Vacancy – Quality Insurance Inspector, Medicinal Cannabis Authority

Job Summary

The Medicinal Cannabis Authority is dedicated to ensuring the safe, equitable, and responsible use of cannabis in St. Kitts and Nevis. The Quality Insurance Inspector in the Medicinal Cannabis Authority will be responsible for ensuring that cannabis growers, businesses and other stakeholders operate following all applicable laws, regulations and industry standards. This may include ensuring compliance with national laws, appropriate product labeling, managing inventory and records, and overseeing employee training.

Key Responsibilities

Policy Development and Implementation: Leading in the development, implementation and maintenance of procedures, policies and systems to prevent unethical, illegal or improper usage or control of cannabis at facilities

Compliance audits and assessments: Conducting audits of facilities to assess compliance with relevant laws and regulations on cannabis

Reporting and monitoring: Preparing internal or external reports on audits and regulatory developments for senior management

Compliance regulatory assessments: Assess compliance regulations to identify compliance risks and opportunities and advise management accordingly

Training and education: Conduct staff, licensee and public training on the laws, policies and standards related to the control and monitoring of medicinal cannabis.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, public administration, business or a related field is preferred

Must have experience in business operations, auditing or regulatory compliance

Previous experience or deep knowledge of the cannabis industry is an asset

Professional courses and certifications in related areas are also beneficial

Key Personal Attributes

Continuous learning: Must stay up to date with new and existing laws, regulations, standards and policies related to cannabis regulation in St. Kitts and Nevis

Strong communication skills to effectively communicate in various formats with licensees, the public and the Medicinal Cannabis Authority

Integrity: must have a solid moral compass and makes honest and ethical decisions

Analytical: able to understand and dissect the complexities of procedures and regulations

Salary will be based on qualifications of the successful candidate. The annual salary can range from K33 to K41

Interested candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and interest in the position to psagriculture@gov.kn by November 15, 2024, at 3pm.

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