Chief Analyst – Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) 97 views

Job Description

The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) is inviting qualified, honest, self-motivated, and experienced applicants for the above mentioned post.

Reporting to the Head – Chemistry Division, the incumbent will be responsible for the following among other duties:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise technical operations and ensure meeting of set targets in laboratory analysis.
• Assist the Head of Division in technical operations, administration and financial management.
• Provide monitoring and evaluation of laboratory processes, systems and programmes as required.
• Ensure effective implementation of QMS, SHE, and quality standards in all laboratory operations.
• Develop and reviews laboratory staff job descriptions, performance contracts and performance appraisals.
• Ensure laboratory training and competency programmes are carries timeously as per schedule.
• Ensure maintenance, service, calibration of all equipment and internal verification are performed timeously as scheduled.
• Lead in operational and process re-engineering activities for continuous improvement.
• Ensure that all analytical methods are verified and validated for use in the laboratory and provide troubleshooting in all analytical issues.
• Develop and manages RCORE training programmes.
• Prepare Laboratory Committee and other laboratory reports.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Science Honors degree in either Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Chemical Technology or equivalent.
• Masters in Analytical Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Science, Business Administration (MBA)/ Business Leadership/ Strategic Management Degree is an added advantage.
• At least five (5) years working experience in the particular field.
• Must be a member of the Zimbabwe Chemical Society/ American Chemical Society.