Job Summary
- Type: contract
- Location: Gaborone
- Category: Science & Research
- Closing Date: 2026-06-29
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in screening and reviewing applications for registration, variations, exemptions, and retentions of medical devices and IVDs under supervision.
- Support post-market surveillance and vigilance activities for medical devices and IVDs.
- Participate in inspections and licensing activities of premises dealing with medical devices under the guidance of senior officers.
- Assist in maintaining medical device registers, databases, and regulatory records.
- Support the preparation and communication of regulatory decisions and applicant correspondence.
- Assist in responding to customer inquiries using approved channels and formats.
- Participate in the assessment of medical device manufacturers for compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
- Support investigations relating to non-compliance and illegal activities involving medical devices in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
- Contribute to the review and update of regulatory procedures, guidelines, and templates.
- Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders on matters relating to medical device regulation.
- Participate in training and professional development activities as part of the graduate programme.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Requirements
- Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering or relevant field.
- Recent graduates with no prior work experience may apply.
- Added advantage: Prior regulatory or medical devices industry experience.
- Attention to detail, Ethics and Integrity, Time Management, Results Oriented, Good Clinical Practice compliance, Safety compliance
How to Apply
About the Company
The Botswana Medicines Regulatory Authority (BoMRA) is a statutory body established under the Medicines and Related Substances Act of 2013, operating exclusively within Botswana. Its primary mandate is to protect public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and quality of medicines, medical devices, cosmetics, and other health products available in the country. BoMRA plays a critical role in regulating the importation, manufacture, distribution, and sale of these products across Botswana. By upholding stringent standards and promoting judicious use, the Authority contributes significantly to a healthier nation and a robust healthcare system in Gaborone and beyond.
Protecting public health through regulation of medicines and medical devices.