(Salary Scale: Min: $1,944,796.00 – Max: $2,311,751.00 per annum)
(Travelling allowance: $894,924.00)
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
1. Permit approvals issued
2. Inspections conducted
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS INCLUDES:
1. Evaluates and approves applications for the importation of Pharmaceuticals, food additives and chemicals under the Food and Drugs Act 1964 and the Pharmacy Act of 1966
2. Analyzes technical information submitted in support of applications to determine chemical composition, toxicological implications and other regulatory information regarding quality and safety for use of product.
3. Evaluates and issues 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.
4. Administers the provisions of the Pharmacy Act 1966 relating to the sale and distribution of List 4 drugs
5. Inspects facilities that manufactures and distribute pharmaceuticals and chemicals to ensure best practices (GMP) regarding personnel, premises, equipment and procedures
6. 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
7. 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.
8. Assists with the preparation of the Monthly Report and statistics for the Permit Unit.
9. Supervises and advises support/clerical staff on matters relating to the application request, approval and issuing of permits.
10. Conducts visits to the Central Sorting Office and other ports of entry to inspect detained parcels containing pharmaceuticals and chemicals
11. Performs any other activity requested by the Director of Standards and Regulation Division
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. Monthly/quarterly/annual reports prepared on or before due date
2. Inspection conducted on a regular basis
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 years’ experience as a Pharmacist
- Specialist training in any one area related to the delivery of pharmaceutical care in a public health facility.
- Competent computer skills
Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than Monday, October 10, 2022 to:
Senior Director
Human Resource Management & Development
Ministry of Health & Wellness
10A Chelsea Avenue
Kingston 10
The Ministry of Health & Wellness thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.