Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

• To conduct inspections of food manufacturing facilities for compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Storage and Distribution Practices (GSDP) in a timely manner to meet the set service delivery performance targets

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To assess and evaluate inspections applications for GMP in accordance with Rwanda FDA procedures.

• To inspect food manufacturing sites for compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Storage and Distribution Practices (GSDP) as accepted by Rwanda FDA.

• To utilize engineering expertise to evaluate equipment, facilities and processes used in food production.

• To assess and evaluate GMP inspection reports of other regulatory authorities when applicable on international food manufacturing sites where food products for exportation to Rwanda are manufactured.

• To provide update and status of certification for all manufacturers of food products.

• To write and compile inspection reports when acting as lead inspector and contributing to preparation of all other inspections reports.

• To continuously update database or register associated with GMP application of food manufacturing facilities.

• To prepare and submit reports and appropriate records of meetings and activities as required.

• To participate in premises licensing inspections for manufacturing facilities/GSP/GDP of food products and other related activities.

• To work closely across inspection teams, Rwanda FDA departments and External regulators to ensure inspection activities are planned and communicated effectively.

• To evaluate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of FDIC for compliance with GMP/GSDP Guidelines as adopted by Rwanda FDA.

• To participate in the development of regulations, guidelines, manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other quality management system documents for the Division.

• To ensure that processes, systems, and procedures needed for quality enhancement of the services offered by the Division are implemented.

• To implement approved strategic and business plans, including the achievement of performance targets.

• To consistently provide quality services that meet customer and regulatory requirements within Food and Drugs Inspection and Compliance Division to meet Rwanda FDA quality objectives.

• To participate in organized training in Quality Management System.

• To ensure that inspection procedures remain up to date with relevant developments in National and International legislation, regulations, and guidelines.

• To participate and contribute to the Key Performance Indicators (KPI) program within the Division.

• To take measures to identify and resolve issues impacting performance.

• To promote a positive, open, friendly, and professional working environment.

• To attend job related trainings.

• Assist in minuting the recommendations of relevant advisory committees of Food and Drugs Inspection Division applicable to the activities of the Division.

• Record statistics of generated and peer-reviewed reports.

• Manage the associated risks and Audit queries through a clear governance process, ensuring that the correct procedure is followed, care taken, and ethical behavior demonstrated when managing inspection-related resources and that all relevant records and evidence is sufficiently maintained for Audit purpose.

• To attend and contribute to meetings of the Food and Drugs Inspection and Compliance division as required.

• To participate, as required, at national and international seminars in the areas of licensing/GxP.

• To respond to queries (technical and procedural) from customers.

• Provide advisory support to key stakeholders, including participations in regulatory meetings and conferences while demonstrating sound industry and technical knowledge.

• Liaise with inspectors from international regulatory authority.

• To perform any other duties as assigned by the Division Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

  1 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor' s Degree in Chemical Engineering

  3 Years of relevant experience

• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

  1 Years of relevant experience

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

  1 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• Resource management skills

• Analytical skills

• Problem solving skills

• Decision making skills

• Networking skills

• Time management skills

• Risk management skills

• Performance management skills

• Results oriented

• Digital literacy skills

• Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage.