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Biosafety Expert
(EXP)
last updated: 14 Oct 2026
Mrs Mugochi has a demonstrated track record of 12+ years in the field of biosafety regulation and compliance. As a Senior Biosafety Inspector, she has acquired comprehensive experience in biosafety inspection and regulatory services, her role ensures the safe handling and use of biotechnology products and genetically modified organisms in accordance with national and international biosafety standards. She is proficient in interpreting and enforcing biosafety regulations, guidelines, and protocols to ensure biosafety regulatory compliance with the national biosafety framework. She has also participated in the development of some national biosafety regulations and guidelines. She is adept at conducting capacity-building initiatives to enhance awareness and understanding of biosafety practices among stakeholders. She is also an effective communicator with a proven ability to engage with diverse stakeholders on biosafety issues.
Person:Mrs Cathrine Nyarai MugochiSenior Biosafety Inspector, Regulatory Services DepartmentPhone: +263782314339,Fax:Website:Related OrganizationNational Biotechnology Authority of Zimbabwe (NBA)Government agency (National/Federal)21 Princess Drive NewlandsHarare, Harare Metropolitan Province
+263-242-782155, ZimbabwePhone: +263 774250315,Fax: +263 4 782856/9,Email: dsavadye@nba.ac.zw,Website: http://www.nba.ac.zw,
1990
Zimbabwe
- Zimbabwean
National Biotechnology Authority (NBA)
EN
Government agency (National/Federal)
Senior Biosafety Inspector
EN
Regulatory Services Department
EN
2014-08
Government agency (National/Federal)
· Reviewing application packages for the trial release and commercial release of Biotechnology Products, including those used in clinical trials.
· Reviewing, monitoring and evaluating confined use or release of GMO products, i.e. laboratory, greenhouse or closed field trials.
· Conducting audits on facilities conducting biotechnology activities.
· Supervising and regulating importation of biotechnology products at ports of entry
· Participating in public awareness campaign events.
- Providing technical backstopping for the development of biosafety regulations and guidelines.
- Providing technical backstopping for the development of biosafety regulations and guidelines.
B.Sc in Microbiology and Biochemistry
EN
Rhodes University
EN
2010-01
2012-12
B.Sc (Honours) in Biotechnology
EN
Rhodes University
EN
2013-01
2013-12
B. Other professional qualifications
- ZWS ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems Development and Implementation, 2024
- Design and Maintenance of Facilities Handling High Risk Pathogens Professional (Level 1) - under the Regional Training and Certification Program for Biosafety and Biosecurity Professionals (RTCP-BBP), 2025
- Biotechnology research and development
- Environmental risk assessment
- Food safety
- Public awareness, education and participation, including access to information
- Risk management
- Technical Committee Member for the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses (TC6)
- Committee Member for the Zimbabwe Biosafety & Biosecurity Technical Working Group
- Committee Member for the National Biodiversity Forum
- Shona
| Language | Level |
|---|---|
| English | excellent |
