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 Regulatory Officer –Pharmacy will carry out inspections of drug outlets dealing in the manufacture, handling important 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, to ensure the process continues to be proportionate
The jobholder will inspect pharmaceutical and manufacturing facilities within the country and abroad for compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and report on finding with recommendations.
The incumbent will inspect premises and facilities that distribute, dispense or keep custody of drugs and other health care products for suitability.
Prepare status reports on licenses, permits, imports and exports of drugs, cosmetics and medical devices
Mobilize other stakeholders, law enforcement agencies and professional bodies to that participate in inspection.
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 medicines and health care products by inspecting of drug consignments and collaborating with other customs agencies and agents.
Carry out post-market surveillance to verify consistency of product standards and submit samples to Quality Control Laboratory for analysis.
Conduct intelligence gathering about illicit drug dealers.
Coordinate destruction of unfit and substandard drugs, or prohibits sale of impure, toxic, damaged, or misbranded items.
Conduct post marketing surveillance of medicines, herbal medicines, traditional medicines and public health products
Conduct investigations into consumer and other complaints.
The Regulatory Officer -Pharmacy will provide information to the public pertaining to regulation of drugs
Develop and maintain good relations with clients
Oversee the destruction of unfit products
Prepare and submit status reports on licenses, permits, imports and exports of drugs, cosmetics and medical devices.
Perform any other duties as assigned from time to time by Supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the National Drug Authority (NDA) Regulatory Officer -Pharmacy should preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy from a recognized Institution
Registered pharmacist
Member of the Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda
One year of experience in a reputable pharmaceutical establishment.
Previous experience in regulatory affairs is an advantage
Proficiency in computer applications especially MS office packages
High degree of Integrity
Keen attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to 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 either electronically to the e-mail address- hr.nda@nda.or.ug or hand delivered to National Drug Authority office, 1st Floor, Rumee, Plot 19 Lumumba Avenue opposite TWED PLAZA. Your application should be addressed to the Head Human Resources and Administration, National Drug Authority.
Deadline: 30th May 2017