Import & Export Officer – Botswana Medicines Regulatory Authority

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE

The Officer’s overall responsibility is to ensure that human and veterinary medicines and other health commodities that are imported into or exported out of Botswana are registered or have been exempted from registration.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ensures that all imported and exported medicines, cosmetics and medical devices are authorised
2. Ensures that all importers are duly licensed
3. Process approvals for importing/exporting
4. Maintains and updates import/export databases and records
5. Monitors import/export activities of importers
6. Assists supervisor in collaborations with law enforcement officers
7. Perform any other tasks or duties required by the Licensing and compliance department

Academic Qualifications:

Holder of a Diploma in pharmacy; proficiency in written and spoken English

Work experience:

2 years in a pharmaceutical environment.

Essential skills:

good communication and interpersonal skills; and good knowledge of ICT applications;

Competencies:

Ability to write clear and comprehensive technical reports; teamwork.