Quality Assurance and Risk Management Unit

Objective
To provide expertise in implementing the standards and management of risks.

The Unit will perform the following activities:-

•  Advise Chief Government Chemist on all matters related to Quality Assurance and management of risks and its internal controls;
• Implement Quality Management System and laboratory accreditation requirements;
• Coordinate and conduct internal and external quality audits;
• Coordinate periodic quality management reviews;
•  Manage quality management system documentation;
• Coordinate reviews and updates of quality control procedures based on new developments in the field;
• Coordinate quality management activities that include planning, quality assurance, quality control, performance monitoring, training and continual improvement;
• Monitor and review compliance with national and international standards and legislation;
• Support development, implementation, approval and keep in
• custody the GCLA standard Operating Procedures; Coordinate proficiency testing programs and accreditation processes in the GCLA Laboratories;
• Design and implement an overall risk management process for the Authority, which includes an analysis of the financial impact when risks occur;
• Evaluate Authority's previous handling of risks, and comparing potential risks with criteria set out by the Authority such as costs and legal requirements;
• Establish, maintain and update risk register;
• Establish and implementing risk management plans to mitigate Authority's risks;
• Build risk awareness amongst staff by providing support and training within the Authority;
• Coordinate incorporation of Risk Management activities into other operational processes including Strategic planning, annual planning and budgeting; and
• Prepare, implement and update risk audit Standard Operating Procedures

The Unit will be led by a Head.