6 Job Positions of Food Technology Inspection Specialist at Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (FDA): (Deadline 4 December 2024)

JOB PURPOSE  To conduct inspections of food manufacturing facilities for compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Storage and Distribution Practices (GSDP) in a timely manner to meet the set service delivery performance targets DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  To assess and evaluate inspections applications for GMP in accordance with Rwanda FDA procedures.  To inspect food manufacturing sites for compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Storage and Distribution Practices (GSDP) as accepted by Rwanda FDA.  To assess and evaluate GMP inspection reports of other regulatory authorities when applicable on international food manufacturing sites where food products for exportation to Rwanda are manufactured.  To provide update and status of certification for all manufacturers of food products.  To write and compile inspection reports when acting as lead inspector and contributing to preparation of all other inspections reports.  To continuously update database or register associated with GMP application of food manufacturing facilities.  To prepare and submit reports and appropriate records of meetings and activities as required.  To participate in premises licensing inspections for manufacturing facilities/GSP/GDP of food products and other related activities.  To work closely across inspection teams, Rwanda FDA departments and External regulators to ensure inspection activities are planned and communicated effectively.  To evaluate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of FDIC for compliance with GMP/GSDP Guidelines as adopted by Rwanda FDA.  To participate in the development of regulations, guidelines, manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other quality management system documents for the Division.  To ensure that processes, systems, and procedures needed for quality enhancement of the services offered by the Division are implemented.  To implement approved strategic and business plans, including the achievement of performance targets.  To consistently provide quality services that meet customer and regulatory requirements within Food and Drugs Inspection and Compliance Division to meet Rwanda FDA quality objectives.  To participate in organized training in Quality Management System.  To ensure that inspection procedures remain up to date with relevant developments in National and International legislation, regulations, and guidelines.  To participate and contribute to the Key Performance Indicators (KPI) program within the Division.  To take measures to identify and resolve issues impacting performance.  To promote a positive, open, friendly, and professional working environment.  To attend job related trainings.  Assist in minuting the recommendations of relevant advisory committees of Food and Drugs Inspection Division applicable to the activities of the Division.  Record statistics of generated and peer-reviewed reports.  Manage the associated risks and Audit queries through a clear governance process, ensuring that the correct procedure is followed, care taken, and ethical behavior demonstrated when managing inspection-related resources and that all relevant records and evidence is sufficiently maintained for Audit purpose.  To attend and contribute to meetings of the Food and Drugs Inspection and Compliance division as required.  To participate, as required, at national and international seminars in the areas of licensing/GxP.  To respond to queries (technical and procedural) from customers.  Provide advisory support to key stakeholders, including participations in regulatory meetings and conferences while demonstrating sound industry and technical knowledge.  Liaise with inspectors from international regulatory authority.  To perform any other duties as assigned by the Division Manager.