Drug Quality Analyst/Microbiologist Job Careers – National Drug Authority (NDA)

Organisation: National Drug Authority (NDA)
Duty Station:  Kampala,
Uganda
About US:
The
National Drug Authority (NDA) is an autonomous body which was established by
the National Drug Policy and Authority Act Cap 206, Laws of Uganda (2000
Edition) to regulate Human and Veterinary Medicines and other healthcare
products. NDA’s mandate is to ensure quality, safety and efficacy of human and
veterinary medicines and other healthcare products through the regulation and
control of their production, importation, distribution and use.
Job Summary: The Drug Quality Analyst/Microbiologist will ensure
timely and accurate quality control testing of samples and report results.        
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Test samples in the microbiology laboratory
    as per approved methods.
  • Compute data and generate sample analytical
    test reports.
  • Communicate to the Supervisor/ Head of
    Department the results of the analyses and tests of drugs and health products
    with recommendations.
  • Carry out analytical method validation and
    provide reports.       
  • Participate in inter-laboratory proficiency
    studies.
  • Collaborate and provide technical assistance
    in support of local manufacturers of  pharmaceutical and other health products
    to strengthen their capacity for quality control and assurance.
  • Initiate procurements for all the required or
    necessary equipment, reference materials and books, chemicals and reagents
    and appropriate literature for the microbiology laboratory /unit.
  • Actively participate in local and foreign GMP
    inspections to ensure  compliance to
    universally acceptable standards whenever called upon.        
  • Develop and routinely review standard
    operating procedures for the analysis and testing of drugs and health
    products in the microbiology unit in line with internationally acceptable
    practices.
  • Cooperate with other laboratories, regulatory
    and law enforcement agencies, manufacturers of pharmaceutical and other
    health products and the general public to foster partnership in drugs and health
    products quality control and assurance.
  • Prepare specifications for chemical reference
    substances, chemicals and reagents, equipment and initiate procurements, evaluate
    bids and quotations as nominated.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor/
    management from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate should preferably hold an
    honors Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology or Pharmacy
  • Proficiency in microbiological testing of
    medicines and/ or biologicals.
  • Five or more years’ experience in
    microbiological testing of medicines and/ or biologicals.
  • Good knowledge of ISO 17025 requirements.
  • Registration with relevant professional bodies
  • High integrity and professionalism
  • Good report writing skills
  • Computer literacy skills i.e. proficiency in
    MS Office computer programs (MS word, Excel and MS Access, internet)
  • Good analytical, reporting and communication
    skills
  • Team player
  • Works with minimum supervision
  • Good judgment.
  • Knowledge of regional and international
    practices of laboratory product quality control and assurance.
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their
handwritten or or electronically application letters with a detailed CV and
copies of academic certificates and transcripts, contact addresses and day time
telephone numbers of three (3) work related referees; should be submitted to:
The
Executive Director,
National
Drug Authority,
Plot
46-48 Lumumba Avenue,
P
O Box 23096,
Kampala,
Uganda.
E-mail to: hr@nda.or.ug
Deadline: 31st May 2016
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