faith muvhunzi
@faithmuvhunzi
Biosafety and biotechnology officer driving regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement.
ZimbabweWhat I'm looking for
I am a seasoned biosafety and biotechnology professional with extensive experience in regulatory oversight, policy development, and stakeholder engagement. I have led import/export approvals for biologically active materials, drafted biosafety guidelines, organized capacity-building workshops, and produced technical reports and public education materials.
My accomplishments include organizing international workshops, contributing to national biodiversity strategy updates, publishing on biotechnology status in Zimbabwe, and serving as technical secretary for regional biotechnology forums. I bring strong grant-writing, communication, and project coordination skills, coupled with practical expertise in biosafety inspection and internal auditing.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Principal Biosafety Officer
National Biotechnology Authority
Apr 2020 - Present (5 years 10 months)
Planed and implemented approval systems for import/export of biologically active materials, developed SOPs and policies, maintained regulatory records, and led stakeholder engagements to strengthen national biosafety oversight.
Senior Biosafety Officer
National Biotechnology Authority
Jan 2016 - Mar 2020 (4 years 2 months)
Wrote grant proposals, organised and delivered capacity-building initiatives, developed partnerships and public education materials, and managed biotechnology awareness and training programs.
Biosafety Inspector
National Biotechnology Authority
Jan 2010 - Dec 2015 (5 years 11 months)
Reviewed agricultural biotechnology project proposals, drafted biosafety guidelines and evaluation forms, and conducted public education on GMOs to support regulatory decision-making for confined field trials.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Standards Association of Zimbabwe
Certificate, Quality Management
2016 - 2016
Completed training and obtained a certificate in ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems Internal Auditing.
SUStellenbosch University
Certificate, Science Communication
2015 - 2015
Completed a Science Communication short course (NQF Level 8, 15 credits) covering theory and practical skills.
Terri University
Certificate, Biotechnology Regulation
2012 - 2012
Attended a certificate course on applications of biotechnology and its regulation.
CTChinhoyi University of Technology
Bachelor of Technology (Honours), Biotechnology
2005 - 2009
Grade: Upper Second Class (2.1)
Completed a Bachelor of Technology (Honours) in Biotechnology with Upper Second Class (2.1).
St Francis of Assisi High School
O and A Level, Secondary Education
1999 - 2004
Attended for O and A Level secondary education.
HEXICO Board
National Foundation Certificate, Computer Studies
2002 - 2002
Grade: Credit
Obtained a National Foundation Certificate in Computer Studies with a credit grade.
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Location
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