Sagar Vitaceuticals Nigeria Limited (SVNL) is recruiting a Quality Assurance Officer for its pharmaceutical manufacturing operations in Makun City, Ogun State. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), maintain quality systems, review manufacturing documentation, investigate deviations, and support the production of safe, effective, and high-quality pharmaceutical products.
SVNL is a pharmaceutical manufacturing company originally established as a joint venture and now owned by Sagar Overseas Ltd. The company operates a modern manufacturing facility with high-capacity production lines for tablets, capsules, ointments, and other pharmaceutical products. It adheres to GMP standards and has a product portfolio that includes vitamins, antibiotics, and over-the-counter supplements.
Job Details
- Company: Sagar Vitaceuticals Nigeria Limited (SVNL)
- Location: Makun City, Ogun State (as assigned by Management)
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Department: Quality Assurance (QA)
- Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Reports To: QA Manager / Head of Quality Assurance
- Salary: ₦250,000 – ₦280,000 monthly
- Application Closing Date: 30th November, 2026
Job Summary
The Quality Assurance Officer will ensure that pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, products, documentation, and quality systems comply with GMP, approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), company quality standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
The role involves monitoring production activities, reviewing batch records, conducting compliance inspections, investigating deviations, and supporting continuous quality improvement to maintain product quality and patient safety.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and approved company quality procedures.
- Monitor manufacturing and packaging operations to ensure compliance with approved procedures and product specifications.
- Review and verify Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs) and Batch Packaging Records (BPRs) for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
- Conduct routine inspections of production areas, warehouses, equipment, and personnel practices.
- Ensure production processes comply with approved SOPs, master documents, and quality standards.
- Identify, document, and report deviations, non-conformities, and quality-related incidents.
- Participate in investigations involving deviations, customer complaints, and product quality issues.
- Assist in implementing Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) and monitor their effectiveness.
- Manage the control, review, approval, distribution, and periodic revision of SOPs and other controlled documents.
- Participate in internal audits, GMP inspections, and regulatory inspections.
- Monitor change control procedures to ensure changes are properly assessed, approved, and documented.
- Verify line clearance before production and packaging activities begin.
- Ensure rejected, quarantined, and non-conforming materials or products are properly identified and controlled.
- Monitor environmental and personnel hygiene practices in manufacturing areas.
- Support product quality investigations, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain training records and ensure relevant employees receive training on applicable SOPs.
- Collaborate with Quality Control (QC), Production, Engineering, Warehouse, and Regulatory Affairs departments on quality matters.
- Prepare QA reports and maintain accurate records of inspections, audits, investigations, and compliance activities.
- Escalate critical quality issues to the QA Manager and ensure appropriate action is taken.
- Perform other quality-related duties assigned by Management.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Performance will be assessed based on the following:
- Compliance with GMP and company quality standards.
- Accuracy and completeness of batch record reviews.
- Timely identification and reporting of deviations.
- Timely closure and effectiveness of CAPA actions.
- Frequency and severity of recurring quality non-conformities.
- Timeliness of SOP reviews and document control activities.
- Audit and inspection readiness.
- Compliance with line clearance and in-process quality checks.
- Completion of assigned quality training.
- Effectiveness of quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications and Requirements
Interested candidates should possess the following:
- B.Pharm, B.Sc. in Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Industrial Chemistry, or another relevant scientific discipline.
- Relevant experience in Quality Assurance within a pharmaceutical manufacturing company.
- Practical knowledge of GMP, GDP, SOP management, deviation management, CAPA, and change control.
- Experience reviewing batch manufacturing and packaging documentation.
- Familiarity with pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, quality systems, and regulatory inspections.
- Good analytical, problem-solving, communication, and reporting skills.
- High attention to detail, integrity, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Required Skills and Competencies
- GMP and regulatory compliance.
- Quality risk assessment and investigation.
- Documentation control and record management.
- Internal auditing and inspection.
- Deviation, CAPA, and change control management.
- Root cause analysis and problem-solving.
- Computer literacy and report writing.
- Good interpersonal skills and professional conduct.
General Requirements
The Quality Assurance Officer must maintain confidentiality, demonstrate professional integrity, follow company policies, and prioritise product quality and patient safety in all assigned duties.
The officer must not approve or release pharmaceutical batches beyond their delegated authority. Batch disposition and release must follow the company’s approved quality system and applicable regulatory requirements.
Working Relationships
The Quality Assurance Officer will work closely with the following departments:
- QA Manager / Head of Quality Assurance.
- Quality Control Department.
- Production Department.
- Engineering and Maintenance Department.
- Warehouse and Inventory Department.
- Regulatory Affairs Department.
- Other relevant departments.
Salary
₦250,000 – ₦280,000 monthly.
Application Closing Date
30th November, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications to [email protected], using Quality Assurance Officer as the subject of the email.