About NDA:
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 Head, Drug Assessment and Registration will provide leadership to the assessment and evaluation of applications for registration of drugs. He /she will provide strategic direction and report on technical and administrative processes and utilisation of resources allocated to the department

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure that drug applications are assessed according to approved guidelines and regulations for registration
Actively participate in and coordinate the development of regulations and procedures of drug registration.
Manage the development and maintenance of computerised software and database for registered drugs
Ensure timely update of the registers with approved variations, new products, suspensions and deletions
Works closely with the necessary department heads to implement quality management systems in the department
Manage, assess and evaluate variation applications for registered products (human and veterinary drugs, traditional medicines and dietary supplements)
Manage, motivate and coach employees in the department and manage their performance through regular communication and timely feedback annual performance appraisal and making provision for appropriate training and development options
Prepare, implement and monitor departmental budget and annual work plans to achieve the organisational strategic objectives
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Biomedical Science, plus a Master’s degree in either Pharmacy or Public Health. Possession of a Master’s degree in Business Administration would be an added advantage
At least ten (10) years post qualifying practicing experience in Drug regulation with six (6) years’ experience in a senior management position in a reputable organization.
Past experience in Good Manufacturing
Practice Experience in product dossier assessment/ evaluation.
Working knowledge of various aspects of drug assessment and registration.
Good understanding of national and international standards, norms and practices as they relate to drug regulation and control.
Computer literacy skills i.e. Proficient in MS Office computer programs (MS Word, MS Excel and MS Access).
Good leadership skills.
High integrity.
Good judgement.
The applicant must be a fluent speaker with good presentation skills.

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:
The Human Resource and Administration Officer,
National Drug Authority,
Plot 46-48 Lumumba Avenue,
P O Box 23096,
Kampala, Uganda.
E-mail to: ndaug@nda.or.ug

Deadline: 20th May 2015 by 5PM