The AUDA-NEPAD Agency hereby invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the following position: Programme Officer, Medical Devices Regulation.
Under the supervision of the Principal Programme Officer Policy Specialist, the Programme Officer – Medical Devices Regulation will be responsible for leading the development of continental standards, guidelines, and processes for regulating medical devices and supporting Member States and RECs to implement them. Specifically, he/she will assist with the coordination of the medical devices work stream and the African Medical Devices Forum (AMDF) Technical Committee under the African Medicines Regulatory Harmonization (AMRH) Initiative.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to medicines regulation and harmonization initiatives, project management, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Advanced knowledge of medical devices regulatory processes, standards, and practices.
- Always maintain confidentiality at the highest level
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail and thoroughness.
- Ability to work under minimal supervision, be proactive, take initiative and with sound judgment.
- High level of integrity and accountability, flexible approaches to work coupled with enthusiasm, commitment and energetic.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure with a wide range of individuals and institutions.
- Creative thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good organization, planning and time management skills.
- Excellent written and oral communications and interpersonal skills.
- Sound analytical skills.
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-national environment.
- Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals
- Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, medicine, biomedical engineering, medical laboratory sciences, biochemistry, or related field with one (1) year of professional experience in the regulation of medical devices including in vitro diagnostics working experience in medical product regulatory field, research and development or health innovation projects within the public sector, multinational or multilateral institutions or similar organizations nationally, regionally and/or internationally.
• Project management experience is an added advantage
Application: To apply, please submit the following:
1. A motivation letter stating reasons for seeking employment with AUDA-NEPAD.
2. A detailed and updated curriculum vitae (CV), not exceeding five (5) pages and indicating your nationality, age and gender.
3. Three (3) referees with good knowledge of the candidate’s work, furnishing full contact details, telephone and e-mail addresses.
4. Certified copies of degrees and diplomas.
Remuneration: Indicative basic salary of US$28,976.97 per annum plus other entitlements e.g., Post Adjustment (57% of basic salary), Housing allowance ($21,832.68 per annum), gratuity (15% of gross salary) in conformity with the rules and procedures applicable to internationally recruited staff of the African Union.
Applications must be received no later than Monday, 16 September 2024.
Click the link to apply:
https://e-recruitment.nepad.org:44310/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_startpage_ext_cand
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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