Organisation: National Drug Authority (NDA)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
About US:
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.
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: The Drug Assessment and Registration Officer will
tasked with the assessment, evaluation and recommendation for approval or
disapproval of applications for registration of drugs.
tasked with the assessment, evaluation and recommendation for approval or
disapproval of applications for registration of drugs.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct technical assessment and evaluation
of drug registration dossiers - Actively participate in the development of
regulations and procedures of drug registration - The jobholder will implement quality
management systems regarding drug assessment and registration in line with
NDA quality management systems - Assist in drafting guidelines and procedures
for drug registration within a Ugandan and Regional context ensuring
compliance with WHO standards - Develop and maintain computerized database
for registration applications and registered drugs - Ensure safe custody of applicants’
confidential information - Perform any other duties assigned by the
supervisor from time to time
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should preferably hold an
honor’s Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy. - Registered and an active member of relevant
professional bodies in Uganda - Previous experience in a reputable
pharmaceutical or regulatory institution is an added advantage - Computer literacy i.e. proficiency in applications
especially Ms office packages - High Integrity
- Keen attention to detail
- Ability and willingness to participate in
field activities, frequently; and sometimes beyond normal working hours - Excellent analytical and presentation skills
- Ability to work under minimum supervision
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their
handwritten or or electronically application letters with a detailed CV and
copies of academic certificates and transcripts, contact addresses and day time
telephone numbers of three (3) work related referees; should be submitted to:
suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their
handwritten or or electronically application letters with a detailed CV and
copies of academic certificates and transcripts, contact addresses and day time
telephone numbers of three (3) work related referees; should be submitted to:
The
Executive Director,
Executive Director,
National
Drug Authority,
Drug Authority,
Plot
46-48 Lumumba Avenue,
46-48 Lumumba Avenue,
P
O Box 23096,
O Box 23096,
Kampala,
Uganda.
Uganda.
E-mail to: [email protected]
Deadline: 31st May 2016
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