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.
The Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority invites
applications from suitably qualified Zambian citizens to fill the following
vacant positions at the Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority:
SURVEILLANCE OFFICER – PHARMACOVIGILANCE
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To undertake the monitoring of adverse reactions and events
in order to ensure compliance to set standards and guidelines.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Full
Form V/Grade 12 School Certificate
- BSc
degree in Pharmacy/ Equivalent
- No
prior experience is required for this position. Recent graduates are
encouraged to apply.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Undertakes
timely, assessment of adverse drug reaction reports in order to ascertain
causality and recommend appropriate intervention.
- Undertakes
effectively, the gathering and dissemination of drug information in order
to promote rational use of medicines and allied substances.
- Undertakes
effectively, the development and dissemination of IEC materials in order
to promote public awareness.
- Undertakes
effectively, the entry of data on to the database in order to ensure
accurate reporting.
ZAMRA is an Equal opportunity employer with good package for
successful candidate.
How to Apply
Interested Zambian citizens should send applications with
detailed Curriculum Vitae that includes e-mail, fax, telephone / cell phone
numbers and certified copies of original certificates with three (03) traceable
references to:-
The Director General Zambia Medicines
Regulatory Authority Plot No.6903 Tuleteka Road, Off Makishi Road P
O Box 31890 LUSAKA
Closing date: 2nd February 2018
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be
notified
