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How to Become an Inspector

An inspector shall have the following characteristics: an open–minded approach to inspections and standards; a commitment to JACIE (standards, processes, deadlines); team spirit; and good communication and interpersonal skills. Read on to learn more about the qualifications to become an inspector and to understand the tasks an inspector performs, then follow the steps to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Each inspector shall have completed a training course for new inspectors, passed the associated exam based on the Standards and complete periodic inspector training modules as prepared by JACIE.
  • The inspector shall complete and sign a statement to the effect that she/he is qualified by medical/scientific training and experience to be a JACIE inspector.
  • The inspector is recommended to be a member of ISCT, EBMT, or similar society or association.
  • JACIE is happy to consider candidates to be inspectors who have retired from their day-to-day clinical or laboratory duties, up to 5 years from their retirement date.

There are also additional minimum qualifications for the following types of inspectors:

Clinical Transplant Program Inspector

  • The inspector shall hold a medical degree, be currently licensed to practice medicine, and be specialist-trained and certified in one of the following: Haematology, Medical Oncology, Paediatric Immunology, or Paediatric Haematology/Oncology 
  • Evidence of a minimum of five years of clinical blood and marrow transplant experience in a consultant/specialist role (periods of intern/resident training are not considered). JACIE may request a clear breakdown of periods managing transplant patients and/or written confirmation of experience from a supervisor.  

Haematopoietic Progenitor Cell Collection Facility Inspector

  • The inspector shall hold a medical degree or degree in a relevant science and five years experience in haematopoietic cell collection procedures, including apheresis. If a physician, be currently licensed to practice medicine.
  • Or, shall have five years experience as the nurse or technician supervising the collection of peripheral blood progenitor cells by apheresis. 

Cell Processing Laboratory Inspector

  • The inspector shall hold a medical degree or PhD or a professional degree in biological sciences or medical technology
  • Five years experience as a Laboratory Director, Medical Director, or Supervisor of an HPC Laboratory.

Quality Management Inspector

  • The inspector for Quality Management shall have 3 years experience as a Quality Manager in an accredited centre or in preparing a centre for accreditation
  • Provide a letter from the Programme Director confirming this experience 
  • Be able to show evidence (documented) of continuous education and training in quality management. This can include internal and external training.

The Inspector's Job Description can be useful to understand the role and tasks that an inspector carries out.

Steps to apply

1. Access and complete the online Inspector Registration Form below, then please send copies of your relevant medical qualifications and a short version (including experience) of your CV to the JACIE offices. Submit your documents by mail, or email to JACIE:

JACIE Accreditation Office
EBMT Executive Office
Edifici Dr. Frederic Duran i Jordà 
Passeig Taulat, 116
08005 Barcelona (Spain)​
Email: inspectors@ebmt.org

2. Complete a JACIE Inspector Training Course

3. Complete the JACIE Standards Exam. This is an open-book exam with no time limitations. While you must complete the first part and any other section(s) of the exam, you will only be considered an inspector if you achieve a pass mark in the area that you have indicated on the Inspector Registration Form and for which you are suitably qualified through experience and training.