Pharmacovigilance Officer – Botswana Medicines Regulatory Authority

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the Manager, Pharmacovigilance Officer, your role will primarily be to carry out the day-to-day activities of the department such as collection and assessment of drug reaction (ADR) reports as per the Authority’s operating procedure, provision of medicines information to healthcare professionals and collaborate with all stakeholders in carrying out pharmacovigilance activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To organize meetings with stakeholders and update them on BoMRA initiatives and any new regulations in safety monitoring of medical products.
2. Distribution/collection of ADR forms to/from health facilities and pharmacovigilance centres.
3. Receive, capture and analyze suspected adverse drug reaction reports; compile reports and recommend action for adverse drug reactions received
4. Flag up early warning signs of adverse effects of medicines.
5. Prepare, evaluate and provide progress on assignments to the Manager.
6. Work on review and approval process of clinical trials of new, current and variant medicines and related medical products.
7. Review and prepare observations of medicines promotional materials used by pharma companies to promote their products.
Academic qualifications: You will have BSc in Pharmacy, Human Medicine, Nursing Science, Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Veterinary Medicine from a recognized institution.

Experience:

At least three (3) years of relevant work experience. Previous work experience in pharmacovigilance or post marketing surveillance of medicines is an added advantage; basic knowledge and understanding of Pharmacovigilance.

Competencies:

Good knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory issues; benefit risk management knowledge of medicines; ability to participate in field activities, and good knowledge of ICT applications; high level of Integrity; attention to detail; excellent communication and interpersonal and analytical skills; ability to write clear and comprehensive technical reports; team player, ability to plan and work independently, interpersonal skills, understanding of pharmacology and therapeutics of modern medicines, Willingness to learn on the job.

If you believe that you have the above capabilities, meet the minimum requirements and would like to grow with BOMRA, kindly send your application, latest CV and certified copies of certificates and two(2) current referee’s details to: [email protected] Closing Date for Submission: 18 August 2023. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.