JOB PURPOSE
To conduct inspections of food manufacturing facilities for compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Storage and Distribution Practices (GSDP) in a timely manner to meet the set service delivery performance targets
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To assess and evaluate inspections applications for GMP in accordance with Rwanda FDA procedures.
To inspect food manufacturing sites for compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Storage and Distribution Practices (GSDP) as accepted by Rwanda FDA.
To assess and evaluate GMP inspection reports of other regulatory authorities when applicable on international food manufacturing sites where food products for exportation to Rwanda are manufactured.
To provide update and status of certification for all manufacturers of food products.
To write and compile inspection reports when acting as lead inspector and contributing to preparation of all other inspections reports.
To continuously update database or register associated with GMP application of food manufacturing facilities.
To prepare and submit reports and appropriate records of meetings and activities as required.
To participate in premises licensing inspections for manufacturing facilities/GSP/GDP of food products and other related activities.
To work closely across inspection teams, Rwanda FDA departments and External regulators to ensure inspection activities are planned and communicated effectively.
To evaluate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of FDIC for compliance with GMP/GSDP Guidelines as adopted by Rwanda FDA.
To participate in the development of regulations, guidelines, manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other quality management system documents for the Division.
To ensure that processes, systems, and procedures needed for quality enhancement of the services offered by the Division are implemented.
To implement approved strategic and business plans, including the achievement of performance targets.
To consistently provide quality services that meet customer and regulatory requirements within Food and Drugs Inspection and Compliance Division to meet Rwanda FDA quality objectives.
To participate in organized training in Quality Management System.
To ensure that inspection procedures remain up to date with relevant developments in National and International legislation, regulations, and guidelines.
To participate and contribute to the Key Performance Indicators (KPI) program within the Division. To take measures to identify and resolve issues impacting performance.
To promote a positive, open, friendly, and professional working environment.
To attend job related trainings.
Assist in minuting the recommendations of relevant advisory committees of Food and Drugs Inspection Division applicable to the activities of the Division.
Record statistics of generated and peer-reviewed reports.
Manage the associated risks and Audit queries through a clear governance process, ensuring that the correct procedure is followed, care taken, and ethical behavior demonstrated when managing inspection-related resources and that all relevant records and evidence is sufficiently maintained for Audit purpose.
To attend and contribute to meetings of the Food and Drugs Inspection and Compliance division as required.
To participate, as required, at national and international seminars in the areas of licensing/GxP.
To respond to queries (technical and procedural) from customers.
Provide advisory support to key stakeholders, including participations in regulatory meetings and conferences while demonstrating sound industry and technical knowledge.
Liaise with inspectors from international regulatory authority.
To perform any other duties as assigned by the Division Manager.
