Zamra
ZAMBIA MEDICINES REGULATORY AUTHORITY
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
ZAMRA wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons
who are ambitious, innovative, energetic and performance-driven to fill in vacant
positions.
About Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority
ZAMRA wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons
who are ambitious, innovative, energetic and performance-driven to fill in vacant
positions.
About Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority
The Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA) was set up by the Medicines
and Allied Substances Act (No. 3) of 2013 as a statutory body responsible for medicine
and allied substances regulation in Zambia.
ZAMRA’s vision is to be a leader and centre of excellence in regulation of medicines
and allied substances. Its mission is to protect and enhance public and animal health
through the regulation of medicines and allied substances.
1. INSPECTOR – GDP & ACCESS – 4 (Location: Kazungula, Kasama, Chipata &
Nakonde)
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To undertake the inspection of distribution channels of medicines and allied
substances such as hospital pharmacies and wholesale dealing of medicines and
allied and certain health facilities in order to promote access to medicines and allied
substances; achieve compliance to set standards and adherence to licensing terms
and conditions.
PRIMARY ROLES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Supervise and undertake timely, inspection of health shops, agro-veterinary
shops and health facilities requiring dispensing certificates in order to ensure
compliance and adherence to licensing terms and conditions;
Undertake timely and effective, product sampling screening in order to facilitate
product testing and sample evaluation;
Undertake timely, data entry of inspection reports and schedule into the
database in order to facilitate decision-making;
Undertakes effectively, the implementation of work plans in order to monitor
and evaluate performance; and
Supervise effectively, staff in order to ensure the attainment of the department’s
objectives.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Full Form V/Grade 12 School Certificate with five (5) ‘O’Levels with credit or
better, including Mathematics and English;
BSc degree in Pharmacy; and
Three years’ work experience required.
COMPETENCIES/ATTRIBUTES
computer literate;
interpersonal skills;
integrity;
confidentiality;
analytical skills;
Team leadership;
Analytical thinking;
Conceptual thinking; and
Customer service orientation.
Applicants who meet the above qualifications MUST:
Submit a signed application letter accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae
including three (3) traceable referees and day time telephone numbers and contact
address.
• Certified and validated copies of Academic and Professional Certificates.
• All applications should reach the undersigned not later than 14th October, 2022.
Apply to: The Director – General
Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority,
Plot No. 2350/M, Off Kenneth International Airport Road,
P.O. BOX 31890,
LUSAKA.