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Job Title:   Regulatory Officer (3 Fresher Job Opportunities)   

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 regulations and control of their production, importation, distribution and use.

Job Summary:  The Regulatory Officer will 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.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively 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.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from a recognized Institution.
• At least one year of 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.

How to Apply:

All candidates should 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 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

Deadline: 25^th April 2022

NB: National Drug Authority is an equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that only shortlisted and successful candidate will be contacted.

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