Salary range: $5,423,316.00 –$6,446,618.00 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 INCLUDES:
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Administers the provisions of the Pharmacy Act 1966 relating to the sale and distribution of List 4 drugs
- Inspects facilities that manufactures 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
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
- Monthly/quarterly/annual reports prepared on or before due date.
- 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.
- 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 Friday, October 6, 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.