Course title: Introduction to Pharmacovigilance

Facilitators:

1. Dr. Habab Khalid Elkheir Omer Azraq PhD degree, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Khartoum, senior clinical pharmacist, Maternity Hospital Member of IUATLD (International Union against Tuberculosis and lung diseases) and ISPE ( International society of Pharmacoeidemiology).

2. Dr. Ammar Abubaker Abbas

B Pharm (Hons), Dip. Pharm Practice, MSc Liverpool John Moores University, GPhC, Medicines Information / Medicines - Management & Formulary (Highly Specialist Pharmacist).

Course objectives:

 After completing this training course, participants are expected to be able to:

• Describe the concept of pharmacovigilance, its rationale and common terminologies used in Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) monitoring. Appreciate the magnitude of ADR problems 
• Understand the implementation of pharmacovigilance 
• Appreciate the need for adequate reporting of ADRs to the National Pharmacovigilance Centre (NPC).
• Understand  and  discuss  the  benefits  of  ADR  reporting  to  patients  and  healthcare professionals.
• Identify early signs and symptoms of drug safety problems

Place:  NMSF /Abdel-Hamid Ibrahim Training Centre

Date: 19-20 November 2017.)Full attendance is mandatory)

Time: daily from 8 am to 4 pm.

ELIGIBILITY:

NMSF will accept applications from pharmacists who are working in the public and private sector.

Participants must meet all of the general eligibility requirements:

• Written and spoken English language skills
• Pharmacist with at least two years works experience.

HOW DO YOU APPLY?

• Fill the information below & provide a CV and a letter from your employer.
• Email your application to: sudanpharm.cpd@nmsf.gov.sd    until 15^th November 2017.

Information needed:

Personal details:

• Name
• Position
• Organization
• Email address
• Phone

Respond to the following questions:

• What activities related to the topics of the training title do you undertake in your current position?
• What do you expect to gain from attending this training?

Attach the following documentation:

• Brief CV.
• Letter of reference from your current employer

For more information please contact:

Email: sudanpharm.cpd@nmsf.gov.sd  Office No. +249-183-461765 connection no (1311)