Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority
BACKGROUND
The Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA) is a statutory body established under the Medicines and Allied Substances Act (No. 3) of 2013, responsible for the regulation of medicine and allied Substances in Zambia. The Authority invites applications from suitably qualified Zambian citizens who are ambitious, innovative, energetic and performance-driven to apply for various positions as follows:
SENIOR STRATEGY OFFICER (1)
Job Purpose
To assist in the achievement of the Authority strategic objectives, policies, standards and
operational outputs.
Person Specifications and Qualifications
a) Full Form V/ Grade 12 School Certificate (including English and Mathematics);
b) Bachelors of Degree in either Business Studies or Social Sciences;
c) Postgraduate in Strategic Management an added advantage;
d) 5 years experience of which 3 years at managerial level; and
e) Track record of building and successfully implementing strategy in complex Organisations
with a wide variety of stakeholder interests
Required Skills and Attributes
a) Proficiency in computer skills;
b) Good analytical skills;
c) Good planning and organization skills;
d) Ability to work under minimal supervision;
e) Good interpersonal skills;
f) Good communication skills;
g) Understanding of strategic planning tools;
h) Must be conversant with Microsoft packages; and
i) Good report writing skills.
Duties and Responsibilities
a) Analyze strategy and business plan and how it relates to work, by planning and delivering internal communications activity for the team and by supporting quarterly corporate performance reporting:
b) Provide project management support for Authority corporate planning process, and provide ongoing advice and support to assist teams develop credible plans to effectively implement
the strategy.
c) Assist to bring together and analyse internal and external data, to provide Management with the information required to make strategic decisions;
d) Ensure executive focus on measurable impact across the Authority’s objectives;
e) An ability to listen to and challenge diverse opinion, synthesise complex data and clearly communicate the Authority’s strategy to internal and external stakeholders,
f) Ensure that strategic actions are completed at various levels to achieve desired organizational goals and initiatives:
g) Ensure that the organization maintains appropriate metrics to measure performance and progress towards strategic goals;
h) Design and lead complex projects and activities to achieve operational and strategic
outcomes,
i) Investigate information from a variety of sources, undertake critical analysis and form logical and accurate advice and strategies and align operational activities accordingly.
j) Contribute to the formulation, implementation and evaluation of departmental strategic and operational plans and performance,
k) Develop and implement strategies, builds capability and establishes systems and processes to support Organisational objectives; and
l) Inspire a sense of purpose and direction, with the ability to shape and influence activity in support of Organisation goals and values.
Interested candidates should send applications with copies of detailed Curriculum Vitae, Grade 12 Certificate, Degree Transcript of results, Professional registration membership and valid practicing licence to:-
The Director-General
Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority
Plot No. 2350/M, Off KKIA Road
P.O. Box31890
LUSAKA
NOTE: Candidates are required to have their qualifications verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) before submitting their application.
Envelopes should be appropriately marked with the position applied for.
The deadline for receipt of applications is Monday 21 October 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. ZAMRA is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds