Head Chemistry (Grade: E2)

Job Description

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

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, supervise, authorize and implement Chemistry division activities in the chemical analysis of medicines and other medical products for quality, efficacy and safety, and ensure compliance with required specifications and MASCA Act.
• Plan, implement and review Chemistry laboratory strategic goals and annual work plans in line with the MCAZ corporate strategy.
• Manage and adhere to approved budget.
• Lead in resource mobilization for project activities.
• Manage and monitor projects performance and fund utilization for defined budget projects to meet timelines.
• Advise and consult MCAZ Committees on relevant technical issues pertaining to Chemistry laboratory.
• Facilitate timeous procurement of laboratory equipment, reagents, chemicals and consumables;
• Manage and ensures proper equipment management including maintenance, service, calibration and internal qualifications are performed timeously.
• Develop, Implement and maintain the Chemistry laboratory Regulatory Centre of Excellence (RCORE) status in Quality Assurance of medicines.
• Provide strategic leadership in the implementation and retention of chemistry accreditation and certification status in ISO 17025,1SO 9001, WHO Prequalification and WHO GBT laboratory review and testing function.
• Plan and implement analytical methods validations, transfer and verification of compendia methods for use in the laboratory and provide expert advice in all analytical problems and challenges.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Science Honours degree in either Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Chemical Technology or ecuivalent.
• MBA/MBL/MSc in Strategic Management degree will be an added advantage.
• At least three (3) years' experience in a managerial capacity in a pharmaceutical manufacturing Quality Control or Regulatory Quality Control Laboratory.
• At least five (5) years' postqualifying experience in Quality Control and/or Quality Assurance of medicines in pharmaceutical manufacturing or regulatory environment.
• Expert practical knowledge in Laboratory QMS implementation in ISO 17025, 9001 and WHO Prequalification programme.
• Expert knowledge in Quality Control and Quality Assurance of medicines.
• Expert knowledge in analytical instrumentation and equipment management and excellent analytical skills.
• Good people management skills and a team player.
• Business-minded and strategic thinker.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.

Other

How to Apply

Applicants should send their curriculum vitae, certified copies of qualifications, experience and expected salary and benefits to: 

The Director-General,