Pharmacy Assistant at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an International Private non-governmental, non-profit, humanitarian organization created in 1971. We offer medical assistance to population in distress, victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflicts irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation. Médecins Sans Frontières observes neutrality and impartiality in the name of universal medical ethics and the right to humanitarian assistance and demands full and unhindered freedom in the exercise of its functions. MSF works in over 70 countries globally and has been working continuously in Nigeria since 1996. Médecins Sans Frontières West and Central Africa -(MSF-WaCA) is currently operating in 5 countries of Africa. In Nigeria we are present in two states: Cross river (Southern part of the country) and Kano (Northern part of the country).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Pharmacy Assistant

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time

Main Purpose

• Assisting the pharmacy storekeeper in ensuring the proper general functioning of the central pharmacy and the supply to other field pharmacies, according to MSF protocols, standards and procedures in order to keep pharmacy stock above security level.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintaining the adequacy of storage and hygiene conditions of pharmacy according to MSF protocols.
• Participating in physical inventories and organization of stock according to MSF recommended storage guidelines.
• Participating in preparing and sending to the different health structure (packaging, transport…). If working as a dispenser, verify with prescriber in case of unclear prescription or difference from standard protocols, and that patients are counselled appropriately regarding their prescribed treatments
• Participating in the reception of supplies
• Ensuring that no material is taken without authorization and that the security regulations of the pharmacy are respected.
• Reporting immediately in case of robbery/damage of medical equipment or medicines. Taking actions to avoid or prevent the robberies and damages on the equipment.
• Updating stock cards and informing the stock manager as soon as an item reaches the minimum or maximum threshold or is about to expired.

MSF Context Specific Accountabilities:

• Support to ensure optimal storage condition in terms of hygeine, organization, storage capacity, and recommended temperature
• Responsible for all movements and storage of controlled drugs (narcotics, psychotropics and precursors)
• Follow-up of stock level at the intermediate pharmacy by preparing a list of items to replenish, informing the project pharmacist of any change in consumption trend
• Responsible for checking/inspection of monthly order reception from intermediate pharmacy
• Supports ordering process from the end user units (ensuring ordering SOP is followed, tally sheets and daily register are filled)
• Participates in pharmacy meetings
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor in line with the pharmacy activity.

Minimum Required Skills and Qualifications
Education:

• Diploma or HND in health sciences or related filed is desirable.
• Certification in Pharmaceutical Logistics, Inventory Management, or Supply Chain Management is an added advantage.
• Experience
• Knowledge of MSF protocols or experience working in a humanitarian/NGO medical setting is desirable.

Application Closing Date
27th June, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Dual Employment is considered gross misconduct and hence not acceptable.
• Applications should be sent through the indicated channel else application will not be entertained.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the next steps.
• MSF reserves the right to cancel any step or whole of the recruitment process at any stage.
• MSF is an equal opportunity employer, men, women & people with disability are encouraged to apply.
• Please note only short-listed candidates will be notified and invited for interview; MSF Belgium takes this opportunity to thank all potential candidates for their application.