EAC PHARMACEUTICAL PROGRAMME ASSISTANT (PPA)

EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY


Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens of the East African Community Partner States (Burundi, Kenya; Tanzania; Uganda and Rwanda) for the following six (6) EAC regional health sector project staff positions under the East African Community Medicines Regulatory Harmonization Initiative (EACMRHI) tenable at the EAC Secretariat headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.

EAC PHARMACEUTICAL PROGRAMME ASSISTANT (PPA)

REF: EAC/HR/HEALTH/2011-2012/004

Grade: General Staff Category (G5 Equivalent)

Reports to: EAC Senior Health Officer (Medicines Regulation)

Organ/Institution: EAC Secretariat

Duration of Contract: Initially Three (3) Years

Station: EAC Secretariat, Arusha - Tanzania

Main Purpose of the Job:

To provide effective and efficient general programme management and technical support services for the smooth running of the East African Community Medicines Regulatory Harmonization Initiative (EACMRHI) Project and also assist the various EAC regional health projects and programmes as may be assigned from time to time;

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide general programme management and technical support services to the East African Community Medicines Regulatory Harmonization Initiative (EACMRHI) Project and also assist the various EAC regional health projects and programmes as may be assigned from time to time;

2. Assist in the organization and facilitation of internal and external meetings, training courses, seminars, conferences, field visits, workshops and events in liaison with the relevant professional staff of the East African Community Medicines Regulatory Harmonization Initiative (EACMRHI) Project and also assist the various EAC regional health projects and programmes as may be assigned from time to time;

3. Assist in the development and preparation of integrated results oriented

annual work plans and other organization-wide activities (setting objectives, developing strategies, budgeting, developing policies and

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procedures, and organizing the functions necessary to accomplish the activities) in support of the implementation of the East African Community Medicines Regulatory Harmonization Initiative (EACMRHI) Project and also assist the various EAC regional health projects and programmes as may be assigned from time to time;

4. Facilitate the writing and compilation of various technical and administrative reports relevant to the East African Community Medicines Regulatory Harmonization Initiative (EACMRHI) Project and also assist the various EAC regional health projects and programmes as may be assigned from time to time;

5. Type memos, letters, reports and other documents as may be required.

6. Arrange meetings, take and prepare meeting minutes, draft letters.

7. Assist to coordinate and facilitate joint activities of the EAC Partner States’ National Medicines Regulatory Authorities (NMRAs) and various National Pharmaceutical Professional Boards, Councils, Associations and Societies and related international collaborating bodies and partners,.

8. Assist to coordinate operational research, monitoring and evaluation of the East African Community Medicines Regulatory Harmonization Initiative (EACMRHI) Project in liaison with the National Medicines Regulatory Authorities (NMRAs) and also assist the various EAC regional health projects and programmes as may be assigned from time to time;

9. Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualification and Experience:

(1) Must have a basic Certificate or Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized medical or health training institution;

(2) Must be enrolled and/or registered and licensed to practice as a Pharmaceutical Technologist or Technician by a Competent National Medicines or Pharmaceutical Regulatory Authority in any of the East African Community Partner States;

(3) Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in Project Management is useful,

(4) Relevant working experience of at least three (3) years at district or national level especially in the field of medicines registration and regulation in the EAC Partner States or relevant regional or international organization;

(5) Demonstrated work experience of at least two (2) years in the implementation of national, regional or international donor-supported development projects or programmes in a health related field.

Skills and Competences:

A Self driven individual with ability to work under minimal supervision, good computer skills, excellent communication, presentation and inter-personal skills.


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TERMS AND CONDITION OF SERVICE

This EAC regional level health sector project staff position has an initial three-year contract that may be renewed subject to satisfactory performance and availability of donor funds. This position will be subjected to the EAC quota system.


HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit their applications quoting the reference number of the position applied for by registered mail, courier service, e-mail and dispatch directly together with the full curriculum vitae, copies of both academic and professional certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three referees, day time telephone /cell phone numbers to:

The Secretary General

East African Community

P.O. Box 1096,

Arusha, Tanzania

Fax: +255-27-250425354

Email: eac@eachq.org

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.



Closing Date: All applications together with copies of relevant attachments should be received at the EAC Secretariat headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania no later than Wednesday, 29th February 2012.