Job Title: 3 Regulatory Officers – National Drug Authority Jobs 2022
Organization: National Drug Authority (NDA)
Duty Station: Head Office /Regional Offices
Directorate: Inspectorate and Enforcement/ Assessment & Registration/Product Safety
Reports to: Managers or Principal Regulatory Officers
National Drug Authority (NDA) Profile
The National Drug Authority (NDA) is an autonomous body which was established by the National Drug Policy and Authority Act Cap 206, Laws of Uganda (2000 Edition) to regulate Human and Veterinary Medicines and other healthcare products. NDA’s mandate is to ensure quality, safety and efficacy of human and veterinary medicines and other healthcare products through the regulation and control of their production, importation, distribution and use.
Job Summary:
Conduct inspections of drug outlets dealing in the manufacture, handling import and distribution of drugs and other healthcare products for compliance to the National Drug Policy and Authority Act.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the implementation and continuous improvement of registration and assessment, inspection and licensing processes.
- Inspect pharmaceutical and manufacturing facilities within the country and abroad for compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and report on findings with recommendations.
- Inspect premises and facilities that distribute, dispense or keep custody of pharmaceutical and other health care products for suitability.
- Prepare status reports on licenses, permits, imports and exports of pharmaceutical products and medical devices
- Verify documents for importation and exportation of pharmaceuticals, public health products and health devices to ensure compliance with NDA requirements.
- Facilitate importation and exportation of pharmaceutical and health care products by inspecting of drug consignments and collaborating with other customs agencies and agents.
- Coordinate destruction of unfit and substandard drugs, toxic, damaged, or misbranded items.
- Conduct post marketing surveillance of medicines, herbal medicines, traditional medicines and public health products to verify consistency of product standards and submit samples to Quality Control Laboratory for analysis.
- Undertake investigations into consumer pharmaceutical product, licensing and inspection related complaints.
- Provide information to the public pertaining to regulation of drugs.
- Perform any other responsibilities, tasks or activities assigned by the supervisor from time to time.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from a recognized Institution.
Experience
- Minimum of one (1) year working experience in a reputable pharmaceutical establishment
- Experience in regulatory affairs is an advantage.
Key Competencies
- Proficiency in computer applications especially MS office packages.
- High level of Integrity.
- Keen attention to detail.
How To Apply for National Drug Authority Jobs 2022
Please submit a cover letter, copies of your academic qualifications together with your Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating three (3) referees of whom one (1) should be your current or most recent employer not later than 5.00p.m on 25th April 2022 either electronically to the e-mail address hr@nda.or.ug or hand delivered to National Drug Authority office, First Floor, Rumee, Plot 19 Lumumba Avenue opposite TWED PLAZA.
Your application should be addressed to:
The Secretary to the Authority, National Drug Authority
Plot 19, Lumumba Avenue
P.O. Box 23096 Kampala, Uganda
National Drug Authority is an equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that only shortlisted and successful candidate will be contacted.
Deadline: 25th April 2022 at 5:00 pm
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