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. LABORATORY ANALYST – MICROBIOLOGY (4)
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To undertake the carrying out of tests in microbiology in order to verify compliance to
product specification
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Undertake effectively, the carrying out of varied and specialized microbiological
analysis on all medicines and allied substances, in order to verify compliance
to product specification;
Carry out effectively, validation tests in order to facilitate research and
development;
undertake effectively, the compilation, collation and data entry in order to
facilitate preparation of Laboratory analytical reports;
Ensures timely development of individual work plans in order to monitor and
evaluate performance.
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 Microbiology/Equivalent;
Knowledge of ISO17025 and WHO Good Practices for Pharmaceutical Quality
Control Laboratory, and
Three years’ Laboratory work experience required.
COMPETENCIES/ATTRIBUTES
computer literate;
interpersonal skills;
integrity;
confidentiality;
analytical skills;
Analytical thinking;
investigation skills;
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.