7 Regulatory Officer – Pharmacy Job Placements – National Drug Authority (NDA)

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Organisation: National
Drug Authority (NDA)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to:
Managers or Principal Regulatory Officers
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.
Job Summary:  The Regulatory Officer – Pharmacy will carry
out 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.
Key Duties 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.
  • Actively 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.
  • Undertake any other responsibilities, tasks or activities as may be
    assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate for the National Drug Authority (NDA) Regulatory
    Officer – Pharmacy job must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from a
    recognized Institution.
  • At least three (3) years working experience in a reputable
    pharmaceutical establishment.
  • Experience in regulatory affairs is an advantage.
  • Proficiency in computer applications especially MS office packages.
  • High level of Integrity.
  • Keen attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
How to Apply:
All candidates
should send 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. 
Please deliver your application pack in hard copy to National Drug
Authority Office, First Floor, Rumee, Plot 19 Lumumba Avenue Opposite TWED
Plaza, or through post office P.O. BOX 23096, Kampala Uganda.
Deadline: 1st November 2018
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