E-DRUG: Pharmacovigilance post
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
NOTE: Applications should be submitted on form Z83 obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a CV (experience must be comprehensively detailed) and certified copies of qualification certificates. Direct your application quoting the above relevant reference number to : The Director-General, Department of Health, Private Bag X828, Pretoria, 0001, for the attention of Mrs Elsabe Visser. Hand delivered applications may be submitted at Reception (Application Box), Hallmark Building, Proes Street between Andries and Paul Kruger Streets.No faxed applications will be considered. Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with the requirements, will not be considered. It is the applicants responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The department reserves the right not to fill the post. The successful candidate will be subjected to security clearance procedures. Applicants are respectfully informed that correspondence will be
limited to short-listed candidates only. If notification of an interview is not received within three (3) months after the closing date, candidates
may regard their application as unsuccessful. The Department will not be liable where applicants use incorrect/no reference number(s) on their
applications.
NOTE: The Department of Health is registered with the Department of Labour as a designated Employer and the filling of the following posts will be in line with the Employment Equity Act (including people with disabilities).
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POST: CHIEF PHARMACOVIGILANCE OFFICER
(2 POSTS)
POST A * PRETORIA
POST B * CAPE TOWN
(Reference number NDOH 243/2008)
This is a re-advertisement of two posts that were
advertised previously with reference numbers
41333/3 (NDOH 24/2008) and 41333/4 (NDOH
25/2008). Applicants who previously applied for
these posts must re-apply if they are still
interested.
SALARY : R237 855 per annum (plus competitive benefits)
CENTRE : Cluster: Medicines Regulatory Affairs. Directorate:
Clinical Evaluations and Trials. Pretoria/Cape Town.
REQUIREMENTS : POST A AND B
*A MBChB or B Pharm. Degree *Registration with the
appropriate Council *A post graduate degree in
Clinical Pharmacology or certified training in
Pharmacovigilance will serve as a recommendation
*Three years relevant experience *Good
understanding of the Conduct and Control of
Clinical Trials *Knowledge of the quality, safety and
efficacy aspects of medicines *Knowledge and
application of the Medicines and Related Substance
Control Act, 1965 (Act 101 of 1965) *Computer
literacy is essential (e.g. MS Office, Database,
Spreadsheets and experience in using e-mail)
*Management and supervisory skills *Budgeting and
financial management skills, preferably in a
government department *Good interpersonal relations
*Good planning and organisational skills *Good report
writing and presentation skills *Excellent
communication skills (written and verbal) *Ability to
work in a team *Innovative thinking, initiative and
leadership qualities *High degree of dedication and
accurate work *Must be willing to travel and work
irregular hours *A valid code 08 (Code B) drivers
licence.
DUTIES : POST A - PRETORIA
*Oversee preparations for meetings *Monitoring of
post-marketed adverse reactions and serious adverse
events to medications *Ensure that ADR from
treatment sites are reported, assessed and analysed
and appropriate feedback is given to the various units
*Compile submissions for and to senior management
and assist unit manager with submissions and reports
including Ministers enquiries *Assist in the
development and updating of Standard Operating
Procedures for Pharmacovigilance activities as well
as the development of policies and modification of
guidelines *Maintenance and updating of various
databases *Prepare documents, agendas and
minutes *Prepare policy documents, record policy
decisions, assist in development of technical policy
and management of the unit *Supervise technical and
administrative staff .
DUTIES : POST B - CAPE TOWN
*Pharmacovigilance and post-marketing surveillance
of registered medicines *Evaluating Adverse Drug
Reaction reports of registered medicines *Monitoring
and evaluating safety information on registered
medicines *Preparation of documentation for the
Committees of the Medicines Regulatory Authority
and for the Medicines Control Council *Providing
technical support to the Committees of the Medicines
Control Council such as preparation of agendas and
recording of proceedings *Process, draft and publish
drug safety alerts, press releases and Dear
Healthcare Professional Letters *Assist in the
development and updating of Standard Operating
Procedures for Pharmacovigilance activities as well
as the development of policies and modification of
guidelines *Maintenance and updating of the adverse
drug reaction database *Supervise technical and
administrative staff *Compile submissions to senior
management and assist unit manager with
submissions and reports including Ministers enquiries
*Maintain link with the World Health Organisation
(WHO) International Drug Monitoring Programme.
ENQUIRIES : For further information regarding the post, please
contact
Mukesh Dheda
The National Pharmacovigilance Coordinator
Medicines Regulatory Authority
The National Pharmacovigilance Centre
Tel: 012 312 3264 Fax: 012 312 0857
email dhedam@health.gov.za
CLOSING DATE : 8 December 2008 (Applications received after the
closing date will not be considered).