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Compliance Specialist
CountyNairobiCityNairobiContractFull TimePosted2026-09-22Close dateNot specifiedExperience3 yearsSourceJobWeb Kenya
compliancequality assuranceGMPpharmaceuticalNairobifull timeCAPAauditrisk managementconsumer healthcareinternshipcompliance specialist
AI summary
Haleon is hiring a Compliance Specialist in Nairobi to support quality and regulatory compliance activities including auditing, CAPA management, change control, risk management, and training oversight. The role requires a relevant science or engineering degree and 3-5 years of GMP compliance experience in pharmaceutical or consumer healthcare manufacturing.
- Support auditing, inspection readiness, change control, CAPA, risk management, and training oversight
- Coordinate internal audit program and ensure timely closure per annual schedule
- Require Bachelor's degree in science/engineering and 3-5 years GMP manufacturing experience
- Stand in as backup for Quality Systems & Compliance Lead and Data Integrity Lead
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Can you qualify for this role?
- Required3+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in internship, compliance specialist, quality assuranceThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in NairobiThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Full Time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
Documents to prepare
- Likely requiredUpdated CV
- Role specificCover letter or short employer message
- OptionalProfessional references
- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
- VerifyID or passport only after verifying the employer
Application tips for this job
- Place your strongest Compliance Specialist evidence in the first half of your CV.
- In your cover letter or employer message, connect your experience to Haleon and the role in Nairobi.
- Add concrete examples related to internship, compliance specialist, quality assurance, ideally with measurable outcomes or clear responsibilities.
- Follow the instructions from JobWeb Kenya; avoid sending documents to unofficial contacts or copied links.
- Confirm the deadline, interview location and employer contact before sharing personal documents.
- Prepare a polite question about pay, benefits and contract terms for later interview stages.
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- Application method is clear
- Deadline not specified
- No major risk signal was detected in the captured text.
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Interview preparation
- What experience makes you a strong fit for this Compliance Specialist role in internship, compliance specialist?
- How have you handled responsibilities similar to those in this job post?
- Are you available to work in Nairobi under the listed contract or schedule?
- Prepare examples with clear responsibilities, tools used and measurable outcomes.
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Original source description
- The responsibility of the Compliance Specialist is to support compliance activities in Auditing, Inspection Readiness, Change Control, CAPA management, Risk Management, Training & PLM oversight.
- Key
Responsibilities
- Review and assess change controls for quality impact and ensure changes are implemented in compliance with regulatory and Haleon standards.
- Coordinate CAPA management through oversight of timely CAPA closures ensuring adequate supporting evidence is provided, and effectiveness checks are undertaken.
- Coordinate the site internal audit program and ensure timely monitoring and closure of audits as per the annual audit schedule.
- Support risk assessments across quality systems and operations aligned with HQS, regulatory requirements, ICH and ISO standards.
- Support site training program and ensure timely monitoring and completion of monthly training
- of the role can be delegated to the Data Integrity Lead supported by appropriate training and competence.
Requirements
- for the site.
- Support in audit readiness assessments and preparations.
- Coordinate site problem solving program.
- Oversight product lifecycle management activities including specification updates and change tracking.
- Monitor and update monthly KPI status for site compliance activities.
- Stand in as a backup for Quality Systems & Compliance Lead and Data Integrity Lead.
Qualifications and Skills
- Essential
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Pharmacy, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Social or Physical Sciences
- 3-5 years in a pharmaceutical or consumer healthcare manufacturing environment with direct exposure to GMP compliance activities
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of GMP, quality systems and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Previous
Experience
- working in an analytical lab or production.
- Excellent analytical and interpersonal and facilitation skills
- Ability to influence without authority and communicate to all levels of team structure to enable and drive change.
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
- Organizational, planning and prioritization skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Result-oriented.
- High level of integrity, accountability and commitment to fostering a quality-driven culture.
- Ability to balance regulatory compliance with business objectives while mitigating risks.
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