxes
• Scans delivered plasma into NBI quality system using correct supplier and plasma category
• Transfers plasma into standard NBI boxes (where applicable) and then to the appropriate cold storage area
• Gowning procedure to be followed as per SOP prior to reconciliation or entrance to plasma stores working area.
• Reconciles delivered plasma against supplier electronic records
• Verifies that the reconciliation process was carried out correctly, both physically and electronically
• Resolves anomalies identified during the reconciliation and verification process, in consultation with Head: Plasma Store
• Removes segments from each plasma pack and sending to QARM for artificial pooling and testing, resampling if necessary
• Ensures plasma is handled and correctly stored under specified conditions throughout the process to prevent unnecessary thawing and breaking
• Assists QARM Analysts with approval of released plasma – retrieving plasma pallets from the freezer and checking of plasma boxes
• Constructs batches of plasma for use in production, ensuring that these contain the appropriate plasma category and volume
• Electronically scans plasma boxes, to confirm the integrity of a batch prior to issuing to Manufacturing, taking note of lookbacks if any to be removed
• Pharmacist and the operator checks each box on the batch against the batch list issued

Deadline:21st May,2026