Inspector - 15 Posts at The Veterinary Medicines Directorate
Inspector - 15 Posts
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldSafety and Environment / HSE
REF NO. VMD 01/2023
Qualifications and Requirements:
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Proficiency in computer applications;
- Registration with Kenya Veterinary Board or equivalent professional regulator; and
- Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
Responsibilities:
An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of a senior officer in any of the listed functional areas. Duties and responsibilities will entail assisting in: -
Standards
- Developing, and reviewing standards and guidelines for veterinary medicines registration, carrying out inspections, trade and good manufacturing practices;
- Carrying out research to inform development and review of appropriate standards and guidelines in liaison with relevant departments and stakeholders; and
- Sensitizing stakeholders on existing standards and guidelines.
Registration & Licensing
- Evaluating and recommending veterinary medicines new/retention applications for registration;
- Assessing applied variations and providing recommendation in relation to products market authorization;
- Evaluating and responding to appeals and complaints on market authorization issues;
- Developing, applying and reviewing guidelines for veterinary medicine evaluation and GMP compliance;
- Developing annual registers of manufacturers of veterinary medicines, registered and retained conventional and alternative veterinary medicines;
- Enforcing good manufacturing practice for veterinary medicines manufacturers;
- Screening and recommending veterinary pesticides for efficacy trial.
- Licensing the manufacture, marketing, importation, exportation, advertisement, and sale of veterinary medicines;
- Issuing annual permits for Local Technical Representatives of foreign manufacturers; and
- Evaluating and responding to appeals and complaints on registrations issues.
Compliance & Surveillance
- Implementing policies, guidelines, strategies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the Compliance, disposal of unwanted veterinary medicines and testing function;
- Inspecting veterinary pharmacy premises for compliance with laid down standards;
- Monitoring veterinary pharmacy practices for compliance;
- Taking measures necessary to ensure identified non-compliances are addressed;
- Monitoring clinical and non-clinical trials of veterinary medicines by individuals and institutions to be involved in the trials;
- Ensuring adherence to proper disposal practices of expired, damaged, unregistered, fake, counterfeit and other illicit veterinary medicines;
- Ensuring marketed veterinary medicines have market authorization;
- Ensuring appropriate safety measures are put in place in premises that deal with veterinary medicines;
- Ensuring veterinary medicines are stored, labelled and supplied in compliance with the law
- Documenting exhibits and other evidence concerning violations;
- Appearing and Testifying in courts as required; and
- Participating with other, state agencies as needed in activities related to the enforcement of laws concerning veterinary medicines and premises.
Trade Facilitation
- Filing returns of veterinary medicines used in Kenya to the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE);
- Compiling Register of Approved Veterinary Pharmacies for publication;
- Compiling trade data on the volumes and types of medicines being imported and exported out of the country;
- Processing permits for importation and exportation of veterinary medicines;
- Licensing veterinary pharmacy practices;
- Licensing the manufacture, marketing, importation, exportation, advertisement, and sale of veterinary medicines;
- Issuing annual permits for Veterinary Pharmaceutical Representatives;
- Ensuring only veterinary medicines with market authorization are allowed in or out of the Country; and
- Eliminating unfair business practices in the veterinary medicine supply chain.
Ports of Entry.
- Verifying import/export documents and inspecting consignments of veterinary medicines at specific ports of entry;
- Impounding illegal, sub-standard and expired veterinary medicines;
- Recommending disposal of impounded veterinary medicines;
- Monitoring the market for and take measures necessary for the elimination of trade in illegal and counterfeit veterinary medicines;
- Conducting surveillance activities to ensure safety, quality and efficacy of veterinary medicines; and
- Overall enforcement of VMD regulations in areas of jurisdictions in conjunction with other relevant Government Agencies.
Competencies and Skills
- Report writing;
- Communication;
- Presentation.
Method of Application
Candidates who meet the above criteria are advised to submit a hard or soft application, detailed curriculum vitae, copy of National Identification card, copies of academic and professional certificates and other testimonials to:
The Chief Executive Officer, Veterinary Medicines Directorate;
Email: recruitment@vmd.go.ke
or deliver hard copies with the envelope clearly marked Ref: …. to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate Offices, PCPB Plaza, Loresho Ridge Ground Floor; Addressed to:
The CEO
Veterinary Medicines Directorate
Pest Control products Board Plaza
P.O. Box 66171-00800
Westlands, Nairobi
NB: All candidates should fill and submit the attached Biodata request together with the applications.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Wednesday 6th December, 2023 AT 5.00 P.M.
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