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SOUTH AFRICAN HEALTH PRODUCTS REGULATORY AUTHORITY (SAHPRA) VACANCIES
SOUTH AFRICAN HEALTH PRODUCTS REGULATORY AUTHORITY (SAHPRA)
CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTERST
EXTERNAL EVALUATORS
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) hereby invite expression of interest for candidates to serve as External Evaluators for Renewals Unit.
SAHPRA is a Schedule 3A Public Entity established in terms of the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 1965 (Act No. 101 of 1965) to oversee the regulation of medicines, medical devices, and in vitro diagnostics (IVDs) intended for human and animal use; the licensing of manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors of medicines, medical devices and IVDs; and the conduct of clinical trials.
REQUIREMENTS
The External Evaluators are appointed in terms of section 3 (5) of the Medicine’s Act, as amended to assist the Authority in carrying out its functions. These fully qualified external evaluators are crucial to supplementing the skills and experience of the Authority.
Expression of interest is required in the following disciplines:
• One (1) external evaluator for the evaluation of Veterinary medicine renewals applications.
• Two (2) external evaluators for the evaluation of the clinical aspects (clinical pharmacology/internal medicine/clinical epidemiology/oncology/virology) of the renewals application
• Two (2) external evaluators for the evaluation of Good Practices Compliance aspects of the renewals applications
• Two (2) external evaluators for the evaluation of the quality aspects of the renewals application
Relevant Qualifications: Appropriate degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences, medicine/pharmacy/pharmaceutical science and natural sciences.). BVSc/BVMCH degree.
Applicant must be in good standing with the regulatory board/ council with which he/ she is registered where applicable.
Exclusions:
- he or she does not meet the minimum requirements;
TERM OF OFFICE
The term of office for external evaluators is three (3) years effective from date of appointment by the CEO and may be appointed for a further term(s).
Registration with the statutory regulatory board/council relating to his/her profession where applicable is recommended.
No person shall be eligible for appointment as an Expert, if: -
- he or she is conflicted in terms of SAHPRA Policy on Management of Conflict of Interest (GOV02);
- he or she is disqualified under the Relevant Act applicable to his or her profession from practising as such;
- he or she has been found guilty of improper or disgraceful conduct at an inquiry held under ambit of the relevant Act;
- he or she is a patient as defined in section 1 of the Mental Health Care Act, 2002 (Act No. 17 of 2002);
- he or she has been convicted of an offence in respect whereof he or she was sentenced to imprisonment without the option of a fine or in the case of fraud;
CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTERST
EXTERNAL EVALUATORS
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) hereby invite expression of interest for candidates to serve as External Evaluators for Renewals Unit.
SAHPRA is a Schedule 3A Public Entity established in terms of the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 1965 (Act No. 101 of 1965) to oversee the regulation of medicines, medical devices, and in vitro diagnostics (IVDs) intended for human and animal use; the licensing of manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors of medicines, medical devices and IVDs; and the conduct of clinical trials.
REQUIREMENTS
The External Evaluators are appointed in terms of section 3 (5) of the Medicine’s Act, as amended to assist the Authority in carrying out its functions. These fully qualified external evaluators are crucial to supplementing the skills and experience of the Authority.
Expression of interest is required in the following disciplines:
• One (1) external evaluator for the evaluation of Veterinary medicine renewals applications.
• Two (2) external evaluators for the evaluation of the clinical aspects (clinical pharmacology/internal medicine/clinical epidemiology/oncology/virology) of the renewals application
• Two (2) external evaluators for the evaluation of Good Practices Compliance aspects of the renewals applications
• Two (2) external evaluators for the evaluation of the quality aspects of the renewals application
Relevant Qualifications: Appropriate degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences, medicine/pharmacy/pharmaceutical science and natural sciences.). BVSc/BVMCH degree.
Applicant must be in good standing with the regulatory board/ council with which he/ she is registered where applicable.
Exclusions:
- he or she does not meet the minimum requirements;
TERM OF OFFICE
The term of office for external evaluators is three (3) years effective from date of appointment by the CEO and may be appointed for a further term(s).
Registration with the statutory regulatory board/council relating to his/her profession where applicable is recommended.
No person shall be eligible for appointment as an Expert, if: -
- he or she is conflicted in terms of SAHPRA Policy on Management of Conflict of Interest (GOV02);
- he or she is disqualified under the Relevant Act applicable to his or her profession from practising as such;
- he or she has been found guilty of improper or disgraceful conduct at an inquiry held under ambit of the relevant Act;
- he or she is a patient as defined in section 1 of the Mental Health Care Act, 2002 (Act No. 17 of 2002);
- he or she has been convicted of an offence in respect whereof he or she was sentenced to imprisonment without the option of a fine or in the case of fraud;
PROCEDURE
• A comprehensive CV, qualification/s and a motivation expressing area of expertise must be submitted online at https://apply.sahpra.org.za:6006/
• Only documents in pdf must be uploaded.
• Further communication will be limited to nominated candidates with appropriate skill sets.
• Closing date for nominations is Tuesday, 06 August 2024 at 16h30. No late nominations will be accepted.
Enquiries: Ms Mukona Mphidi at mukona.mphidi@sahpra.org.za