Overview: We are seeking a Pharmacovigilance Pharmacist to oversee product safety and regulatory compliance across Southern and East Africa. The role involves maintaining quality systems, training staff, and managing safety data.Key Responsibilities:Quality Management: Ensure adherence to GxP, ICH, and pharmacovigilance guidelines. Train staff on SOPs, provide SOPs during audits, report ADRs, and conduct monthly reconciliations.Training: Develop and lead pharmacovigilance training programs, conduct local training for new hires and annual refreshers, and document training for audits.Pharmacovigilance System Master File (PSMF): Update the PSMF, report audit findings, and manage pharmacovigilance language in contracts.Audit Scheduling: Plan and schedule audits for service providers handling pharmacovigilance.Regulatory Compliance: Notify Health Authorities of changes, review and adhere to regulatory requirements, compile safety updates, and address compliance issues.Health Authority Inspections: Notify management of scheduled inspections related to products.Corrective and Preventive Actions: Recommend and oversee implementation of corrective actions from audits or inspections.Archiving: Store and archive pharmacovigilance data locally and globally, retain personal and health data as per legislation.Safety Data Processing: Process Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs), manage safety data, prepare reports, and handle Safety Communications.Education & Experience:Degree: Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm).Experience: 1-3 years in pharmacovigilance or drug safety.Knowledge:Understanding of regulatory authorities and guidelines in Southern and East Africa.Knowledge of regulations, ICH guidelines, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).Proficiency in medical writing and submissions.