(SSA) Health Systems Strengthening to the (IDPs) for the (TIPC)

Overview

This consultancy aims to support the Therapeutic Information and Pharmacovigilance Centre (TIPC) in developing and implementing Institutional Development Plans (IDPs) to advance Namibia's pharmacovigilance maturity level.

Key Responsibilities

• Review the GBT self-benchmarking assessment report and identified gaps
• Prioritize interventions in the Institutional Development Plans (IDPs) for relevant TIPC regulatory functions
• Provide technical assistance, guidance, and mentoring to staff for intervention implementation
• Compile monthly reports on progress made
• Participate in resource mobilization including proposal development
• Undertake additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Required Experience

• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in pharmacovigilance, medicine safety, regulatory systems strengthening, or related public health fields, including direct experience supporting national pharmacovigilance systems in low- and middle-income countries.
• Proven experience working with the WHO Global Benchmarking Tool (GBT)
• Experience in mentoring staff
• Experience in strategic planning and institutional development
• Knowledge of Namibia's health sector context will be a distinct advantage.
• Experience in working on strengthening medicines regulation and pharmacovigilance in Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) countries is desirable.
• Experience working with Ministries of Health, medicines regulatory authorities, public health programs, development partners, and healthcare facilities is desirable.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Masters level) in pharmacy, public health, regulatory science, or related field.
• PhD in pharmacy with a strong focus on pharmacovigilance is desirable.

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