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Biosafety Expert (EXP)
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BCH-EXP-ZM-283702-1   |   PDF   |   Print   |  
last updated: 23 Feb 2026
General Information
Profile of the expert
Currently serving the role of Biosafety Officer at the National Biosafety Authority, Zambia. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences with a major in Microbiology and currently pursuing a Master of Business Administartion,.
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- Organization: The National Biosafety Authority Zambia (NBA) | BCH-CON-ZM-283700-1
Organization:
The National Biosafety Authority Zambia (NBA)
Government agency (National/Federal)
Mount Makulu Road
Lusaka, Lusaka
10101, Zambia
Phone: +260969127914,
Fax:
Website:
1997
Zambia
Details of current employment
National Biosafety Authority NBA Zambia
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Government agency (National/Federal)
Biosafety Officer
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Technical Standards
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2025-10
Government agency (National/Federal)
  1. Undertaking effectively the adoption and implementation of standards and guidelines in order to control the registration and issuance of permits for GMOs and their products.
  2. Undertaking timely registration and issuance of permits in order to facilitate the safe use and  handling of GMOs and their products.
  3. Undertaking effectively the generation of Biosafety information in order to contribute to decision making.
  4. Develops timely individual work plans in order to contribute to the implementation and attainment of sectional objectives.
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Employment history
National Breweries PLC
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Quality Department- Microbiology Unit
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2023-01
2025-09
Private sector (business and industry)
  1. Daily equipment maintenance and calibration before use.
  2. Ensuring samples are identified, verified and handled to retain as per manual or SOP.
  3. Ensuring Non-conformances are indentified and Out of control procedures are adhered to.
  4. Carry out food safety tests.
  5. Inspect and ensure people and facility hygiene.
  6. Conduct regular Environmental Health and Safety assessment as SHE Representative through the Health, Safety and Environment department.
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Post-secondary education A. Formal education
First Degree
B.Sc in Microbiology
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The Copperbelt University
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2026-08
2020-08
Second Degree (e.g. M.Sc. in Microbiology)
Master of Business Administration
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The Copperbelt University
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2024-07
2026-07
Areas of expertise
  • Environmental risk assessment
  • Food safety
  • Risk management
  • Trade issues
Language proficiency
  • English
Language Level
English excellent