There are two units in this department:
- Herbal Products
- Cosmetic Products
PHARMACY BOARD OF SIERRA LEONE MANAGEMENT & STAFF
The Pharmacy Board of Sierra Leone (PBSL) serves as the national regulatory authority for pharmaceuticals medical devices and related products. Guided by a robust management framework the Board upholds the highest standards of governance transparency and efficiency in safeguarding public health.
The institution is managed by a dedicated team of professionals led by the Registrar supported by the Deputy Registrar and departmental heads who oversee the technical regulatory administrative and financial operations of the Board. Together they ensure that all medicines and related products in Sierra Leone meet the required standards of safety quality and efficacy.
BOARD MEMBERS
The PBSL Board provides strategic leadership policy direction and oversight in regulating medicines and related products in Sierra Leone.
- Pharm. (Dr.) Moses Batema – Chairman
- Pharm. (Dr.) Eugene Conteh – Board Member
- Pharm. (Dr.) Amara Bangali Sesay – Board Member
- Pharm. Alusine Ambrose Musa – Board Member
- Pharm. Tech. Alpha Ahmed Kamara II – Board Member
- Thomas Joe Freeman Esq. – Board Member
- Pharm. (Dr.) Mohamed Bawoh – Board Member
- Mr. Victor Lansana Koroma – Board Member
Registrar and Secretary to the Board:
Pharm. (Dr.) James Peter Komeh
Office of the Registrar
1. Pharm. (Dr.) James Peter Komeh – Registrar and Secretary to the Board
2. Pharm. (Dr.) Mohamed Sesay – Deputy Registrar of the Board
The Registrar provides overall leadership and strategic direction for the Board’s activities while the Deputy Registrar supports the coordination and supervision of all departmental functions.
Heads of Departments
The institution is managed by a dedicated team of professionals led by the Registrar supported by the Deputy Registrar and departmental heads who oversee the technical regulatory administrative and financial operations of the Board. Together they ensure that all medicines and related products in Sierra Leone meet the required standards of safety quality and efficacy.
PBSL is organized into specialized departments each headed by a qualified professional responsible for key regulatory and operational functions. These departments collaborate to ensure efficiency accountability and excellence in safeguarding public health.
Administration Department
Head: Mr. Abubakarr Jalloh
Oversees human resources logistics procurement records and general administration. The department ensures smooth internal operations staff welfare and coordination between the Board’s headquarters and regional offices.
Policy Standards and Practice Department (PSP)
Head: Pharm. Esther Foday
Responsible for the formulation and review of pharmaceutical policies and guidelines licensing of new premises supervision of pre-registration training and coordination of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programs for pharmacists.
Drug Evaluation and Registration Department (DER)
Head: Pharm. (Dr.) Sheku Mansaray
Evaluates and registers medicines medical devices and cosmetics to ensure safety efficacy and quality before market authorization.
Enforcement and Narcotic Control Department (ENC)
Head: Pharm. (Dr.) Joy Johnson
Ensures compliance with national drug laws through inspections investigations and enforcement actions. The department also monitors controlled substances and collaborates with law enforcement agencies to combat the circulation of counterfeit or illegal medicines.
Pharmacovigilance and Clinical Trials Department (PV/CT)
Head: Pharm. (Dr.) Onome Abiri Thomas
Monitors the safety of medicines after approval investigates adverse drug reactions and supervises clinical trials to maintain patient safety and uphold ethical standards.
Information and Communication Department (ICD)
Head: Pharm. (Dr.) Sahr Emmanuel Gbomor
Responsible for information management IT infrastructure public communication client services dispatch and digital transformation initiatives. The department also leads public education and awareness campaigns on safe and rational medicine use.
National Pharmaceutical Quality Control Laboratory (NPQCL)
Head: Pharm. (Dr.) Michael Lahai
Conducts laboratory testing and analysis of medicines and related products to ensure compliance with regulatory standards thereby protecting public health.
Finance Department
Head: Mr. Emmanuel Stanton
Manages budgeting financial reporting and auditing ensuring transparency accountability and proper financial stewardship across all Board operations.
Regional Offices
The Pharmacy Board operates regional offices in Bo Makeni Kenema and Port Loko each headed by a Regional Coordinator. These offices conduct inspections licensing and public health outreach at the regional level to ensure nationwide regulatory presence and effective service delivery.
Commitment to Excellence
Through visionary leadership and coordinated management the Pharmacy Board of Sierra Leone continues to uphold its mandate of ensuring access to safe effective and quality medicines. The Board remains committed to innovation digital transformation and strong partnerships in advancing public health and regulatory excellence.
[ "Recommends herbal medicine products to the drug evaluation and registration department for registration." "Conducts GMP and other routine inspections at herbal premises." "Conducts pharmacovigilance activities with PVG department for herbal medicine products (Phytovigilance)." "Conducts post-market surveillance on herbal medicine products." "Conducts operational research on herbal medicine products to inform policy and service delivery." ] "Cosmetics Unit" => [ "Conducts GMP for manufacturing facilities and routine inspection at cosmetic premises." "Conducts pharmacovigilance activities for cosmetic products." "Conducts post-market surveillance on cosmetics products in the market." "Conducts operational research with respect to cosmetics products to inform policy and service delivery." "Conducts pharmacovigilance activities with respect to veterinary medicine." "Conducts post-market surveillance on veterinary medicine products." "Conducts operational research on veterinary medicine products to inform policy and service delivery." ] ]; ?> Complementary and Alternative Medicines Department body { font-family: "Open Sans" Arial sans-serif; margin: 0; padding: 0; background: #f9fafb; color: #333; line-height: 1.6; } header { background: #3b9cf7; color: white; text-align: center; padding: 2rem 1rem; } header h1 { margin: 0; font-size: 1.8rem; } main { max-width: 900px; margin: 2rem auto; padding: 0 1rem; } h2 { margin-top: 2rem; font-size: 1.4rem; color: #005b96; border-bottom: 2px solid #e5e7eb; padding-bottom: 0.3rem; } .controls { text-align: right; margin-bottom: 1rem; } .control-btn .toggle-btn { background: #005b96; color: white; border: none; border-radius: 5px; padding: 0.5rem 1rem; cursor: pointer; font-size: 0.9rem; margin-left: 0.5rem; transition: background 0.3s ease transform 0.2s ease; } .control-btn:hover .toggle-btn:hover { background: #003d66; transform: scale(1.05); } .unit { background: white; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0 0 0 0.1); margin: 1rem 0; padding: 1rem; } .unit h3 { margin: 0; font-size: 1.2rem; color: #374151; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; cursor: pointer; } .unit ul { margin: 1rem 0 0 1.2rem; padding: 0; list-style: square; display: none; /* hidden by default */ } .unit li { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; } footer { background: #003d66; color: white; text-align: center; padding: 1rem; font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 2rem; } /* Responsive */ @media (max-width: 600px) { header h1 { font-size: 1.5rem; } .controls { text-align: center; } }