September 2014 Recent Jobs Recruitment at U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) Nigeria

September 2014 Recent Jobs Recruitment at U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) Nigeria

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is a scientific nonprofit organization that sets standards for the identity, strength, quality, and purity of medicines, food ingredients, and dietary supplements manufactured, distributed and consumed worldwide. USP’s drug standards are enforceable in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration, and these standards are used in more than 140 countries.

Since its founding in 1820, USP has helped secure the quality of the American drug supply. Building on that legacy, USP today works with scientists, practitioners, and regulators of many nations to develop and revise standards that help protect public health worldwide.

The Promoting the Quality of Medicines (PQM) program, supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention CUSP), helps developing countries effectively address critical issues related to poor quality medicines. It helps USAID-assisted countries strengthen their quality assurance and quality control systems to better ensure the quality, safety, and efficacy of medicines that reach patients.

The U. S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is seeking qualified candidates to fill the vacant position, which will be based in Lagos, Nigeria:

Job Title: Administrative Support Consultant

Job Location: Lagos

Summary of the Position
The Administrative Support Staff position will provide support to the Chief of Party-Nigeria on routine office operations and financial monitoring of in-country activities of the USP PQM program in Nigeria. In addition, Administrative Support Staff will help the COP and PQM technical consultants to arrange meetings with USP PQM partners in Nigeria, review financial/expense reports of PQM partners and the PQM Nigeria team to ensure their compliance with USP and USAID regulations, organize events/training workshops under the program in Nigeria.

Roles and Responsibilities

Works under the direct supervision of the Chief of Party
Provides administrative and office support to the USP PQM Nigeria technical team with detailed administrative and secretarial duties as follows:

Receive, screen, and distribute incoming correspondenceTake minutes of meetingsManage the filing systems (hard copy and electronic)Manage, maintain, and share schedules among the USP PQM Nigeria teamDevelop and update a database of partners and donorsAssist the USP PQM Nigeria team in preparing travel arrangements and obtaining hotel and flight reservationsAssist in preparing in-country program meetings, workshops, and seminarsObtain documents and information from partners, related agencies/institutionsCollect and collate program updates for proper disseminationContribute to communications on USP PQM activities in Nigeria Support the Chief of Party in preparing workplan budgetsPerform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor degree in AdministrationA Bachelor of Science degree in any field with experience working in an office administration position may also be considered.

Experience

1-2 years’ experience in office administration working with multiple staff

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong communication and interpersonal skillsComputer literate with working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, database management, and internet searchExcellent spelling and grammar skillsHighly organized with good time management skills, ability to set priorities, and attention to detailKnowledge of pharmaceutical industry language a plus

Job Title: Regulatory Associate Consultant
Job Location: Lagos
Reports To: Chief of Party-Nigeria, USP PQM

Summary of the Position
Under the general supervision of the Chief of Party-Nigeria, the Regulatory Associate Consultant will serve as the technical officer responsible for planning, organizing, monitoring, activities that support PQM’s efforts to strengthen medicine regulatory activities of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). The Consultant will also support PQMs projects that involve strengthening the regulatory compliance of the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry in Nigeria.

Minimum Qualifications: Education

Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy or chemistry required

Experience

Relevant work experience in the food, medicines, or drug regulatory area within the pharmaceutical industry Experience in project development and implementationRelevant work experience within government medicines regulatory agencies a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of Nigeria’s infrastructure related to medicines regulation and quality assurance and control systemsKnowledge of pharmaceutical regulations; familiarity of WHO Pre-qualification Programme or good manufacturing requirements.Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Job Title: Pharmaceutical GMP Consultant
Job Location: Lagos
Reports To: Chief of Party, USP PQM Nigeria

Summary of the Position

The Consultant for Pharmaceutical GMP will support implementation of the USP PQM work plan activities in Nigeria, providing technical assistance in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Clinical Practices (GCP), and Good Laboratory Practices (GIP), particularly in guiding local manufacturers of maternal and child health medicines (MCH) to participate in the World Health Organization (WHO) Pre-qualification Programme.The Consultant will provide ongoing technical support to local manufacturers on achieving compliance with WHO requirements to submit finished pharmaceutical product dossiers for WHO Pre-qualification status.The Consultant must be familiar with both international current GMP standards and WHO requirements for the prequalification of medicines.

Roles and Responsibilities

Provides ongoing GMP technical assistance support to local manufacturers of MCH and other medicines under the USP PQM technical assistance program in NigeriaSupports the Chief of Party and staff involved in USP PQM quality assurance and quality control activities in implementing MCH work plan activitiesProvides technical support to pharmaceutical manufacturers on product development and requirementsProvides technical assistance to support NAFDAC’s laboratory WHO Pre-qualification activitiesPerforms other duties as requested

Minimum Qualifications: Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, pharmacy, or related field; a higher degree will be an advantage

Experience

Relevant experience in GMP in the pharmaceutical industry or regulatory environmentsSome experience in the establishing compliance with quality systems within pharmaceutical manufacturing companiesKnowledge of and experience with the WHO Pre-qualification of Medicines Programme will be considered a plusExperience working within a GMP regulated Quality control laboratory is also a plus

Job Title: Chief of Party-Nigeria, USP PQM
Job Location: Lagos
Reports to: Regional Manager, Africa Programs, USP PQM Rockville MD USA

Summary of the Position

The Chief of Party-Nigeria is a key management role in the USP PQM program responsible for the in-country management, strategy, development, and implementation of this USAID-funded project in Nigeria, part of a global mechanism for assuring medicines quality in resource-limited settings. The Chief of Party will provide overall management, technical leadership, and direction for USP PQM activities. He/she shall act as the primary point of contact with the USAID country mission, relevant government agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGO), and community groups with regard to day-to-day management and implementation.Roles and ResponsibilitiesAssumes responsibility for overall program management of USP PQM and acts as country representative. Provides leadership, oversight, and support to all aspects of the program including medicines quality control. Promotes strong relationships with the USAID Country Mission, the government of Nigeria, and other NGOs.Responsible for regular liaison with the USAID in-country mission to keep them abreast of progress on the project implementation.Drafts work plans, quarterly financial and narrative reports, as well as annual reports and ensures that key documents are submitted in a timely manner and approved by USAID.

Minimum Requirement: Education

PhD in a relevant field such as pharmacy, chemistry, social research, project management, international development, or international business.

Experience

Ten years of related work experience supervising multiple projects with progressively increasing responsibility in a management positionEffective record of building relationships with governmental organizations as well as private and community associations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Fluency in EnglishDemonstrated experience in managing complex programs related to good governance, such as those focusing on public administration, institutional capacity development, rule of law, transparency and accountability and anti-corruption -Demonstrated proficiency in human resources and project management, as well as in strategic planning

Mode of Application
Interested applications must be sent via email to: pqmjoboffer@usp.org

Application Deadine: 18th September, 2014

Chief of Party at The U. S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP)

Chief of Party-Nigeria, USP PQM

Reports to: Regional Manager, Africa Programs, USP PQM Rockville MD USA

Summary of the Position
The Chief of Party-Nigeria is a key management role in the USP PQM program responsible for the in-country management, strategy, development, and implementation of this USAID-funded project in Nigeria, part of a global mechanism for assuring medicines quality in resource-limited settings. The Chief of Party will provide overall management, technical leadership, and direction for USP PQM activities. He/she shall act as the primary point of contact with the USAID country mission, relevant government agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGO), and community groups with regard to day-to-day management and implementation.

The Chief of Party-Nigeria is expected to manage staff and subject matter experts in achieving project results. He/she will be responsible for evaluating and documenting progress (activity monitoring reports), managing design and evaluation teams, evaluating activities through consultative meetings and site visits, developing solutions to keep activities on track, and providing overall guidance and direction to the program team in order to achieve agreed targets and long-term strategic objectives. The Chief of Party will have overall responsibility for assuring that all assistance provided under the cooperative agreement is technically sound and appropriate for the needs to be addressed.

Roles and Responsibilities

Graduate Administrative Support Consultant at The U. S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP)

USP’s drug standards are enforceable in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration, and these standards are used in more than 140 countries.

Since its founding in 1820, USP has helped secure the quality of the American drug supply. Building on that legacy, USP today works with scientists, practitioners, and regulators of many nations to develop and revise standards that help protect public health worldwide.

The Promoting the Quality of Medicines (PQM) program, supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention CUSP), helps developing countries effectively address critical issues related to poor quality medicines. It helps USAID-assisted countries strengthen their quality assurance and quality control systems to better ensure the quality, safety, and efficacy of medicines that reach patients.

The U. S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is seeking qualified candidates to fill the vacant position, which will be based in Lagos, Nigeria:

Administrative Support Consultant

Reports to: Chief of Party-Nigeria, USP PQM

Summary of the Position
The Administrative Support Staff position will provide support to the Chief of Party-Nigeria on routine office operations and financial monitoring of in-country activities of the USP PQM program in Nigeria. In addition, Administrative Support Staff will help the COP and PQM technical consultants to arrange meetings with USP PQM partners in Nigeria, review financial/expense reports of PQM partners and the PQM Nigeria team to ensure their compliance with USP and USAID regulations, organize events/training workshops under the program in Nigeria.

Roles and Responsibilities

Works under the direct supervision of the Chief of PartyProvides administrative and office support to the USP PQM Nigeria technical team with detailed administrative and secretarial duties as follows: Receive, screen, and distribute incoming correspondenceTake minutes of meetingsManage the filing systems (hard copy and electronic)Manage, maintain, and share schedules among the USP PQM Nigeria teamDevelop and update a database of partners and donorsAssist the USP PQM Nigeria team in preparing travel arrangements and obtaining hotel and flight reservationsAssist in preparing in-country program meetings, workshops, and seminarsObtain documents and information from partners, related agencies/institutionsCollect and collate program updates for proper disseminationContribute to communications on USP PQM activities in Nigeria Support the Chief of Party in preparing workplan budgetsPerform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications: Education

Bachelor degree in AdministrationA Bachelor of Science degree in any field with experience working in an office administration position may also be considered.

Experience

1-2 years’ experience in office administration working with multiple staff

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong communication and interpersonal skillsComputer literate with working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, database management, and internet searchExcellent spelling and grammar skillsHighly organized with good time management skills, ability to set priorities, and attention to detailKnowledge of pharmaceutical industry language a plus

Method of Application
Interested applications must be sent via email to: pqmjoboffer@usp.org

Applicants should specify the position(s) for which they are applying on their application cover page or curriculum vitae (Resume)

Regulatory Associate Consultant at The U. S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP)

USP’s drug standards are enforceable in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration, and these standards are used in more than 140 countries.

Since its founding in 1820, USP has helped secure the quality of the American drug supply. Building on that legacy, USP today works with scientists, practitioners, and regulators of many nations to develop and revise standards that help protect public health worldwide.

The Promoting the Quality of Medicines (PQM) program, supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention CUSP), helps developing countries effectively address critical issues related to poor quality medicines. It helps USAID-assisted countries strengthen their quality assurance and quality control systems to better ensure the quality, safety, and efficacy of medicines that reach patients.

The U. S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is seeking qualified candidates to fill the vacant position, which will be based in Lagos, Nigeria:

Regulatory Associate Consultant

Reports To: Chief of Party-Nigeria, USP PQM

Summary of the Position
Under the general supervision of the Chief of Party-Nigeria, the Regulatory Associate Consultant will serve as the technical officer responsible for planning, organizing, monitoring, activities that support PQM’s efforts to strengthen medicine regulatory activities of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). The Consultant will also support PQMs projects that involve strengthening the regulatory compliance of the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry in Nigeria.

Roles and Responsibilities

Provides technical assistance, as needed, in support of PQM activities to improve medicines quality regulatory activities in Nigeria, with specific work requested by program partners and approved by PQM.Provides technical advice to NAFDAC management and staff, particularly on medicines regulation and pharmaceutical product assessment through the PQM program.Maintains partnerships to ensure continuity o external technical advice and support, which includes the goal of establishing a forum of experts, and coordinates ongoing activities by major regulatory agencies in Nigeria.Manages specific PQM project activities as assigned by the PQM Chief of Party—Nigeria.Ensures that all program work for the PQM office is completed by country partners on time and on budget.Provides assistance in the formulation of guidelines for medicines regulation to improve the safety and quality of medicines in line with the national regulatory system.Prepares quarterly and annual activity reports (through COP) and submits them to USP PQM Headquarters, USAID/Nigeria, and other country partners within the set parameters of the contract.Serves as liaison officer to partners and regulatory authorities such as WHO, NAFDAC, Federal Ministry of Health, and others.Performs other duties as requested.

Minimum Qualifications: Education

Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy or chemistry required

Experience

Relevant work experience in the food, medicines, or drug regulatory area within the pharmaceutical industry Experience in project development and implementationRelevant work experience within government medicines regulatory agencies a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of Nigeria’s infrastructure related to medicines regulation and quality assurance and control systemsKnowledge of pharmaceutical regulations; familiarity of WHO Pre-qualification Programme or good manufacturing requirements.Excellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to influence without direct authorityResults-driven with demonstrated successful outcomes; organized and able to effectively follow up on priority activitiesAbility and desire to work well with diverse employees and customers in a cooperative and friendly mannerAbility to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Method of Application
Interested applications must be sent via email to: pqmjoboffer@usp.org

Applicants should specify the position(s) for which they are applying on their application cover page or curriculum vitae (Resume)