Senior Inspector – GDP & Access

Job description

ZAMBIA MEDICINES REGULATORY AUTHORITY (ZAMRA) — EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA) invites applications from suitably qualified Zambian citizens for the position of Senior Inspector – GDP & Access.

Duty Station: Nakonde Port of Entry

Job Purpose:

To lead and coordinate Good Distribution Practice (GDP) inspections and access control activities at the assigned port of entry and distribution points, ensuring that regulated products entering and circulating in the country meet the prescribed standards.

Person Specifications and Qualifications:

• Full Form V/Grade 12 School Certificate with five (5) ‘O’ Level credits or better, including English and Mathematics;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field;
• A minimum of four (4) years’ post-qualifying experience, with exposure to Good Distribution Practice or border control; and
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) or a relevant professional body, where applicable.

Required Skills and Attributes:

• Knowledge of Good Distribution Practice and supply chain management;
• Inspection and auditing skills;
• Supervisory and leadership skills;
• Report writing and communication skills;
• Stakeholder coordination skills;
• Attention to detail and accuracy;
• Willingness to work at a border post and to travel frequently; and
• Integrity and professionalism.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and conduct Good Distribution Practice inspections at ports of entry and distribution points;
• Supervise the clearance and verification of imported and exported regulated products;
• Ensure compliance with Good Distribution Practice standards by distributors and importers;
• Prepare Good Distribution Practice inspection reports and recommendations for regulatory action;
• Monitor and control the movement of regulated products through assigned entry points;
• Liaise with customs, immigration and other border agencies;
• Supervise and mentor Inspectors and Assistant Inspectors at the port of entry;
• Compile periodic reports on port of entry activities;
• Manage the seizure and detention of non-compliant products;
• Support enforcement actions against illegal importation of regulated products; and
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should send applications with a detailed Curriculum Vitae that includes e-mail address, telephone/cell phone numbers and certified copies of original certificates, with three (3) traceable references, to:

The Director-General
Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority
Plot No. 2350/M, Off Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Road
P.O. Box 31890
LUSAKA

NOTE: Candidates are required to have their qualifications verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) before submitting their applications.
Envelopes should be appropriately marked in respect of the position applied for.

Deadline for receipt of applications: Friday, 2nd October, 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. ZAMRA is an equal opportunity employer.