Job Description
AU Values
Respect for Diversity and TeamWork
Think Africa Above all
Transparency and Accountability
Integrity and Impartiality
Efficiency and Professionalism
Information and Knowledge Sharing
Organization Information
Reports to: Conference of the States Parties and Governing Board
Directorate/Department/Organ: African Medicines Agency
Number of Direct Reports: 6
Number of Indirect Reports: 18
Job Grade: SP3
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Regular
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Purpose of Job
The African Medicines Agency (AMA) was established through the Treaty for the Establishment of the African Medicines Agency (AMA Treaty) that was adopted by the 32nd Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly on 11 February 201+ (Assembly/AU/Dec.735(XXXII)). The AMA Treaty then came into force on 5 November 2021 following the deposit of the 15th instrument of ratification. The AMA is therefore established as a Specialized Agency of the African Union (AU) with the aim of enhancing the capacity of State Parties and Regional Economic Communities to regulate medical products in order to improve access to quality, safe and efficacious medical products on the continent.
The Agency has four (4) organs: i) the Conference of the State Parties which is the highest policy making organ of the AMA; ii) the Governing Board; iii) the Secretariat which is responsible for coordinating the implementation of the decisions of the Conference of the States Parties, the Governing Board and the policy organs of the African Union; and iv) Technical Committees which shall be responsible for carrying out scientific assessments and scientific reviews of dossiers, inspection of manufacturing facilities and providing scientific opinion.
The AMA Secretariat is in charge of: a) coordinating the implementation of activities and ensure effective performance of the AMA in fulfilment of its objectives and functions as per the AMA Treaty; b) ensuring effective implementation of the decisions of the Governing Board and the Conference of the State Parties; c) coordinating the programmes and work of all the technical committees and the Governing Board; d) establishing and maintaining capacity building and regulatory systems strengthening programmes for the benefit of Member States; e) preparing the strategic plan, work programmes, budget, financial statement and annual report on the activities of the AMA, for consideration and approval by the Governing Board and the Conference of the States Parties.
The AMA Secretariat is headed by the Director General (DG) who serves as the Agency’s Chief Executive Officer. He/She is responsible for the day-to-day management of the AMA as well as representing the AMA in all matters. The DG is appointed by the Conference of State Parties upon the recommendations of the AMA Governing Board. The DG reports to the AMA Governing Board, the Conference of the State Parties and the African Union, as appropriate. The DG is appointed for a term of four (4) years renewable once, in accordance with regional rotation.
Main Functions
Provide strategic guidance on the development of administrative guidelines of the Secretariat, for approval by the Conference of the States Parties;
Provide strategic guidance on the development of operating rules and regulations for adoption by the Conference of the States Parties.
Oversee the preparation of the strategic plan, work programmes, budget, financial statement and annual report on the activities of the AMA, for consideration and approval by the Governing Board.
As per the approved structure, ensure the recruitment and retention of adequate numbers of staff that is well-motivated, trained and developed to ensure that it achieves its mission.
Lead the Agency and ensure effective management of personnel, budget, systems, employees’ relations matters and training in conformity with relevant applicable rules and procedures.
Oversee performance management at individual and collective levels as per the performance management policy and system.
Lead and direct the development and implementation of systems and best practices and promote an effective and efficient organizational culture.
Manage risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Oversee the design and development of business continuity plan to address unforeseen circumstances.
Act as Secretary of the Governing Board.
Oversee the design of policies and guidelines consistent with the AMA’s goal and objectives in order to address the pertinent issues in the relevant area.
Develop and maintain regular working relations with top level stakeholders in National Medicines Regulatory Authorities (NMRAs) of States Parties, AU recognized RECs and with partners.
Initiate and take necessary actions to mobilize resources for the execution and sustainability of AMA’s activities.
Oversee the collection of contributed funds to the Agency.
Oversee the coordination of the programmes and work of all AMA Technical Committees.
Provide leadership in establishing a
Respect for Diversity and TeamWork
Think Africa Above all
Transparency and Accountability
Integrity and Impartiality
Efficiency and Professionalism
Information and Knowledge Sharing
Organization Information
Reports to: Conference of the States Parties and Governing Board
Directorate/Department/Organ: African Medicines Agency
Number of Direct Reports: 6
Number of Indirect Reports: 18
Job Grade: SP3
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Regular
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Purpose of Job
The African Medicines Agency (AMA) was established through the Treaty for the Establishment of the African Medicines Agency (AMA Treaty) that was adopted by the 32nd Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly on 11 February 201+ (Assembly/AU/Dec.735(XXXII)). The AMA Treaty then came into force on 5 November 2021 following the deposit of the 15th instrument of ratification. The AMA is therefore established as a Specialized Agency of the African Union (AU) with the aim of enhancing the capacity of State Parties and Regional Economic Communities to regulate medical products in order to improve access to quality, safe and efficacious medical products on the continent.
The Agency has four (4) organs: i) the Conference of the State Parties which is the highest policy making organ of the AMA; ii) the Governing Board; iii) the Secretariat which is responsible for coordinating the implementation of the decisions of the Conference of the States Parties, the Governing Board and the policy organs of the African Union; and iv) Technical Committees which shall be responsible for carrying out scientific assessments and scientific reviews of dossiers, inspection of manufacturing facilities and providing scientific opinion.
The AMA Secretariat is in charge of: a) coordinating the implementation of activities and ensure effective performance of the AMA in fulfilment of its objectives and functions as per the AMA Treaty; b) ensuring effective implementation of the decisions of the Governing Board and the Conference of the State Parties; c) coordinating the programmes and work of all the technical committees and the Governing Board; d) establishing and maintaining capacity building and regulatory systems strengthening programmes for the benefit of Member States; e) preparing the strategic plan, work programmes, budget, financial statement and annual report on the activities of the AMA, for consideration and approval by the Governing Board and the Conference of the States Parties.
The AMA Secretariat is headed by the Director General (DG) who serves as the Agency’s Chief Executive Officer. He/She is responsible for the day-to-day management of the AMA as well as representing the AMA in all matters. The DG is appointed by the Conference of State Parties upon the recommendations of the AMA Governing Board. The DG reports to the AMA Governing Board, the Conference of the State Parties and the African Union, as appropriate. The DG is appointed for a term of four (4) years renewable once, in accordance with regional rotation.
Main Functions
Provide strategic guidance on the development of administrative guidelines of the Secretariat, for approval by the Conference of the States Parties;
Provide strategic guidance on the development of operating rules and regulations for adoption by the Conference of the States Parties.
Oversee the preparation of the strategic plan, work programmes, budget, financial statement and annual report on the activities of the AMA, for consideration and approval by the Governing Board.
As per the approved structure, ensure the recruitment and retention of adequate numbers of staff that is well-motivated, trained and developed to ensure that it achieves its mission.
Lead the Agency and ensure effective management of personnel, budget, systems, employees’ relations matters and training in conformity with relevant applicable rules and procedures.
Oversee performance management at individual and collective levels as per the performance management policy and system.
Lead and direct the development and implementation of systems and best practices and promote an effective and efficient organizational culture.
Manage risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Oversee the design and development of business continuity plan to address unforeseen circumstances.
Act as Secretary of the Governing Board.
Oversee the design of policies and guidelines consistent with the AMA’s goal and objectives in order to address the pertinent issues in the relevant area.
Develop and maintain regular working relations with top level stakeholders in National Medicines Regulatory Authorities (NMRAs) of States Parties, AU recognized RECs and with partners.
Initiate and take necessary actions to mobilize resources for the execution and sustainability of AMA’s activities.
Oversee the collection of contributed funds to the Agency.
Oversee the coordination of the programmes and work of all AMA Technical Committees.
Provide leadership in establishing a
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