Accreditation Auditor

**SAARC Masts Tech Pvt Ltd**

**Job Description, Qualifications and experience** for **Accreditation Auditor**

**Job Title**: Accreditation Auditor

**Experience**: 3-7 Years

**Department**: Accreditation

**Location**: Coimbatore any other location in Tamilnadu / Kerala as finalised. Based on requirement however have to travel

**Empolyement Type**: Full - time / Contract / Consultant

**Job Summary**:
The Accreditation Auditor is responsible for assessing and evaluating an organization's adherence to national and/or international accreditation standards (e.g., NABL, NABH, NBA, NAAC, ISO). The auditor will conduct audits, identify areas of non-compliance, recommend improvements, and ensure that quality and operational systems meet accreditation requirements.

**Key Responsibilities**:
1. **Audit Planning and Preparation includes**:Review background documents, self-study reports, and quality manuals. Understand the accreditation framework and scope of audit. Prepare audit plans, checklists, and timelines in line with standard guidelines.

2. **On-Site and Remote Auditing**:Conduct process audits and compliance assessments, Interview staff, inspect infrastructure, observe operations, and verify documents. Identify and classify non-conformities (NCs), observations, and commendable practices.

3. **Reporting and Recommendations**:Draft objective audit reports with evidence-based findings, recommend corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), Submit final reports to the accreditation body or client within stipulated timeframes.

4. **Post-Audit Follow-up**:Review and verify implementation of corrective actions, Participate in surveillance audits, re-accreditation audits, and special assessments.

5. **Compliance and Integrity**:Maintain impartiality, confidentiality, and professional ethics, ensure audits are conducted as per the relevant national/international standards.

6. **Knowledge Sharing and Development**Stay updated on changes in accreditation standards and quality systems, participate in internal training, calibration exercises, and peer reviews.

7. Capable of carrying out market survey and identity potential institutions for accreditation.

**Qualifications Essential**:
Master’s degree in a relevant field: Engineering / Science / Healthcare / Education / Food Technology depending on domain and a PhD from a reputed University.

**Desirable**:
Certification in Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor (e.g., NAAC / NBA / ISO 9001, etc.), Accreditation Assessor Training (e.g., NABL / NABH/ NAAC) and Knowledge of national and international accreditation like ABET frameworks and quality management systems

**Experience**:

- Minimum **3-7 years** in quality assurance, accreditation, or compliance auditing
- Hands-on experience in QMS implementation and/or accreditation processes
- Familiarity with audit reporting, documentation systems, and CAPA processes

**Skills Required**:

- Strong knowledge of accreditation standards (NAAC, NBA NABL, NABH, ISO series)
- Excellent analytical, writing, and documentation skills
- Good interpersonal and communication abilities
- Ability to work independently and with integrity
- Proficiency in MS Office, audit tools, and report writing

**Working Conditions**:

- May require travel for on-site audits (40-70% depending on role)
- Flexible to conduct remote audits and documentation reviews
- Occasional weekend work during assessment periods

**Detailed Educational requirements** for NABL labs, Educational institutions (NAAC/NBA), Healthcare (NABH), or Manufacturing (ISO audits), Software CMMI Certification.

**Educational Qualifications**:
**Sector**

**Preferred Degree**

**Education Accreditation (e.g., NAAC, NBA)**

Master’s or Ph.D. in Engineering, Education, Management, or relevant discipline

**Healthcare (e.g., NABH)**

MBBS, BDS, BPT, Nursing, or Hospital Administration

**Laboratories (e.g., NABL, ISO/IEC 17025)**

B.Sc./M.Sc. or B.Tech / M.Tech in Physics, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Engineering, etc.

**Manufacturing / ISO Audits**

B.E./B.Tech in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Quality, etc.)

**Food Safety (e.g., FSSAI, ISO 22000)**

Food Technology, Microbiology, Nutrition Science, etc.

**Work Experience in detail**:
**Level**

**Experience Required**

**Entry-level Auditor (Trainee / Assistant)**

1-3 years in quality assurance, compliance, or auditing

**Accreditation Auditor (Mid-Level)**

3-7 years relevant experience in the same industry

**Senior Auditor / Lead Auditor**

7+ years with experience in auditing, quality systems, or accreditation compliance

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹53,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Provident Fund

Work Location: Remote