Pharmaceutical Production and supply chain Strategy Specialist at Rwanda Food And Drugs Authority (FDA): (Deadline 5 August 2024)

 Assess related regulatory requirements to optimize the pharmaceutical supply chain to ensure the efficient and secure flow of products from manufacturers to consumers.  Collaborate with supply chain partners, including manufactures, distributors, and pharmacies to address challenges and streamline processes.  Participate in regional and global initiatives to adopt pooled procurement mechanisms, and related activities to analyze legal and regulatory frameworks, determine feasibility, recommend specific models, identify potential target commodity lists, and develop guidelines for implementation.  Participate in regional initiatives aimed at promoting domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing as a key intervention for ensuring sustainable access to medicines.  Collaborate with industry partners to identify opportunities for promoting domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing and develop strategies for supporting the growth of the industry.  Assist the implementation and enforcement of quality control measures throughout the pharmaceutical production and distribution process.  Assess and mitigate risks within pharmaceutical supply chain, including issues related to product shortages, counterfeiting and contamination.  Develop training program and resources to build the capacities of pharmaceutical manufacturers and supply chain partners.  Develop and implement strategies for managing pharmaceutical supply chain disruption during emergencies or public health crises.  Develop and implement strategies and technologies to enhance the security of the pharmaceutical supply chain, including the development of screening technologies and track and trace systems and other emerging technologies  Work with regulatory agencies and industry partners to advance regulatory science in pharmaceutical manufacturing, including the development of new approaches for quality assessment and the promotion of international harmonization.  Work with industry partners to establish a public-private approach for pharmaceutical manufacturing innovation, including the development of incentives for investment in technological upgrades.  Promoting International Harmonization: Work with regulatory agencies and industry partners to promote international harmonization of approaches for expediting the global adoption of emerging technologies.  Demonstrate the ability to consistently provide quality services that meet customer and regulatory requirements within his/her Office in order to meet Rwanda FDA quality objectives.  Participate in organized training in the area of Quality Management System.  Do the assigned tasks (job) by fully implementing the QMS established requirements.