Training Officer

**BIOVAC** is one of the leading sterile vaccine manufacturers rooted in Africa, with our core purpose being to "protect life". We are looking to hire a dynamic, passionate, confident, proactive, and meticulous Training Officer to join a goal-oriented team. **QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED**: - Bachelors degree in biotechnology, Pharmacy, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or a similar field. **NECESSARY EXPERIENCE & INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE**: - Between 3-5 years of experience in a sterile pharmaceutical/ biotech manufacturing industry. - At least 2-3 Years experience in the creation and training of modules to site. - Experience as a GMP Training Specialist or similar role within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, with a focus on sterile manufacturing - In-depth knowledge of GMP principles, regulations (e.g., PIC/S, FDA, EMA), and industry standards applicable to sterile pharmaceutical production - Instructional design skills and experience in developing and delivering training materials for diverse audiences. - Excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal. **KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE**: - Create engaging and interactive training materials, presentations, e-learning modules, and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) to effectively communicate GMP principles, sterile processing techniques, and best practices. - Conduct engaging and informative GMP training sessions for new hires, existing employees, and temporary staff in various departments involved in sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing. - Utilize a variety of training methods, including classroom-style sessions, hands-on practical exercises, and virtual training, to accommodate different learning styles and preferences. - Develop and execute Quality related Training modules, such as eQMS Trackwise modules, Root cause analysis, Human error analysis, risk assessment, and Audit behaviour training. - Develop training material to reduce deviation trends and prevent human error-related incidences. - Develop training material to prevent the recurrence of audit-related observations. - Regularly assess the effectiveness of GMP training programs through evaluations, quizzes, and performance metrics, and provide feedback to trainees and management as necessary. - Monitor the compliance of employees with GMP regulations and identify areas for improvement, providing additional support and training where needed. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sterility Support, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and Production to design a robust GMP training curriculum tailored to the needs of different job roles and experience levels. - Monitor training effectiveness and adjust delivery methods as needed to ensure maximum comprehension and retention of GMP concepts. - Track and maintain comprehensive training records for all personnel to ensure compliance with GMP requirements and regulatory standards. - Periodically review and update training materials to align with changing regulations, industry best practices, and internal process improvements. - Collaborate with Quality Assurance teams to conduct audits and inspections related to training records and identify areas for improvement. - Stay up to date with industry trends, new technologies, and advancements in GMP regulations to enhance the effectiveness and relevance of the training program. - Analyse training metrics and feedback to identify areas of improvement, implement corrective actions, and develop strategies for enhancing training efficiency and effectiveness. - Stay current with relevant regulatory guidelines, industry trends, and best practices related to sterile pharmaceutical GMP. - Translate regulatory updates into actionable training materials and communicate changes to relevant stakeholders promptly. - Proactively seek ways to optimize training delivery and engagement to ensure the highest level of learning retention. - Write and update Training SOPs in line with the latest GMP guidance. - Responsible for ensuring that the site training plan is coordinated, scheduled, and executed in line with cGMP requirements. - Manage the Trackwise training module and drive continuous improvement initiatives of the e-learning system. - Ensure all training aspects on site are documented and integrated within the Trackwise digital Training module. - Prepare training metrics and monitor trends. Drive improvement where adverse trends are identified. - Ensure that training audits are successful and in line with SOP and GMP requirements. - Ensure that planned Induction, Job Specific, and GMP training is performed timeously. - Ensure that all training modules and content are stored as required. - Ensure training curriculums are in place for all staff. - Participate in projects to continuously improve training on-site. - Develop training approaches for new projects (e.g., New buildings/staff related) and ensure that all new processes and people are incorporated into the trai