Frank Nkonde Laban
Chongwe,Zambia
Summary
Results-driven Medical Product Regulator with 18 years of experience, including 8 years as a Manager overseeing pre-market activities for medical devices and allied substances. International exposure with organisations such as WHO and UNFPA enhances ability to identify and develop opportunities. Strong team player committed to continuous learning and skill development, with a proactive approach to achieving objectives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
46
46
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Principal Registration Officer - Allied Substances
Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority
Lusaka
2018.10 - 2025.03
- Management of Marketing Authorisation activities specific to Allied Substances under the Directorate of Marketing Authorisation
- Product assessment on Allied Substances (Medical Devices Including IVD Medical Devices, Nutritional Supplements, Cosmetics, Biocides etc.) submitted for grant of Marketing Authorisation
- Compiling of periodic reports specifically on marketing authorisation activities of Allied Substances
- Development of grant of marketing marketing authorisation guidance documents for Allied Substances
- Database management of the registration management system (SIAMED), specifically for allied substances
- Supervision of Officers under the Allied Substance Unit
- Development, implementation and monitoring of processes and procedures around marketing authorisation of Allied Substances.
- In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device ISO 13485 - QMS Site auditor (BSI Certified Auditor)
- Undertake Planning activities specific to the Allied Substances Unit (as part of the organization’s Implementation Plan)
Senior Registration Officer - Allied Substances
Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority
Lusaka
2016.05 - 2018.09
- Product assessment on Allied Substances submitted for marketing Authorisation
- Compiling of reports specifically on marketing authorisation activities of Allied Substances
- Development of grant of marketing marketing authorisation guidance documents for Allied Substances
- Database management of the registration management system (SIAMED), specifically for allied substances
Assistant Pharmaceutical Registration Officer
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Authority
Lusaka
2008.03 - 2016.04
- Receipt and screening of applications submitted for grant of marketing authorisation.
- Storage, retrieval and archiving of product dossiers and samples submitted for grant of marketing authorisation.
- Management of dossier room and sample room
- Compilation of reports (weekly, monthly and annual) on product registration activities
- Product application assessment
- Database management of the registration management system (SIAMED)
Head of Department - Pharmacy Department
Premium Medical Services
Lusaka
2008.01 - 2008.02
- Medicine and hospital sundries procurement;
- Head of Drug & Therapeutics Committee;
- Supervision of pharmacy staff;
- Departmental planning activities;
- General Medical product commodity management.
Head of Department - Pharmacy Department
St. Johns Medical Centre
Lusaka
2006.07 - 2007.12
- Medicine and hospital sundries procurement;
- Head of Drug & Therapeutics Committee;
- Supervision of pharmacy staff;
- Departmental Planning ;
- General Medicines commodity management
- Management of the pharmacy electronic database (MedPack) system
Intern Pharmacy Technologist
Supreme Care Pharmacy
Lusaka
2006.01 - 2006.06
- General dispensing of medicines and related products;
- Patient counselling
- General retail pharmacy practice
Education
MSc - Pharmacy Administration and Policy Regulation
University of The Western Cape
South Africa 2000.01 - 2026.04
Bachelor of Pharmacy - undefined
The University of Zambia
Zambia 2011.05 - 2014.10
Diploma - Pharmacy
Evelyn Hone College of Applied Arts & Sciences
Lusaka 2003.01 - 2005.12
Certificate - Pharmacy Dispensing
Evelyn Hone College of Applied Arts & Sciences
Lusaka 2002.01 - 2002.12
Grade 12 Secondary School GCE - undefined
Mpelembe Secondary School
Kitwe, Zambia 1995.01 - 1999.12
Primary School Grade 7 Certificate - undefined
Nkana Trust School
Kitwe, Zambia 1987.01 - 1994.12
Skills
- ISO 13485 QMS auditor
- Staff Motivator
- Product evaluation
- Device application assessor
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Leadership
- Team player
- Great Communicator
- Team player
- Conflict resolution
- Public speaking
REFERENCES
- Zuma, Munkombwe, zmunkombwe@yahoo.com, +260977804360, World Health Organisation
- Esnat, Mwape, Regulatory Consultant, esnartmwape@gmail.com, +260966751207
INTERESTS
Swimming, Playing football, Playing rugby, Physical fitness (Gym weight training), Photography, Motorcycle riding
Accomplishments
- At an institutional level, I have thus far achieved the following:
- Successfully having in place a functioning Unit overseeing the regulation of Cosmetics, Nutritional Supplements, Biocides and Medical Devices
- Spearheaded the development and implementation of guidelines on the grant of marketing authorisation of Allied Substances
- Spearheaded the development and implementation of quality procedures around marketing authorisation of Allied Substances
- At a Continental level, i have thus far achieved the following:
- Was part of the creation of the AFROCONDOMNET, a platform for regulators and laboratories to interact and share best practices around the regulation of condoms in Africa;
- Was part of the creation of the Africa Medical Devices Forum (AMDF) an African Union Technical Committee spearheading the harmonisation of medical device regulation on the African continent
- Assessment of IVD Medical Devices at a global level with the WHO PrequalificationTeam for IVD Medical Devices
- Vice Chairperson for the Medical Device Assessment Technical Committee (MDA - TC) at Continental Level
Affiliations
- I am a registered member of the Pharmaceutical Society of Zambia (PSZ)
- I am a registered Pharmacist under the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ)
EXTRA RESPONSIBILITIES AROUND MY CURRENT JOB
- Focal point person on the World Health Organization Collaborative Registration Procedure for Medical Devices and IVDs (WHO - CRP)
- Extra role as the Principal Registration Officer for Human Medicines as of August 2024.
OTHER DUTIES RELATED TO MY WORK AS A REGULATOR
- At continental level, I am currently Vice Chair-Person of the Continental Medical Devices Assessment - Technical Committee
- At a continental level, I am a member of the Africa Medical Devices Forum (AMDF) an African Union Technical Committee
- At an institutional level, i am a member of the Local Manufacturing Committee in the Authority
Timeline
Principal Registration Officer - Allied Substances
Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority
2018.10 - 2025.03
Senior Registration Officer - Allied Substances
Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority
2016.05 - 2018.09
Bachelor of Pharmacy - undefined
The University of Zambia
2011.05 - 2014.10
Assistant Pharmaceutical Registration Officer
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Authority
2008.03 - 2016.04
Head of Department - Pharmacy Department
Premium Medical Services
2008.01 - 2008.02
Head of Department - Pharmacy Department
St. Johns Medical Centre
2006.07 - 2007.12
Intern Pharmacy Technologist
Supreme Care Pharmacy
2006.01 - 2006.06
Diploma - Pharmacy
Evelyn Hone College of Applied Arts & Sciences
2003.01 - 2005.12
Certificate - Pharmacy Dispensing
Evelyn Hone College of Applied Arts & Sciences
2002.01 - 2002.12
MSc - Pharmacy Administration and Policy Regulation
University of The Western Cape
2000.01 - 2026.04
Grade 12 Secondary School GCE - undefined
Mpelembe Secondary School
1995.01 - 1999.12
Primary School Grade 7 Certificate - undefined
Nkana Trust School
1987.01 - 1994.12