About Fortify Health
Fortify Health is a non-governmental organisation committed to addressing the pertinent issue of micronutrient deficiencies. Fortify Health work toward this by enabling access to micronutrient-rich wheat flour (chakki atta) to reduce and prevent iron deficiency anaemia.
Location
Pune/Aurangabad (Maharashtra)
About Team
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E),
Position Overview
- Fortify Health seeks a highly skilled and experienced Senior Quality Officer to join the team. The Senior Quality Officer will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest quality and safety standards in fortification processes.
- This position requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of quality control, regulatory compliance, and food safety standards.
- The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality assurance, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for improving public health.
Terms of employment
Contract for one year, renewal by mutual agreement
Language Requirement
English (preferably Hindi as well)
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food technology, milling engineering, or a related field
Experience
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in quality assurance and control, preferably in the food industry or public health sector.
Required Skills
● In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations, quality standards, and best practices.
● Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse
stakeholders.
● Proven leadership abilities and experience in managing teams.
● Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
● Passion for public health and commitment to improving nutrition and food safety
Desirable attributes
● Experience working with remote team members
● Experience working independently
● Relevant experience in the NGO field environment
● Scientific literacy to understand the finer points of fortification through the academic literature
● Fluency in Hindi/English
Responsibilities and activities
● Quality Assurance
○ Oversee and manage the entire quality assurance process, including the development and implementation of comprehensive quality control protocols for fortified wheat flour and other fortified products.
○ Collect data periodically, enter it, and analyze it to give actionable insights to the program team to improve fortification operations in the mills. Additionally, they will oversee the data collection for the mills in MP.
○ Ensure consistent and accurate analysis of data, interpretation of results, and communication of outcomes to relevant team members and stakeholders.
○ Stay current with changes in regulations and standards and update internal protocols and SOPs accordingly.
○ Develop and deliver training programs and workshops to enhance the capacity of staff and stakeholders in quality assurance.
○ Prepare detailed internal and external reports on quality performance, including analysis of data trends and recommendations for improvements.
○ Design, implement, and continuously improve SOPs for testing, analysis, quality control, and selection of appropriate testing methods as per analytical and regulatory requirements.
○ Ensure that all SOPs are adhered to and updated regularly to reflect best practices and regulatory changes.
○ Lead initiatives for continuous improvement in quality assurance processes and fortification programs.
○ Identify and implement innovative solutions to address quality challenges and enhance the overall effectiveness of fortification efforts.
● Quality Control
○ Perform and supervise rapid quantitative iron testing in fortified wheat flour using iCheck Iron and other advanced testing methods.
○ Conduct and oversee quality control of fortification premix, ensuring that all relevant QC documents are maintained accurately.
○ Maintain and oversee accurate records of all quality control activities, including test results, audit findings, and corrective actions.
○ Ensure that all quality control procedures comply with national and international food safety regulations and standards, including those set by the World Health Organization (WHO) and local regulatory bodies.
● Team management & collaboration
○ You will also be responsible for managing the quality team. This includes gathering data from quality officers and compiling and analyzing the relevant data. Any approval as per FH standards.
○ Coordinate with remote working teams and external laboratory partners to plan, schedule, and conduct sample testing and quality audits.
○ Train and mentor junior quality officers and other staff on quality control procedures, best practices, and use of testing equipment.
○ Assist the operations team in conducting vendor quality audits and ensuring vendor compliance with quality standards.
○ Foster strong relationships with government agencies, industry partners, and other stakeholders to promote the adoption of quality standards in food fortification.
Date : 15 to 19 July 2024
Time : 07 PM to 10 PM
Salary
INR 86,714 per month
Apply Here
Interested Candidates, kindly fill the Google form link
The last date to apply is 12th August 2024 by 11:59 pm
This job has been posted on the official website on 15 July, 2024.
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