Reporting to the Corporate & Legal Counsel, your main purpose will be to ensure compliance to the Medicines and Related Substance Act (2013). This role will include liaising with internal and external stakeholders, these include but are not limited to all company employees, relevant Government officials and law enforcement agencies. The key performance areas for this role will include investigating, enforcement, implementation of policies and guidelines, reporting, stakeholder management. The main duties and responsibilities would involve conducting intelligence gathering about potential sale of substandard and falsified medicines, medical products and cosmetics; carry out enforcement action against violations; to participate in the development of guidelines, manuals and standard operating procedures (SOP’s) for the unit; to provide regulatory reviews of client complaints and feedback; other duties may be assigned by the Authority as and when necessary.

You will need to possess an LLB Degree, Degree in Criminal Justice Studies, Degree in Pharmacy or Related field; At least five (5) years’ experience in investigations and prosecutions of criminal cases. Experience in combating pharma crimes in the pharmaceutical industry or experience in a regulatory environment and conducting inspections of facilities will be an added advantage.

The key competencies for the role include, comprehensive understanding of the legal and regulatory framework applicable to the Authority; investigation skills, high levels of integrity, dynamism, excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a keen eye for detail, and confidence in carrying out field work.