Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position in the Standards and Regulation Division, Ministry of Health and Wellness.
Salary Scale: Min: $4,983,587.00 – Max: $ 5,923,919.00 per annum)
JOB PURPOSE
To perform duties of a Drug Inspector as designated under Sections 17-21, 23 of the Food and Drug Act 1964 as it relates to the surveillance of Community Pharmacies, wholesalers, Pharmaceutical distributors and other agencies.
KEY OUTPUT
- Permit Approval
- Inspections
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS INCLUDE:
- Evaluates and approve applications for the importation of Pharmaceuticals, food additives and chemicals under the Food and Drugs Act of 1964 and the Pharmacy Act of 1966;
- Analyses technical information submitted in support of applications to determine chemical composition, toxicological implications and other regulatory information regarding quality and safety for use of the product;
- Evaluates and issue 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;
- Administers the provisions of the Pharmacy Act 1966 relating to the sale and distribution of List 4 drugs;
- Inspects facilities that manufacture and distribute pharmaceuticals and chemicals to ensure best practices (GMP) regarding personnel, premises, equipment and procedures;
- Conducts, visits to community pharmacies island wide to monitor the sale of Registered Pharmaceuticals and list 4 drugs, and also to interact with the pharmacists;
- Conducts periodic visits to pharmaceutical distributors/manufacturers to monitor the destruction and disposal of expired and damaged pharmaceuticals. A certificate of destruction is issued at the appropriate time;
- Assists with the preparation of the Monthly Report and statistics for the Permit Unit;
- Supervises and advises support/clerical staff on matters relating to the application request, approval and issuing of permits;
- Conducts visits to the Central Sorting Office and other ports of entry to inspect detained parcels containing pharmaceuticals and chemicals;
- Performs any other activity requested by the Director of Standards and Regulation
Minimum Required Education and Experience
- Graduate from an accredited institution with a Diploma/Bachelor’s 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 any one area related to the delivery of pharmaceutical care in a public health facility.
- Computer skills
Kindly submit a cover letter and resume along with the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of two (2) references, one of whom must be a former or current supervisor.
Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than Tuesday, January 17, 2023, to:
Senior Director
Human Resource Management & Development
Ministry of Health & Wellness
10A Chelsea Avenue
Kingston 10
Email: jobs@moh.gov.jm
The Ministry of Health & Wellness thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those shortlisted will be contacted.