About the Role
LifeCare Connect (Nigeria) Limited is a premier healthcare quality-management, accreditation, and digital health technology company dedicated to transforming healthcare standards across Nigeria and the wider African continent. We are currently seeking a dynamic and meticulous Quality and Accreditations Manager to spearhead our operational excellence and client accreditation services. In this pivotal role, you will own the day-to-day operations of our ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System and act as our technical authority on JAPAC Accreditation client engagements, ensuring adherence to the highest international healthcare and laboratory standards.
Key Responsibilities- Own the day-to-day execution, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Group’s ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.
- Lead the company-wide internal audit programme, prepare critical inputs for management reviews, and track corrective actions and nonconformities.
- Maintain the Master Document Register and uphold strict document-control discipline across all controlled company documents.
- Serve as the technical lead for JAPAC Accreditation client engagements, specializing in frameworks such as ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 15189, and ISO/IEC 17020.
- Coordinate external assessments, surveillance audits, and certification-body relationships on behalf of our clients.
- Perform independent reviews for pre-release verification and design-review gates while maintaining strict segregation of duties.
- Champion a robust quality culture and deliver ISO 9001 competency training across all departmental teams.
- Monitor and drive the Group's internal progress toward maintaining its ISO 9001 certification window.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific, quality management, or engineering discipline.
- Mandatory ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor certification from IRCA or an equivalent recognized body.
- Strong working familiarity with laboratory and testing standards, specifically ISO/IEC 17025 or ISO 15189.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in quality management or accreditation within laboratory, healthcare, or certification-body environments.
- In-depth knowledge of Nigerian regulatory accreditation frameworks and international standards bodies.
- Exceptional documentation, analytical, and internal auditing capabilities.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with industry standards and professional experience.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and advanced international certifications.
- A collaborative, mission-driven work environment focused on transforming African healthcare quality.
- Health insurance and other attractive corporate employee welfare benefits.