Rwanda Food And Drugs Authority (FDA) |
Type: Job
Published: 2024-11-26 | Deadline: 2024-12-04
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
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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
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To assess and evaluate inspections applications for GMP in accordance with Rwanda FDA procedures.
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To inspect food manufacturing sites for compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Storage and Distribution Practices (GSDP) as accepted by Rwanda FDA.
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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.
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To provide update and status of certification for all manufacturers of food products.
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To write and compile inspection reports when acting as lead inspector and contributing to preparation of all other inspections reports.
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To continuously update database or register associated with GMP application of food manufacturing facilities.
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To prepare and submit reports and appropriate records of meetings and activities as required.
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To participate in premises licensing inspections for manufacturing facilities/GSP/GDP of food products and other related activities.
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To work closely across inspection teams, Rwanda FDA departments and External regulators to ensure inspection activities are planned and communicated effectively.
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To evaluate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of FDIC for compliance with GMP/GSDP Guidelines as adopted by Rwanda FDA.
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To participate in the development of regulations, guidelines, manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other quality management system documents for the Division.
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To ensure that processes, systems, and procedures needed for quality enhancement of the services offered by the Division are implemented.
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To implement approved strategic and business plans, including the achievement of performance targets.
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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.
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To participate in organized training in Quality Management System.
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To ensure that inspection procedures remain up to date with relevant developments in National and International legislation, regulations, and guidelines.
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To participate and contribute to the Key Performance Indicators (KPI) program within the Division.
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To take measures to identify and resolve issues impacting performance.
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To promote a positive, open, friendly, and professional working environment.
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To attend job related trainings.
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Assist in minuting the recommendations of relevant advisory committees of Food and Drugs Inspection Division applicable to the activities of the Division.
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Record statistics of generated and peer-reviewed reports.
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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.
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To attend and contribute to meetings of the Food and Drugs Inspection and Compliance division as required.
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To participate, as required, at national and international seminars in the areas of licensing/GxP.
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To respond to queries (technical and procedural) from customers.
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Provide advisory support to key stakeholders, including participations in regulatory meetings and conferences while demonstrating sound industry and technical knowledge.
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Liaise with inspectors from international regulatory authority.
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To perform any other duties as assigned by the Division Manager.
Qualifications
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Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor's Degree in Food Engineering
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master's Degree in Food Engineering
1 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor of Science in Food Safety and Quality
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master of Science in Food Science and Technology
1 Years of relevant experience
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Master of Science in Food Safety and Quality
1 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master's Degree in Pharmacy
1 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor's Degree in Biology
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master's Degree in Chemistry
1 Years of relevant experience
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Master's Degree in Biology
1 Years of relevant experience
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Master's Degree in Biotechnology
1 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Food Sciences
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master's Degree in Food Sciences
1 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master's Degree in Food Technology
1 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor's Degree in Food Safety
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master's Degree in Agriculture
1 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Crop Sciences
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Crop Sciences
1 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Molecular Biology
1 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s degree in Nutrition
1 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics
1 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s degree in Biochemistry
1 Years of relevant experience
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Master's Degree in Food Safety
1 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor's Degree in Molecular Biology
3 Years of relevant experience
Required competencies and key technical skills
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Resource management skills
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Analytical skills
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Problem solving skills
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Decision making skills
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Networking skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Performance management skills
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Results oriented
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Digital literacy skills
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Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage.