Officer, IT Compliance and Risk

Officer, IT Compliance and Risk

VACANCY OVERVIEW

Quest Pharmaceuticals is a WHO-GMP certified science-based healthcare company, providing excellence in pharmaceutical solutions, since 2001. We are among the most trusted pharmaceutical manufacturers in Nepal, and are recognized as one of the finest. Driven by a vision of securing Nepal’s healthcare needs, Quest Pharmaceuticals produces international standard effective medications at affordable prices. Since establishment, Quest has helped millions lead healthier lives, with a range of general solutions, and specialized drugs for cardiovascular, dermatological, diabetic, and hypolipidemic ailments.

JOB OVERVIEW

The position holder is responsible for ensuring IT related compliance with relevant laws, regulations and company policies while also managing and mitigating risks relating to IT. This position involves analyzing and assessing IT systems, procedures to identify gaps and potential risks and accordingly develop strategies to minimize/eliminate them.
Department: IT Department
Project Location(s): Quest Marketing Office, Kathmandu
Education: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or similar field

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement IT policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement risk management policies, strategies and control.
• Ensure proper execution and adherence to IT policies in overall company.
• Perform IT audit in departments wherever and whenever necessary to identify gaps.
• Periodically assess IT systems, applications and procedures in overall company to ensure adherence with relevant regulations.
• Monitor and evaluate compliance with data protection, privacy and information security.
• Investigate and resolve compliance issues and violations.
• Stay updated with latest developments in IT risk and compliance laws and regulations.
• Recommend good practices in terms of compliance related matters.
• Ensure technical operations are working smoothly in the designated working station.
• Ensure all infrastructure, security, software related issues are timely addressed.
• Guide and develop subordinates in field of risk and compliance.
• Provide inter/intra department training in areas of IT risk and compliance.
• Maintain timely coordination and communication with the inter station technical team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION

WORK EXPERIENCES

• Minimum 3-5 years in IT if Bachelor’s level/Minimum 1-3 years in IT if Master’s level.
• Preferable with experience of ISMS certification and implementation.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Effective English writing and speaking skill
• Documentation
• Good interpersonal skill
• Strong analytical and problem solving skill

LANGUAGE

• Proficient in English language

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Quest Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity provider, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, social or geographic backgrounds. Quest values professionalism and will only accept qualified applications, as the positions demand. Compromises on ethics are not tolerated at Quest Pharmaceuticals.

Apply Before (Deadline): 17th Mangsir 2080 (3rd December 2023).