MEDICINE REGISTRATION OFFICERS - 3 months Contract

SUMMARY:
A 4 months contract for a Medicine Registration Officers exist at our client''''''''s office in Pretoria

POSITION INFO:

REQUIREMENTS:

• Appropriate 4-year Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree, Registration with SAPC as a Pharmacist, and Proven relevant experience.
• A relevant NQF 9 level qualification in the health sciences will be an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE:

• Grade 2: B Pharm Degree - 8 years (Registration as Pharmacist required)
• Grade 3: B Pharm degree – 16 years (Registration as a Pharmacist required).

COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Sound and in-depth knowledge of the Medicines and Related Substances Act 101, 1965 as amended and the regulations pertaining to the Act.
• Sound knowledge of regulatory scientific and technical requirement (in terms of quality, safety and efficacy aspect).
• Knowledge of Good Pharmacovigilance Practice
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the international regulators.
• Knowledge of MS Office.
• Computer skills.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Drive and self-management skills.
• Communication skills (verbal, written, conflict management, presentation).
• Ability to work in a highly pressured environment and driven by a sense of urgency to meet deadlines.
• Assertiveness.
• Ethical behaviour.
• Prepared to travel and work irregular hours.
• A valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES

• Evaluate safety related submissions and responses thereof.
• Co-ordinate Pharmacovigilance activities and Committee meetings
• Supervise administrative staff and attend to queries addressed to the Pharmacovigilance Unit.
• Provide technical assistance and support to appropriate Advisory Committee/s and SAHPRA generally.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), related policies and guidelines pertaining to Pharmacovigilance activities.
• Promote vigilance by collecting, managing and accessing ADR and medication error reports including post-marketing surveillance and research data.
• Create and promote PV awareness and education amongst reporters regarding the significance/importance of reporting ADRs and the use of the reporting tools
• Collaborate with different stakeholders to strengthen PV within the country
• Evaluate and communicate vigilance related issues
• Perform other functions that may arise from time to time.

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