Medicines Authority
Posts of Pharmacists
(Jobsplus Permit No: 801/2021)
1. The Medicines Authority invites applications for posts of Pharmacists within the Authority.
2. Terms and Conditions
2.1. The selected candidate will be employed as a Professional Officer Grade C, according to its Collective Agreement.
2.2. The post of Pharmacists is subject to a probationary period of twelve (12) months.
3. Salary pegged to the post
3.1 The salary attached to the post of Pharmacists is that of €22,193 per annum.
3.2 Other benefits include a non-pensionable market corrector allowance of €4000 per annum, a Cash Allowance of €1102 per annum, reimbursement of a maximum of €1164.68 per annum for Continued Pharmacy Education, payable at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer of the Medicines Authority. Payments are subject to submission of receipts, etc. as applicable. A Qualification Allowance (if applicable) as established by the Central Administration in line with the Medicines Authority Collective Agreement.
4. Duties
Overall purpose
The Pharmacist is responsible to carry out regulatory and administrative pharmaceutical duties related to the regulation of medicines, medical devices and pharmaceutical activities. The Pharmacist shall be required to give professional service and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Functions
(a) Participate in:
- Technical meetings;
- Procedures related to the registration and life-cycle management of medicines;
- Inspections of pharmaceutical activities in Malta and abroad;
- The post-marketing surveillance programme;
- Pharmacovigilance procedures;
- Enforcement of regulations governing medicinal products and/or medical devices;
- The regulation of cannabis for medicinal and research purposes;
- Other functions, including assessment of advertising and promotional material, as well as other boards or committees as required;
- Research and development projects, as required; and
- Other ongoing projects as required.
(b) Review:
- Technical data submitted in support of applications of medicinal products (including different procedures), medical devices and medicinal cannabis-based products, in accordance with established procedures;
- Monitor, transpose and implement legislation, guidelines, etc; and
- Published literature.
(d) Execute duties in a professional manner:
- By keeping up to date with the knowledge required for the work assigned;
- By operating any software package or procedure provided by management;
- Through continuous self-monitoring to improve scientific capabilities; and
- To contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the Malta Medicines Authority.
(e) Ensure:
- Liaison with, and provision of advice to, applicants and professional colleagues in order to facilitate the review process;
- Liaison with, and provision of advice to, Committees established to provide guidance on or overview of the assessment process;
- Prioritisation of required duties without supervision;
- Compliance with the set standards, protocols, regulatory requirements and the quality management system of the Authority;
- Documentation and implementation of all policies and standard operating procedures;
- The timely processing of tasks and issues for the respective Directorate/ Unit; and
- The efficient use of the Authority’s resources in a cost-effective manner.
(f) Provide:
- Relevant and consistent information and advice to the Director/s and staff under the direction of the assigned Director;
- Regulatory and procedural advice and support;
- Advice to the Chairperson/Directors as required, seeking to propose strategic solutions to the challenges in this area;
- Strategic direction in the relevant assigned field in line with the strategy and vision of the Authority; and
- Pharmaceutical and administrative reports, as required.
(g) Continuously improve the performance of the organisation by:
- Promoting and maintaining good professional and ethical working relationship with colleagues and stakeholders;
- Promoting communication and liaison between different sections of the organisation;
- Performing duties pertaining to other staff and deputise according to the exigencies of the services;
- Representing the Malta Medicines Authority at meetings, seminars, conferences and other fora, both locally as well as abroad;
- Observing, promoting and ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of the quality management system;
- Preparing policies, guidelines and standard operating procedures;
- Training, motivating, supervising and monitoring other colleagues, as may be required; and
- Promoting the vision, mission, values, strategy and objectives of the Authority.
(h) Any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Chairperson/CEO and Director/s.
5. Eligibility requirements
5.1 By the closing time and date of this call for applications, applicants must be:
(i) (a) citizens of Malta; or
(b) citizens of other Member States of the European Union who are entitled to equal treatment to Maltese citizens in matters of employment by virtue of EU legislation and treaty provisions dealing with the free movement of workers; or
(c) citizens of any other country who are entitled to equal treatment to Maltese citizens in matters related to employment by virtue of the application to that country of EU legislation and treaty provisions dealing with the free movement of workers; or
(d) any other persons who are entitled to equal treatment to Maltese citizens in matters related to employment in terms of the law or the above-mentioned EU legislation and treaty provisions, on account of their family relationship with persons mentioned in paragraph (a), (b) or (c); or
(e) third country nationals who have been granted long-term resident status in Malta under regulation 4 of the “Status of Long-Term Residents (Third Country Nationals) Regulations, 2006” or who have been granted a residence permit under regulation 18(3) thereof, together with family members of such third country nationals who have been granted a residence permit under the “Family Reunification Regulations, 2007”.
The advice of the Citizenship and Expatriates Department should be sought as necessary in the interpretation of the above provisions.
The appointment of candidates referred to at (b), (c), (d) and (e) above would necessitate the issue of an employment licence in so far as this is required by the Immigration Act and subsidiary legislation. The Jobsplus should be consulted as necessary on this issue.
(ii) Proficiency in the English Language.
(iii) Be in possession of a warrant to practice as Pharmacist in Malta.
(iv) Applicants with experience in medicines regulation and show commitment towards learning and development will be preferred.
Moreover, candidates who have not yet formally obtained the requisite specified in paragraph 1 (iii) will still be considered, provided that they submit evidence that they would qualify for such requisite by end of year 2022. If selected, such candidates may be required to produce the requisite indicated in 1 (iii) before appointment.
Applicants must be eligible to take up their due appointment, in terms of 1 (iii) above, not only by the closing time and date of this call for applications but also on the date of appointment.
Prospective applicants should note the requirement to produce MQRIC recognition statements in respect of their qualifications from MQRIC, or other designated authorities, as applicable, as per provisions applicable to this call for applications
5.2 Prospective applicants should note the requirement to produce MQRIC recognition statements in respect of their qualifications from MQRIC, or other designated authorities, as applicable, as per provisions applicable to this call for applications. (http://www.pahro.gov.mt/file.aspxf=799).
6. Submission of supporting documentation
6.1 Qualifications and experience claimed must be supported by certificates and/or testimonials, copies of which should be attached to the application. Scanned copies sent electronically are acceptable.
6.2 Original certificates and/or testimonials are to be invariably produced for verification at the interview.
7. Selection procedure
Eligible applicants will be assessed by a Selection Board to determine their suitability for the post.
8. Submission of applications
Applications, together with a curriculum vitae showing qualifications and experience and a signed Data Protection Consent Statement (Appendix 1), are to be submitted to hr.medicinesauthority@gov.mt by noon on 4th February 2023.