Reporting to Head of Quality Services, position will be responsible for overseeing implementation of Quality Assurance strategy for MEDS, ensuring the Quality Management System meets requirements of set standards and applicable regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee implementati on of Quality Management System for compliance with standards subscribed to by the Organization
Manage supplier and product prequalification programmes to ensure products and services procured by the Organization comply with set standards and are suitable for intended use
Manage and coordinate handling of quality related incidents for products and services for timely resolution
Manage quality related risks for business continuity
Manage budget for Quality Assurance section for accountability
Manage quality surveillance programme for Health Products and Technologies to assure maintenance of set standards during storage and handling
Manage Pharmacovigilance system for compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
Liaise with regulatory bodies to manage Regulatory Affairs for Health Products and Technologies to address customer requirements
Train staff on quality related matters for knowledge and skills development
Candidate Profile:
Demonstrated leadership with a track record of achievements in pharmaceutical industry backed with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in quality assurance in a relevant field 3 of which in executive management.
Knowledge of and experience with Good Distribution Practices requirements for Health Products and Technologies
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Holder of Bachelor of Pharmacy degree. Masters degree in Business related field is an added advantage
Additional requirements for the two roles:
Application with a detailed CV stating current position, current salary, email address and telephone contacts
Names and contacts of three (3) Referees, (one of whom must be a professional who has supervised you at some point and one, a Senior Religious Leader)
Copy of Certificate from Credit Reference Bureau
Copy of National Identity Card
Copy of Registration Certificate from Pharmacy and Poisons Board
Current Copy of Certificate of Good Conduct
Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
