Upload Query and Resolution Letters

Overview

This guide explains how internal users upload Query or Resolution letters to a Sequence on the SAHPRA Engagement Portal. Each Sequence contains four evaluation streams, and a separate letter can be uploaded to each stream.

Uploaded letters are visible on the documents tab of the Application. The document type to filter on will be Queries

Prerequisites

  • You are logged in with the appropriate internal user role.
  • You can view the applicable application and its Sequences.
  • Your letter is saved as a PDF on your device.

Streams within a Sequence

Each Sequence supports the following four evaluation streams:

  1. Clinical
  2. Inspectorate
  3. Names and Scheduling
  4. Quality

You may upload one letter per stream. Repeat the steps below for each stream as needed.

Steps: Upload a letter to a stream

  1. Navigate to Applications
    • On the Application Management dashboard, search or filter to find the target application.
    • Click View on the right. Search Application
  2. Open the Sequence
    • On the Submission tab, locate the Sequences section and identify the Sequence you need to update.
  3. Upload the letter
    • Click Upload Query on the right. Upload Query
    • Select the Evaluation Stream.
    • Select the Query Response Level.
    • Select the letter type: Query or Resolution.
    • If Query and Response 2 is selected, set the severity: Minor, Moderate, or Major.
    • Click Choose File and select the PDF letter.
    • Click Submit to complete the upload. Upload Letter
  4. Verify the upload
    • Ensure the file name and category appear for the uploaded letter on the Documents tab. Uploaded Letter

Audit and record-keeping

  • All uploads are timestamped and attributed to the uploader.
  • Use consistent file naming to support audit trails.
  • Confirm that the correct Sequence and stream are used before finalising the upload.