Quality Control Manager – IVD & Medical Devices

About the role

Microhaem Scientifics & Medical Supplies Limited is seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager to lead QC operations in a regulated diagnostic and medical‑device manufacturing environment in Uganda. This strategic leadership position will strengthen world‑class manufacturing and quality systems across Africa.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee QC systems for laboratory operations, analytical testing, product release and stability programmes.
• Manage method transfer, validation, verification and equipment qualification.
• Lead supplier qualification, supplier‑quality management and external laboratory coordination.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 13485, ISO 17025, WHO and other regulatory requirements.
• Drive CAPA, root‑cause analysis, non‑conformity management and continuous quality improvement.
• Prepare regulatory submissions and maintain audit readiness.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in biomedical science or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of medical‑device QC experience with hands‑on laboratory work.
• Proven experience in ISO‑aligned quality systems (ISO 13485, ISO 17025).
• Experience supporting WHO or global medical‑device regulatory submissions.
• Demonstrated leadership in building high‑performing scientific and QC teams.

Required skills

• ISO 13485 quality system implementation
• ISO 17025 laboratory accreditation
• WHO regulatory standards for IVD
• CAPA and root‑cause analysis
• Statistical process control and quality‑performance monitoring
• Analytical method validation, verification and transfer
• Laboratory equipment qualification and calibration
• Supplier quality management
• Regulatory submissions and audit readiness

What we offer

• Opportunity to apply international quality expertise in a growing African diagnostic‑manufacturing environment.
• Contribution to strengthening local scientific capability and sustainable IVD manufacturing capacity.