BOTSWANA GOVERNMENT JOBS - MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - MEDICINES REGULATORY AUTHORITY (MRA)

Job description
The Ministry of Health and Wellness seeks to recruit a highly motivated, innovative and experienced professional to the position of Chief executive Officer.

JOB TITLE: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Vacancy Circular NO: 4 of 2017

REPORTS TO: The Board

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Oversight of MRA operations

Directly: Directors, Heads of Sections
Indirectly: All staff of the Medicines Regulatory Authority
Resources: Human resources, annual budget and assets of the Authority
JOB PURPOSE:

To provide strategic leadership on matters relating to the MRA
To, manage and control, administer and organize all matters related to the Medicines Regulatory Authority to ensure efficient and effective regulation and control of human and veterinary medicines, medicated feeds, medical devices, complementary medicines and cosmetics for protection and promotion of human and veterinary public health
To ensure that medicines and related medical and veterinary products produced, imported, exported, distributed and used in Botswana are of acceptable quality, safety and efficacy
MAIN DUTIES:

To ensure development and approval by the Board of the business strategy of the MRA
To provide strategic leadership and guidance to all departments of the MRA
To prepare, submit for approval and implement the MRA Strategic and Business Plans and associated budgets to the Board
To manage and control MRA resources including human and financial resources and assets to ensure that all assets and resources of the Authority are managed efficiently and in a cost effective manner
To monitor MRA performance and facilitate achievement of performance targets and ensure that the relevant legislation on medicines and related substances is well enforced
To ensure compliance with requirements of legislations governing parastatal organizations, financial and procurement regulations
To manage, organize, control and discipline of the Authority's employees and ensure best possible performance of the Authority
To coordinate and collaborate with other stakeholders and institutions regarding the enforcement of relevant legislations
To ensure preparation of Annual Reports and Audited Financial Statements for submission to the Parliament through the Board
To contribute to the development and formulation of policy and strategic plans for the health and/or agriculture sectors and ensure that the Authority is in a position to implement changes expeditiously and efficiently
To promote public confidence on the safety and quality of regulated products.

DECISION MAKING:
As Chief Executive Officer, makes key decisions on the mobilization and utilization of the Authority's resources while safeguarding its assets.

Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
Academic Qualification:

Essential: Minimum qualification Master of Science Degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Medical Engineering, Human Medicine, Veterinary Medicine or related field from recognized institution.
Desirable: Additional qualification in a financial field or Business Administration or Strategic Business Management.
Work Experience:

Essential: At least fifteen years of current regulatory affairs experience, ten of which in senior managerial position in a reputable organization.
Desirable: Experience working in a commercial environment or senior management positions in a public or private entity.
COMPETENCIES

Essential: Financial management skills for the delivery of expected results, excellent communication, interpersonal skills and working knowledge of ICT applications.
Desirable: High degree of integrity and probity; Excellent organizational skills; Strong ability to follow detailed processes and procedures; Precision in execution of work with attention to detail; Initiative, diplomacy and good judgement; Good written and oral communication skills; Good interpersonal skills and team spirit; Tact and discretion in the handling of confidential files and information.
Company profile
The Medicines Regulatory Authority (MRA) is an authority established under the Medicines and Related Substances Act No: 8 of 2013. Its primary role is to ensure that all medicines and related substances manufactured in, imported into, or exported from, Botswana are registered and conform to established criteria of quality, safety and efficacy and further to ensure that the personnel premises and practices employed to manufacture, promote, procure, store, distribute and sell such medicines comply with defined codes of practice and other requirements.
Benefits
REMUNERATION

The position offers an attractive and competitive package.

Closing date and application instructions
APPLICATIONS:
Quote the number of this Vacancy Circular and provide the following details:

Full name, address and place of birth,
Brief summary of career duties (Curriculum Vitae) including date of first appointment, Present post and date of appointment thereto.
Certified copies of certificates (academic)
At least two current references (not more than 6 months)
Proof of Identity (certified copy of Omang).

Applications should be addressed to: -

THE PERMANENT SECRETARY
P/BAG 0038
MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
GABORONE

OR Hand delivered to: Ministry of Health & Wellness Headquarters Office 8A21

Only short listed candidates will be responded to.
Closing date:10th February 2017
For further information contact: Human Resource Management Unit on
Tel: 3632667/3632828/3632518

Location
Gaborone