Director, Pharmaceutical and Regulatory Affairs

Position: Director, Pharmaceutical and Regulatory Affairs (HPC/PHS 7) (Vacant)

JOB PURPOSE

The Director has the responsibility to facilitate the administration of legislation, policies and guidelines in order to achieve the objectives of the ministry as regards to pharmaceuticals and other designated products.

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Pharmacy;
• MSc. In Health Related Science/Public Administration/Management Studies;
• Eight (8) years experience in the public sector health care system, of which four (4) years should be in Regulatory Affairs;
• Registration with the Pharmacy Council of Jamaica.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, directs, control and coordinates the work and activities of the P&RA Department.
• Develops, establish and maintain systems for the department
• Develops and maintains a system for monitoring and registering all healthcare institutions in both the public and private sectors.
• Collaborates with the Regional Directorate in the design and implementation of post-basic training programmes for Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technicians.
• Establishes and maintains an up-to-date database system and management information system for recording details of individuals, entities and institutions concerned.
• Establishes and maintains registry of health care institutions including children’s and Nursing Homes in private sector.
• Liaises with statutory agencies, which take regulatory decisions relating to health care.
• Interacts with other agencies such as the Children’s Services Division and Public Health Departments, which have immediate responsibility for the operation of such institutions.
• Monitors and inspects Health Care Institutions for purposes of registration.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director, Standards and Regulation.
• Interacts and collaborates with other members of management team.
• Develops and maintains a system for registration of pharmaceuticals, chemicals, cosmetics, foods and herbal products.
• Develops guidelines and carries out inspections as required, under the relevant Acts.

Key outputs

• Reports
• Systems/mechanisms for product registration reviewed and revised periodically.
• Registered healthcare institutions.
• Registered products.
• Mechanisms/ to facilitate access to, availability of medicines and devices for life threatening conditions determined implemented and reviewed.
• Active participation in processes to amend, existing and/or formulate new legislation undertaken.
• Active involvement in projects, plans discussions, meetings to develop programmes for multisectoral approach to healthcare undertaken.

Note

Salary Scale: Min: $2,943,736.00 to Max: $3,499,176.00

Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than October 11, 2021 to:

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

Contact

Director
Human Resource Management & Development
Ministry of Health & Wellness
Kingston 10

Email: jobs@moh.gov.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed