Consultant for Therapeutic Information and Pharmacovigilance Centre (TIPC)
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The Therapeutic Information and Pharmacovigilance Centre (TIPC) is part of the Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council (NMRC), which is dedicated to ensuring the safety and efficacy of medicines in Namibia. The organization plays a crucial role in the health sector by monitoring drug safety and providing guidance on pharmacovigilance practices. The NMRC aims to enhance public health through effective regulation and oversight of medicines, ensuring that they meet the necessary safety standards. The TIPC specifically focuses on developing and implementing strategies to improve pharmacovigilance systems in the country, contributing to the overall health system strengthening efforts. The organization is committed to continuous improvement and capacity building within the health sector, working closely with various stakeholders to achieve its objectives.
Job Overview:
The primary objective of this consultancy is to support and guide the TIPC team at NMRC in the development and implementation of Institutional Development Plans (IDPs). This role is critical in helping Namibia progress from Maturity Level 1 to Maturity Level 3 in pharmacovigilance practices. The consultant will review the GBT self-benchmarking assessment report to identify gaps and prioritize interventions necessary for enhancing TIPC's regulatory functions. The consultant will also provide technical assistance and mentorship to staff, ensuring that the prioritized interventions are effectively implemented. Monthly progress reports will be compiled to track advancements and challenges, ensuring that the TIPC team is on the right path toward achieving its goals.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will undertake a variety of tasks, including but not limited to: reviewing the GBT self-benchmarking assessment report to identify gaps in the current pharmacovigilance system; prioritizing interventions in the IDPs for relevant TIPC regulatory functions; providing technical assistance and guidance to TIPC staff, including mentoring and on-the-job coaching; compiling monthly reports on progress made in implementing the IDPs; participating in resource mobilization efforts, including proposal development; and undertaking additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor. The consultant will also be responsible for delivering a comprehensive final consultancy report that summarizes achievements against objectives, progress toward Maturity Level advancement, and recommendations for sustaining and accelerating progress.
Required Qualifications:
The ideal candidate must possess an advanced degree (Masters level) in pharmacy, public health, regulatory science, or a related field. A PhD in pharmacy with a strong focus on pharmacovigilance is desirable. The candidate should have at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in pharmacovigilance, medicine safety, regulatory systems strengthening, or related public health fields. Direct experience supporting national pharmacovigilance systems in low- and middle-income countries is essential. Knowledge of Namibia's health sector context will be a distinct advantage. Proven experience working with the WHO Global Benchmarking Tool (GBT), mentoring staff, and strategic planning is also required.
Educational Background:
Candidates must have an advanced degree (Masters level) in pharmacy, public health, regulatory science, or a related field. A PhD in pharmacy with a strong focus on pharmacovigilance is considered desirable. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of pharmacovigilance systems and regulatory frameworks necessary for the role.
Experience:
The position requires at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in pharmacovigilance, medicine safety, regulatory systems strengthening, or related public health fields. This experience should include direct involvement in supporting national pharmacovigilance systems, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Familiarity with Namibia's health sector context will be beneficial, as will experience working with the WHO Global Benchmarking Tool (GBT) and mentoring staff. Desirable experience includes working on strengthening medicines regulation and pharmacovigilance in Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) countries, as well as collaboration with Ministries of Health and other healthcare stakeholders.
Languages:
A very good command of written and spoken English is mandatory for this position. The candidate should possess strong presentation and report writing skills, as effective communication is essential for the role. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset but is not explicitly required.
Additional Notes:
The consultancy is expected to involve a full-time commitment, with specific deliverables outlined throughout the contract period. The consultant will be responsible for providing monthly progress reports and a final consultancy report at the end of the assignment. The position may involve collaboration with various stakeholders, including government ministries, regulatory authorities, and public health programs, emphasizing the importance of effective communication and relationship-building skills. Compensation details and contract duration have not been specified in the job advertisement.
The Therapeutic Information and Pharmacovigilance Centre (TIPC) is part of the Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council (NMRC), which is dedicated to ensuring the safety and efficacy of medicines in Namibia. The organization plays a crucial role in the health sector by monitoring drug safety and providing guidance on pharmacovigilance practices. The NMRC aims to enhance public health through effective regulation and oversight of medicines, ensuring that they meet the necessary safety standards. The TIPC specifically focuses on developing and implementing strategies to improve pharmacovigilance systems in the country, contributing to the overall health system strengthening efforts. The organization is committed to continuous improvement and capacity building within the health sector, working closely with various stakeholders to achieve its objectives.
Job Overview:
The primary objective of this consultancy is to support and guide the TIPC team at NMRC in the development and implementation of Institutional Development Plans (IDPs). This role is critical in helping Namibia progress from Maturity Level 1 to Maturity Level 3 in pharmacovigilance practices. The consultant will review the GBT self-benchmarking assessment report to identify gaps and prioritize interventions necessary for enhancing TIPC's regulatory functions. The consultant will also provide technical assistance and mentorship to staff, ensuring that the prioritized interventions are effectively implemented. Monthly progress reports will be compiled to track advancements and challenges, ensuring that the TIPC team is on the right path toward achieving its goals.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will undertake a variety of tasks, including but not limited to: reviewing the GBT self-benchmarking assessment report to identify gaps in the current pharmacovigilance system; prioritizing interventions in the IDPs for relevant TIPC regulatory functions; providing technical assistance and guidance to TIPC staff, including mentoring and on-the-job coaching; compiling monthly reports on progress made in implementing the IDPs; participating in resource mobilization efforts, including proposal development; and undertaking additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor. The consultant will also be responsible for delivering a comprehensive final consultancy report that summarizes achievements against objectives, progress toward Maturity Level advancement, and recommendations for sustaining and accelerating progress.
Required Qualifications:
The ideal candidate must possess an advanced degree (Masters level) in pharmacy, public health, regulatory science, or a related field. A PhD in pharmacy with a strong focus on pharmacovigilance is desirable. The candidate should have at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in pharmacovigilance, medicine safety, regulatory systems strengthening, or related public health fields. Direct experience supporting national pharmacovigilance systems in low- and middle-income countries is essential. Knowledge of Namibia's health sector context will be a distinct advantage. Proven experience working with the WHO Global Benchmarking Tool (GBT), mentoring staff, and strategic planning is also required.
Educational Background:
Candidates must have an advanced degree (Masters level) in pharmacy, public health, regulatory science, or a related field. A PhD in pharmacy with a strong focus on pharmacovigilance is considered desirable. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of pharmacovigilance systems and regulatory frameworks necessary for the role.
Experience:
The position requires at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in pharmacovigilance, medicine safety, regulatory systems strengthening, or related public health fields. This experience should include direct involvement in supporting national pharmacovigilance systems, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Familiarity with Namibia's health sector context will be beneficial, as will experience working with the WHO Global Benchmarking Tool (GBT) and mentoring staff. Desirable experience includes working on strengthening medicines regulation and pharmacovigilance in Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) countries, as well as collaboration with Ministries of Health and other healthcare stakeholders.
Languages:
A very good command of written and spoken English is mandatory for this position. The candidate should possess strong presentation and report writing skills, as effective communication is essential for the role. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset but is not explicitly required.
Additional Notes:
The consultancy is expected to involve a full-time commitment, with specific deliverables outlined throughout the contract period. The consultant will be responsible for providing monthly progress reports and a final consultancy report at the end of the assignment. The position may involve collaboration with various stakeholders, including government ministries, regulatory authorities, and public health programs, emphasizing the importance of effective communication and relationship-building skills. Compensation details and contract duration have not been specified in the job advertisement.
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