Julphar Pharmaceuticals PLC is a joint venture between Gulf Pharmaceuticals Industries (Julphar) U.A.E and MEDTECH Ethiopia which is involved in the manufacturing of LIFE SAVING Drugs for the local Ethiopian market use as well as for export. Julphar is looking for new candidates who can join a work team with big ambitions, potentials and commitment to improve the quality of life for our end customers.

Job Summary/Main Purpose

Senior QA Pharmacist is responsible for carrying out/ participating in various QA Operations: Documentation, Internal Auditing, Product Quality Review, Validation/ Qualification of process/ Equipment/ Method, and Training activities within the organization.

Employment type          : Permanent

Number Required          :  one

Main Responsibilities:

• Under the guidance of the QA Associate Manager, The Senior QA Pharmacist shall carry out the following duties:
• Participate and supervise the preparation/ review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Participate and supervise the preparation and review of Batch Manufacturing Record (BMR) and Batch Packaging Record (BPR).
• Preparation of process validation protocols and reports for validation.
• Preparation, review, and checking of specifications for packaging materials.
• Participate in designing, checking, and supporting the preparation and approval of printed packaging material artworks.
• Participate and follow-up the execution of both validation and qualification activities; document review, and closing.  .
• Participate in periodic self-inspections conducted in the company and follow up of the implementation and closeout of the audit observations.
• Responsible for assessing and follow-up of the closing of initiated CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) and reviewing of documents related to it.
• Responsible for assessing, and following the closeout of initiated change controls, deviation control and compliant reports, and reviewing documents related to that.
• Participate in the review of all annually manufactured products by Julphar Pharmaceuticals Plc. (Ethiopia) and prepare Product Quality Review (PQR) document for each product.
• To prepare    training   and training assessment     materials    based   on cGMP   and   SOPs   and   give   on the job   (OTJ)   and   class   room trainings   (CRT).
• Monitor    the implementation     of SOPs and other master documents     in Julphar Pharmaceuticals PLC. (Ethiopia).
• Prepare, update, and compile registration dossiers upon request from the registration department.
• Promote, follow-up and practice good documentation practice.
• Observing and complying with company Health and Safety Policies.
• Working with all members of staff to maintain and develop the positive progressive culture within the Julphar Pharmaceuticals PLC.
• Maintain good relationship and communication with all members of the team and responding politely and in a timely fashion to internal and external customers.

Performs other duties (where explanation provided and understood) that concern the department in accordance with the instruction issued by the Quality Assurance Manager.

Educational Qualification

• BSc in Pharmacy

Minimum relevant experience

• More than 5 years of experience in Production pharmacist (Experience in manufacturing industry is advantageous)

Core competencies

• Team player
• Good Command of English.
• Dedicated and willing to work under stressful condition
• Good Communication and Interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Good manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Good leadership skills
• Scheduled and organized
• Capacity to solve problem and to make sound decision.