Jobs at TFDA - Tanzania Food and Drugs Authority , 12/22/2015

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT
Ref. Na EA.7/96/01/H/92 19th December, 2015

The Tanzania Food and Drugs Authority (TFDA) is an Executive Agency under the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare which is responsible for the control of quality and safety of food, medicines, cosmetics and medical devices for the purpose of protecting public health.
TFDA is established under Section 4(1) of the Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics Act, Cap 219 and became operational on 1stJuly 2003.

1.    ACCOUNTANT – 2 POSTS
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Prepare payment vouchers and cheques
•    Prepare monthly income and expenditure report.
•    Supervise assistant accountants
•    Prepare revenue report
•    Supervise processing of accounting transactions and book transactions
•    Keep proper accounting records and books of accounts

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
•    Bachelor or Advanced Diploma either in commerce (Accounts), Accounts or Accountancy plus training in use of accounting computer application packages with experience of three (3) years

2.    DATA ENTRY TECHNICIAN- 1 POST
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Receive applications related to food safety control and enter their particulars in database according to sops.
•    Enter and receive data related to registration of food, food risk analysis, promotional materials, import and export, premises registration, licensing and other related food data into database according to sops.
•    Screen and notify applicants on completeness of applications.
•    Keep application documents, samples, promotion materials and data related to food safety control.
•    Prepare repots based on food safety control that may be requested by Directorate of food safety,
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
•    Diploma either in Information Technology or Food Science from a recognized institution.

3.    DRUG INSPECTOR – 2 POSTS

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Conduct inspections according to the relevant guidelines
•    Prepare and submit inspection reports according to sops
•    Process applications for registration of premises, licences, imports and exports permits of drugs, cosmetics and medical devices
•    Supervise destruction of unfit products
•    Prepare status reports on licence, permit, import and exports of drugs, cosmetics and medical devices.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
•    Bachelor Degree either in Pharmacy or Veterinary Medicines from a recognized institution.

4.    ASSISTANT DRUG INSPECTOR-2 POSTS
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•    General inspection at port of entry to Screen products
•    Conduct and prepare inspection reports
•    Check and verify import/export license and permit applications
•    Prepare reports
•    Perform any other duties relevant to the above that they may be assigned by superiors

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
•    Diploma in Pharmaceutical science or Veterinary Sciences from a recognized institution

5.    DRUG REGISTRATION OFFICER- 5 POSTS
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Review and evaluate documentation of product applied for registration
•    Evaluate generic medicines, cosmetics, medical devices and promotional materials applied for registration
•    Prepare and submit evaluation and progress reports to head of section
•    Update the relevant product registration database
•    Attend and respond to customer enquiries related to product registration
•    Perform any other duties related to the above as may be assigned by Superiors

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
•    Bachelor degree either in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Medical engineering, Human Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Herbal Medicines, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Toxicology, Biotechnology, Laboratory Technology or Biomedical Engineering from a recognized institution.

6.    DRIVER - 3 POSTS
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Requisition and account for fuel
•    Drive vehicle
•    Keep the vehicle safe
•    Keep the vehicle clean at all times
•    Fill and maintain vehicle log book
•    Initiate maintenance of vehicle
•    Perform any other duties related to the above as may be assigned by superiors.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
•    Form IV certificate, with class C driving licence with experience of 5 years of safe driving, and trade test grade II in auto mechanics from a recognised institution.

NB: GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old, however, should also observe the age limit for each position where indicated.
ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact, postal address, e-mail and telephone numbers.
iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.
iv. Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of academic certificates:
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.
- Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
- National Service (JKT) certificate
- Computer Certificate
- Professional certificates from respective boards
- One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.
v. FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED
vi. Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.
vii. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will necessitate to legal action
viii. Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.
ix. Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public Service should not apply, they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC. 45/257/01/D/140 dated 30th November, 2010.
x. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.
xi. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
xii. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for ordinary or advanced level education should be certified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA)
xiii. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)
xiv. Deadline for application is 03rd January, 2016
xv. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate clearly.
xvi. Women are highly encouraged to apply
xvii. In case where applicants have similar qualifications, an applicant who holds a National Service (JKT) certificate will be highly considered.
xviii. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview
xix. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English through our website (www.ajira.go.tz`)
i. All applications must be sent through Recruitment Portal by using the following address;
http://portal.ajira.go.tz/
(This address can also be found at PSRS Website, Click ‘Recruitment Portal’)
ii. NOTE: REMEMBER TO ATTACH AN APPLICATION LETTER. APPLICATION LETTER SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO SECRETARY,

PRESIDENT`S OFFICE PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIET
P.O.BOX 63100
DAR ES SALAAM