The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is a scientific nonprofit organization that sets standards for the identity, strength, quality, and purity of medicines, food ingredients, and dietary supplements manufactured, distributed and consumed worldwide. USP’s drug standards are enforceable in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration, and these standards are used in more than 140 countries.

Since its founding in 1820, USP has helped secure the quality of the American drug supply. Building on that legacy, USP today works with scientists, practitioners, and regulators of many nations to develop and revise standards that help protect public health worldwide.

The Promoting the Quality of Medicines (PQM) program, supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention CUSP), helps developing countries effectively address critical issues related to poor quality medicines. It helps USAID-assisted countries strengthen their quality assurance and quality control systems to better ensure the quality, safety, and efficacy of medicines that reach patients.

The U. S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is seeking qualified candidates to fill the vacant position, which will be based in Lagos, Nigeria:

Job Title: Administrative Support Consultant

Job Location: Lagos

Summary of the Position
The Administrative Support Staff position will provide support to the Chief of Party-Nigeria on routine office operations and financial monitoring of in-country activities of the USP PQM program in Nigeria. In addition, Administrative Support Staff will help the COP and PQM technical consultants to arrange meetings with USP PQM partners in Nigeria, review financial/expense reports of PQM partners and the PQM Nigeria team to ensure their compliance with USP and USAID regulations, organize events/training workshops under the program in Nigeria.

Roles and Responsibilities

Works under the direct supervision of the Chief of Party
Provides administrative and office support to the USP PQM Nigeria technical team with detailed administrative and secretarial duties as follows:

• Receive, screen, and distribute incoming correspondence
• Take minutes of meetings
• Manage the filing systems (hard copy and electronic)
• Manage, maintain, and share schedules among the USP PQM Nigeria team
• Develop and update a database of partners and donors
• Assist the USP PQM Nigeria team in preparing travel arrangements and obtaining hotel and flight reservations
• Assist in preparing in-country program meetings, workshops, and seminars
• Obtain documents and information from partners, related agencies/institutions
• Collect and collate program updates for proper dissemination
• Contribute to communications on USP PQM activities in Nigeria Support the Chief of Party in preparing workplan budgets
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Administration
• A Bachelor of Science degree in any field with experience working in an office administration position may also be considered.

Experience

• 1-2 years’ experience in office administration working with multiple staff

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer literate with working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, database management, and internet search
• Excellent spelling and grammar skills
• Highly organized with good time management skills, ability to set priorities, and attention to detail
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry language a plus

Job Title: Regulatory Associate Consultant
Job Location: Lagos
Reports To: Chief of Party-Nigeria, USP PQM

Summary of the Position
Under the general supervision of the Chief of Party-Nigeria, the Regulatory Associate Consultant will serve as the technical officer responsible for planning, organizing, monitoring, activities that support PQM’s efforts to strengthen medicine regulatory activities of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). The Consultant will also support PQMs projects that involve strengthening the regulatory compliance of the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry in Nigeria.

Minimum Qualifications: Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy or chemistry required

Experience

• Relevant work experience in the food, medicines, or drug regulatory area within the pharmaceutical industry Experience in project development and implementation
• Relevant work experience within government medicines regulatory agencies a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Nigeria’s infrastructure related to medicines regulation and quality assurance and control systems
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations; familiarity of WHO Pre-qualification Programme or good manufacturing requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Job Title: Pharmaceutical GMP Consultant
Job Location: Lagos
Reports To: Chief of Party, USP PQM Nigeria

Summary of the Position

• The Consultant for Pharmaceutical GMP will support implementation of the USP PQM work plan activities in Nigeria, providing technical assistance in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Clinical Practices (GCP), and Good Laboratory Practices (GIP), particularly in guiding local manufacturers of maternal and child health medicines (MCH) to participate in the World Health Organization (WHO) Pre-qualification Programme.
• The Consultant will provide ongoing technical support to local manufacturers on achieving compliance with WHO requirements to submit finished pharmaceutical product dossiers for WHO Pre-qualification status.
• The Consultant must be familiar with both international current GMP standards and WHO requirements for the prequalification of medicines.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provides ongoing GMP technical assistance support to local manufacturers of MCH and other medicines under the USP PQM technical assistance program in Nigeria
• Supports the Chief of Party and staff involved in USP PQM quality assurance and quality control activities in implementing MCH work plan activities
• Provides technical support to pharmaceutical manufacturers on product development and requirements
• Provides technical assistance to support NAFDAC’s laboratory WHO Pre-qualification activities
• Performs other duties as requested

Minimum Qualifications: Education

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, pharmacy, or related field; a higher degree will be an advantage

Experience

• Relevant experience in GMP in the pharmaceutical industry or regulatory environments
• Some experience in the establishing compliance with quality systems within pharmaceutical manufacturing companies
• Knowledge of and experience with the WHO Pre-qualification of Medicines Programme will be considered a plus
• Experience working within a GMP regulated Quality control laboratory is also a plus

Job Title: Chief of Party-Nigeria, USP PQM
Job Location: Lagos
Reports to: Regional Manager, Africa Programs, USP PQM Rockville MD USA

Summary of the Position

• The Chief of Party-Nigeria is a key management role in the USP PQM program responsible for the in-country management, strategy, development, and implementation of this USAID-funded project in Nigeria, part of a global mechanism for assuring medicines quality in resource-limited settings. The Chief of Party will provide overall management, technical leadership, and direction for USP PQM activities. He/she shall act as the primary point of contact with the USAID country mission, relevant government agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGO), and community groups with regard to day-to-day management and implementation.Roles and Responsibilities
• Assumes responsibility for overall program management of USP PQM and acts as country representative. Provides leadership, oversight, and support to all aspects of the program including medicines quality control. Promotes strong relationships with the USAID Country Mission, the government of Nigeria, and other NGOs.
• Responsible for regular liaison with the USAID in-country mission to keep them abreast of progress on the project implementation.
• Drafts work plans, quarterly financial and narrative reports, as well as annual reports and ensures that key documents are submitted in a timely manner and approved by USAID.

Minimum Requirement: Education

• PhD in a relevant field such as pharmacy, chemistry, social research, project management, international development, or international business.

Experience

• Ten years of related work experience supervising multiple projects with progressively increasing responsibility in a management position
• Effective record of building relationships with governmental organizations as well as private and community associations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Fluency in English
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex programs related to good governance, such as those focusing on public administration, institutional capacity development, rule of law, transparency and accountability and anti-corruption -
• Demonstrated proficiency in human resources and project management, as well as in strategic planning

Mode of Application
Interested applications must be sent via email to: pqmjoboffer@usp.org

Application Deadine: 18th September, 2014