Pharmacy Assistant at an Indigenous Non-profit and Non-governmental Organization

We are an indigenous non-profit and non-governmental organization with Head Office in Abuja and field offices in several locations across Nigeria. We are in the business of saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for people living with; and affected by HIV. It is an organization built on strong core values, we believe strongly in commitment, innovation, inspiring leadership, and partnerships.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Pharmacy Assistant

Job Code: CSU048
Location: KP OSS - Eti-Osa, Lagos
Grant Duration: Subject to availability of funds and exceptional grant performance

Do You Have What it Takes to Join Us?

• We are in search of innovative, creative, and self-motivated talents with outstanding skills and proven track records in the advertised position.
• A reliable individual who is committed, audacious, accountable, and passionate (females and HIV community members are strongly encouraged to apply) with strong core values to work with our highly experienced team.
• A reliable executor who is flexible and can hit the ground running in aiding the organization achieve its goals as it aligns with saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for the most vulnerable. If this typifies you, kindly read on.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities
With technical oversight from the state and central office technical staff and collaboration with State Program Management, the Pharmaceutical Services Assistant shall provide support and share responsibility in the following:

• Assist in managing the dispensing aspects of the HIV care and treatment program
• Assist in implementing work plans and activities in concordance with the Government of Nigeria’s stipulated guidelines/standards at all healthcare facilities supported by the organization
• Assist in tracking, monitoring, and conducting inventory analysis of all pharmacy stock employing the use of monitoring tools, spread sheets and data bases.
• Assist in periodic of support to medical, nursing and counseling staff at sites supported by the HIV care and treatment program.
• Collate, prepare, and submit periodic progress reports pharmaceutical and logistics services from the sites supported to implement the HIV care and treatment program.
• Assist in periodic training of pharmacy, medical, nursing and counseling staff at sites supported by the HIV care and treatment program.
• Prepare and submit periodic progress reports pharmaceutical and logistics services from the sites supported to implement the HIV care and treatment program.
• Perform any other duties assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or other relevant field with prior experience in pharmaceutical services delivery and supply chain management
• At least 2 years’ experience in related programming in developing countries.
• Experience in Pharmaceutical service delivery, Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
• Proficiency in the use of electronic Logistic Management Information System e.g. NAVISION
• Proficiency in MS Access, SPSS, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point and other Office packages.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the demonstrable ability to develop written reports for decision making.
• Knowledge of local language will be an asset.

Application Closing Date
22nd February, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
And
Submit their current CV and Suitability Statement not more than 200 words indicating Position and Location in Microsoft Word format by email to: [email protected] The subject of the email should be the JOB TITLE, LOCATION AND APPLICANT FULL NAME e.g. Pharmacy Assistant -  CSU048 - Lagos - ADESUWA NWACHUKWU.

Note

• It is important to apply via the link and the mail, as applications sent to ONLY the email address will be considered invalid.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to advance to the next stage of the selection process.
• Qualified Locals and residents of this location are encouraged to apply.
• Applications are reviewed in the order of arrival, and we reserve the right to close the offer before the term initially indicated if suitable applications are received.