Chief Analyst – Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe 306 views

Chief Analyst

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

JOB Vacancy: Chief Analyst, Grade D2 (1 Post)

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

Duties And Responsibilities

• Supervise technical operations and ensure meeting of set timelines in laboratory analysis

• Assist the Head of Division in technical, operations administration and financial management in the laboratory;

• Ensure timeous laboratory analysis as planned;

• Ensure generation of accurate and analytical reports by subordinate staff;

• Check and reviews analytical reports;

• Provide monitoring and evaluation of laboratory processes, systems and programs;

• 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 competence programs are carried timeously as per schedule;

• Ensure that 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 trouble shooting in all analytical issues;

• Develop and manages RCORE training programme.

Qualifications And Experience

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Honors Degree in either Chemistry, Applied chemistry, Chemical Technology or equivalent.

• MSc Analytical Chemistry /Pharmaceutical Sciences/Pharmaceutical Chemistry is an added advantage.

• At least five (5) years post qualifying experience in Quality Control and/or Quality Assurance of medicines in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing or Regulatory environment.

• Sound knowledge and proficiency in implementation of cGLP and understanding of cGMP requirements in pharmaceutical Quality Control and Quality Assurance.

• Expert knowledge in laboratory instrumentation and equipment management.

• Effective interpersonal skills, public communication skills and proficiency in English.