Salary Scale: $2,634,885 – $3,132,050
JOB PURPOSE
Responsible for drug registration as specified by the Food and Drugs Act and Regulations 1964 and the Pharmacy Act 1966.
KEY OUTPUT
- Complaints reported
- Support and information provided
- Improvement programmes implemented and monitored
Key responsibility areas INCLUDES:
- Receives technical data from drug manufacturers/local representatives and ensures that submission is in accordance with registration requirements.
- Appraises and evaluates technical data submitted by manufacturers/local representatives of drugs, cosmetics, foods and devices to determine whether the clinical claims made are scientifically supported and ensures its authenticity thereby rendering the product acceptable as deemed by established standards.
- Participates as a member of the Product Registration Committee and communicates findings regarding the above to the Committee for decision-making. 4. Provides consultation for representatives from the Industry locally, regionally and internationally regarding regulatory matters on registration, sale, distribution of drugs and other products.
- Prepares licenses for submission to the Director of Standards and Regulation for approval. Advise clients of results.
- Liaises with the Government Chemist regarding validation of analytical reports in respect of applications for registration of drugs and other products.
- Liaises with Chief Drug Inspector regarding the granting of licenses to manufacture pharmaceuticals to local manufacturers.
- Maintains drug registration records
- Represents the Ministry of Health at conferences, seminars on Pharmaceutical and Regulatory Affairs as requested.
- Presents talks on drug regulatory matters as well as clinical presentations to professional bodies when requested.
- Coordinates the activities of the pharmacy internship programme on behalf of the Ministry of Health.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director, Pharmaceutical and Regulatory and Affairs Department.
Minimum Required Education and Experience
- Sc. Degree in Pharmacy
- Licensure as a Pharmacist with Pharmacy Council
- A minimum of seven (7) experience as a pharmacist in the public healthcare system
- Knowledge of Pharmacy Theory and Practice Techniques involved in the operation of a national pharmaceutical programme
- In depth knowledge of the regulatory framework related to the practice of pharmacy
- Knowledge of the National Health Policies
- Knowledge of management principles and practices
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.