Pharmacist

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position in the Ministry of Health (Standards and Regulation Division): Pharmacist (HPC/PHS 4) [Not Vacant]

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Investigates 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 Division

Note

Interested persons may apply in writing, accompanied by resumes. Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, January 11, 2019.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contact

Director
Human Resource Management & Development
Ministry of Health
10A Chelsea Avenue
Kingston 10

Email: jobs@moh.gov.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed