VACANCY NOTICE – TWO (2) POSITIONS OF DRUG INSPECTOR, DRUG INSPECTORATE UNIT (BELMOPAN), MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Full-time
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Job Apply : 1
Job Salary Range
$ GOB Pay Scale 16 - Fixed Per Year
Gender
Does not matter
Managerial Level
Non-Management
Job Category
Health
Minimum Experience
5 Year
Degree Title
Recognized Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy
Overview
Department :
Ministry Headquarters
Sub Category :
Any Sub Category
Job Type :
Full-time
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
1. ENFORCES legislation controlling pharmaceuticals and precursor chemicals.
2. MAKES periodic inspection of drug establishments to review operations and take samples for testing.
3. ASSISTS manufacturers, wholesalers, and pharmacists in voluntary compliance with the law and take action in cases of violation.
4. ENSURES that drugs manufactured and sold conform to certain acceptable standards and are properly labeled.
5. INSPECTS sales establishments to review operations regarding the sales/drugs.
6. CONDUCTS periodic inspection of public and private pharmacies to ensure that required records are maintained.
7. MAINTAINS liaison with the Customs and Excise Department and Port Authority in connection with the identification, movement and destruction of drugs.
8. INSPECTS pharmacies in connection with registration of premises with the Pharmacy Council.
9. INSPECTS doctors’ offices and elsewhere where there may be a suspicion of drugs or poisons being sold.
10. INVESTIGATES complaints made against pharmacist (s) and forward report (s) to the Pharmacy Council.
11. INSPECTS that all businesses are in possession of the relevant licenses and permits issued by the competent authority for the importation of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies for the delivery of services
12. POSTS market surveillance for safety, efficacy and quality.
13. SUBMITS report for each inspection conducted.
Reporting Responsibility :
The Drug Inspector will report to the Chief Drug Inspector, Drug Inspectorate Unit, Ministry of Health and Wellness
Accountable for :
Employment Type :
Permanent Establish
Required Travel :
Occasionally
Comments :
SALARY
Government Pay Scale 16 of $31,529 x 1,369 -$57,540 per annum.
Interested persons in possession of the required qualification and who have the aptitude for the post are requested to submit a complete application package through the Job Search and Employment Application Website https://www.publicservice.gov.bz/ or directly at https://jobs.publicservice.gov.bz/ no later than Friday, 26th December 2025.
Posted :
2025-12-09
Requirements
Minimum Education :
Bachelors Degree
Managerial Level :
Non-Management
Status
No of Jobs :
2
Start Publishing :
2025-12-09
Stop Publishing :
2025-12-26
Basic Purpose of Position
Ensure compliance with the pharmaceutical laws, rules and regulations by all pharmacies (private and public).
Conditions of Service
The condition of service will be in accordance with the Belize Constitution (Public Service) Regulations, 2014, Financial and Stores Orders, Finance and Audit (Reform) Act and any other instructions issued from time to time.
Qualifications/Experience
Recognized Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy, a Chemist and Druggist Certificate and a minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a Registered Pharmacist.
Competencies/Skills
Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to present ideas in business friendly and user-friendly language
Highly self-motivated, self-directed and attentive to detail
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Extensive experience working in a team-oriented collaborative environment
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Application ends in 2025-12-26
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