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 with big ambitions, potentials and commitment to improve the quality of life for our end customers.

Job information and Candidate specification

Position Title : Quality Assurance Pharmacist

Division : Quality Assurance

Reporting to : Quality Assurance Manager

Job Summary/Main Purpose

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.

Main Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the QA Manager, The 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, 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.
• 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.
• Employment type : Permanent
• Number Required : One
• Place of Assignment : Addis Ababa
• Salary : As per the Company Scale
• Posting Date : February 19, 2025
• Closing Date : February 28, 2025

Requirements (Education and work experience):

BA Degree in Pharmacy and 2 years of proven work experience, pharmaceutical manufacturing industry is preferable.

Skills required:

• Good interpersonal skill
• Good communication skills
• Have a good knowledge and understanding on the Good Manufacturing Practice.
• Proactive and commitment for outcome
• Knowledge on the rules and regulations (both local and international) governing the pharmaceutical and the health sector in general.