Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 01 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Background
The Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA) is a statutory body established under the Medicines and Allied Substances Act (No. 3) of 2013, responsible for the regulation of medicine and allied Substances in Zambia. The Authority invites applications from suitably qualified Zambian citizens who are ambitious, innovative, energetic and performance-driven to apply for various positions on a Twelve (12) months tenure as follows:

1.0 Registration Officer-Human Medicines (3)
Job Purpose
To undertake registration of medicines in order to achieve compliance to set standards of quality, safety and efficacy.
Person specifications and Qualifications
a) Full Form V/ Grade 12 School Certificate (including English and Mathematics);
b) BSc degree in Pharmacy/equivalent; and
c) Membership to the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ).

Required Skills and Attributes
a) Proficiency in computer skills;
b) Good analytical skills;
c) Good planning and organization skills;
d) Ability to work under minimal supervision;
e) Good interpersonal skills;
f) Strong customer service skills;
g) Good communication skills;
h) Good report writing skills; and
i) Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.

Duties And Responsibilities
a) Undertake effectively, the registration of medicines for human use in order to authorize their
use;
b) Undertake effectively, the maintenance of the medicines information management system in order to facilitate storage, processing, retrieval and dissemination of information;
c) Undertake effectively the screening of applications for registration of medicines for human in order to ascertain their completeness and validity; and
d) Undertake effectively the receipting, acknowledgement and inputting of information on applications in order to facilitate processing.

2.0 Registration Officer-Clinical Trials And Pharmacovigilance (2)
Job Purpose
To Undertake regulation of the conduct of clinical trials and Pharmacovigilance in order to safeguard the participants and report on adverse drug reactions.
Person specifications and Qualifications
a) Full Form V/ Grade 12 School Certificate (including English and Mathematics);
b) BSc degree in Pharmacy/equivalent; and
c) Membership to the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ).
Required Skills and Attributes
a) Proficiency in computer skills;
b) Good analytical skills;
c) Good planning and organization skills;
d) Ability to work under minimal supervision; e) Good interpersonal skills;
f) Strong customer service skills.
g) Good communication skills;
h) Good report writing skills; and
i) Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.

Duties And Responsibilities
a) Undertakes effectively, the processing of applications for clinical trials involving medicines and allied substances in order to facilitate the issuance of certificates and compliance to good clinical practices;
b) Undertakes regularly, the development, review and dissemination of market authorisation and clinical trials guidelines in order to inform potential applicants;
c) Undertakes effectively, the maintenance of the clinical trials information management system in order to facilitate storage, processing, retrieval and dissemination of information; and
d) Undertakes effectively, the gathering and dissemination of drug information in order to promote rational use of medicines and allied substances.

3.0 Inspector Gdp& Access (7)
Job Purpose
To undertake registration of pharmacies and issuance of licences and permits for premises used for the storage, distribution and sale of medicines and allied substances in order to achieve compliance to set standards in accordance with the policy guidelines.

Person specifications and Qualifications
a) Full Form V/ Grade 12 School Certificate (including English and Mathematics);
b) BSc degree in Pharmacy/equivalent; and
c) Membership to the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ).

Required Skills and Attributes
a) Proficiency in computer skills:
b) Good analytical skills;
c) Good planning and organization skills;
d) Ability to work under minimal supervision;
e) Good interpersonal skills;
f) Good communication skills; and
g) Good report writing skills.

Duties And Responsibilities
a) Undertake timely, inspections of premises for retail pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, importers/exporters, wholesale dealers, health shops and agro-veterinary shops medicines and allied substances in order to ensure compliance with licensing terms;
b) Undertake timely, processing of applications for pharmaceutical establishments and facilities in order to facilitate the issuance of licence, certificates and permits;
c) Undertake effectively, the regulation of medicines and allied substances disposal in order to ensure their safe destruction;
d) Undertakes effectively, the processing of applications for import and export authorisation in order to facilitate their issuance;
e) Perform and maintain timely, the validation of data entered on to the database in order to ensure accurate reporting,
f) Manage effectively the implementation of performance management systems in order to facilitate improvement in performance and productivity; and
g) Supervise effectively, staff in order to ensure the attainment of the department’s objectives.

4.0 Laboratory Analyst-Physico Chemical (3)
Job Purpose
To effectively undertake physical and chemical tests on all medicinal and allied substances in a consistent and accurate manner.

Person specifications and Qualifications
a) Full Form V/ Grade 12 School Certificate (including English and Mathematics);
b) BSc Degree in Chemistry or other related professional qualification relevant for the position; and
c) Three (3) years’ experience in medicines control laboratory or similar environment. Required Skills and Attributes
a) Proficiency in computer skills;
b) Good analytical skills;
c) Good planning and organization skills;
d) Ability to work under minimal supervision;
e) Good interpersonal skills;
f) Good communication skills; and
g) Good report writing skills.

Duties And Responsibilities
a) Conduct timely Physical-Chemical tests on samples as scheduled;
b) Ensure that only approved methods are used in carrying out tests;
c) Report any noted quality management system deviations to the Laboratory Management without delay;
d) Record all observed results in the analysis in the Analytical workbooks and attach relevant instrument printouts;
e) Prepare test reports and draft certificate of analysis and submitting for review timeously.
f) Ensure the effective conducting of analysis and other operational procedures as provided for in the approved quality management and ICT systems;
g) Ensure equipment and accessories are used for the right purposes and in an economical way avoiding misuse and wastage of sectional resources;
h) Ensure workspaces are kept clean and well-maintained to avoid preventable wear and tear;
i) Ensure the Transfer of gained knowledge through in-house training to other staff members after attending a particular training; and
j) Ensure the use of serviced, maintained and qualified equipment in the analysis.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education:

Job application procedure
• Interested candidates should send applications with copies of detailed Curriculum Vitae, Grade 12 Certificate, Degree/ Transcript of results, HPCZ registration and valid practicing licence to: –
• The Director-General
Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority
Plot No. 2350/M, Off KKIA Road
P.O. Box31890
LUSAKA
• NOTE: Candidates whose qualifications require interpretation and determination, are advised to contact the Zambia Qualification Authority (ZAQA) for assistance before submitting their application.
Envelopes should be appropriately marked with the position applied for.
The deadline for receipt applications is Friday 16th August, 2024.
• Only shortlisted candidates wil be contacted for interviews. ZAMRA is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds.

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