Pharmaceutical Policy Specialist at National Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS : 

• Grade 1: A A-Pharm degree, current registration as a Pharmacist plus a minimum of five (5) years’ appropriate experience after registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC. 
• Grade 2: B-Pharm degree, current registration as a pharmacist plus thirteen (13) years appropriate experience after registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC. Salary grade will be determined in accordance with the above requirements as per the OSD.
• Qualifications and years of experience required are indicated above. Knowledge of evidence-based medicine, clinical pharmacology, rational medicine use, basic health financing and pharmaco-economics. Knowledge and understanding of the National Drug Policy, National Health Policy, Medicine and Related Substances Control Act 101, Pharmacy Act 53, NHI Act 20, as amended and Public Finance Management Act.
• Good communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, planning, organizing, analytical, critical thinking, clinical research, presentation, problem solving abilities, strategy and policy development, supervisory and computer skills (MS Office package). Ability to work independently and self-motivated. A valid driver’s license. 

DUTIES :

• Management of pharmaceutical products item specifications. Review item specifications list based on previous applicable contract and ensure that all proposed changes previously recommended by the BEC are considered. Oversee all matters pertaining to the compilation of the items’ specifications, ensuring that each specification is clear, unbiased, unequivocal and not brand specific.
• Management of Bid advertisement and closure. Oversee the bid advertisement ensuring that: item specification list is finalised, SRCC is signed off, all relevant documents are published via Government Printing Works (GPW). Prepare the presentation pack for the briefing sessions. Management of Bid evaluations.
• Perform technical evaluation of bids, which will include but not limited to: analysis of security of supply inclusive of API source, manufacturing sites and production capacity, Validation of products compliance with legislative requirements and specifications. Prepare the technical evaluation report for tabling at the Bid Evaluation Committee (BEC) meeting. Management of the adjudication of the bids. Quality assurance of the Departmental Bid Adjudication Committee (DBAC) submissions.
• Ensure DBAC submissions are done within project plan timelines. Management of tender award and contracted items. Quality assurance the DG submissions for awards, the drafted letter of acceptance and rejection as well as the contract circular. Risk management. Develop, maintain and review identified SOPs on an annual basis. Respond to audit queries that pertain to the administrative aspects of the tender process ensuring appropriate drafting on request.