Assistant Research & Development Officer at Pharmacy and Poisons Board

Job Specification:
Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Collecting and collating data to support research and innovations;
• Drafting research proposals and concept papers for research projects and programmes;
• Preparing regular updates on emerging Regulatory Science and Innovations;
• Compiling data on research findings for decision making;
• Updating database of all research materials (paper and electronic);
• Participating in research workshops, seminars and external excursions organized by the Board;
• Compiling and submitting report of the work assigned by a senior officer;
• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual departmental reports;
• Participating in committee meetings as assigned by a senior officer;
• Participating in research and development programs in liaison with other members of department;
• Participating in preparation of R&D project reports and presents them to stakeholders for decision making and for improvement of PPB processes;
• Disseminating R&D results for use by stakeholders; and
• Analyzing emerging trends in respect to research and Development;

Person Specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

• Have Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Pharmacy (B. Pharm), Medicine and Surgery (MBChB), Biomedical Engineering, Nutrition and Dietetics, Food
• Science and Technology, Micro Biology, Analytical Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Technology, Cosmetology, Economics, Statistics or any other equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized Institution; and
• Be proficient in computer applications.