Salary Scale: $2,254,290 – $2, 279,643
JOB PURPOSE
Oversee the administration of the Food & Drug Act 1964, the Pharmacy Act 1966 and implementation of the provisions of the National Drug Policy by managing the Unit responsible for the issuing of permits, inspection of Ports of Entry and the facilities that manufacture, store or sell pharmaceutical and chemicals.
KEY OUTPUT
- Complaints reported
- Support and information provided
- Improvement programmes implemented and monitored
Key responsibility areas INCLUDES:
- Coordinates the activities of the unit responsible for the issuing of Import Permits for pharmaceutical, Food additives, chemicals and devices in accordance with Section 17 of the Food and Drugs Act 1964.
- Coordinates and assists with assessment and approval of applications to import products to ensure the timely processing of these documents in accordance with the policy of the Department.
- Analyses technical information submitted in support of applications to determine chemical composition, toxological implications and other regulatory information regarding quality and safety for use of product.
- Implements procedures for the issuing of special Import Permits; vet and facilitate amendments to approved permits in order to carry out the provisions of the National Drug Policy and Client Charter.
- Develops, implements and monitors quality assurance plan for the Import Permit Unit to maintain a turnaround time of 80% or more for daily incoming applications.
- Administers the provisions of the Pharmacy Act 1966 relating to the sale and distribution of List 4 drugs.
- Supervises staff/client interaction by monitoring communication and obtaining feedback to ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and Guidelines.
- Coordinates the schedule for post-market surveillance of Drugs, Inspection of Ports of entry and facilities that manufacture, store and sell pharmaceuticals.
- Coordinates Post-market surveillance activities for schedule testing of specific drugs buy the Caribbean Regional Drug Testing Laboratory.
- Collects and analyses data for small survey to determine strategies for operational plan of Unit or for evaluation of trends.
- Prepares and submits statistical reports for inclusion in the quarterly Review of Department.
- Prepares and submits Monthly Reports on the performance of the unit.
- Conducts Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Inspections for Distributors of Pharmaceutical and Chemicals and make the necessary recommendations necessary for registration with the relevant Government Organizations.
- Performs any other activity requested by the Directors in the Standards and Regulation Branch.
Minimum Required Education and Experience
- Graduate from an accredited institution with a Diploma/Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy.
- Registration with the Pharmacy Council of Jamaica after completion of Diploma/Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy; internship; satisfactory evaluations by supervisors.
- Five (5) years’ experience as a Pharmacist
- Specialist training in other areas of work related to the job function
Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than Friday May 13, 2022 to:
Senior Director
Human Resource Management & Development
Ministry of Health & Wellness
10A Chelsea Avenue
Kingston 10
jobs@moh.gov.jm
The Ministry of Health and Wellness thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.