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Job Description

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:

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.

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.