Malteser International has been working in Nigeria since 2017. In Northeast Nigeria and more specifically in Borno State, MI is currently active in the WASH sector for improving the lives of both the IDP population as well as the host communities. The WASH activities focus on improved access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene. They include NFI distribution, solarization of boreholes, rehabilitation of hand pumps, construction of latrines and hygiene promotion. Malteser International thereby applies a participatory, gender sensitive and inclusive approach ,food nutrition,security and livelihood.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Pharmacy Officer
Location: Borno state
Your responsibilities:
- Data Collection and Reporting: Supervise monthly recording and analysis of medicine receipts, distributions, and consumption across base pharmacies and supported health facilities, ensuring accurate and up-to-date stock information.
- Medicine Supply and Distribution: Coordinate the delivery of medicines, medical supplies, and first-aid/PEP kits to field locations, ensuring proper documentation and timely replenishment.
- Supply Chain Coordination: Collaborate with Supply Chain and Logistics teams to plan, receive, inspect, transport, and distribute medicines and medical supplies while ensuring quality control.
- Stock Management and Inventory Control: Conduct monthly physical inventories and random stock checks, investigate discrepancies, monitor consumption, and report unusual or irrational use of medicines.
- Pharmaceutical Storage and Safety: Ensure proper storage, labelling, classification, security, and temperature control of medicines, including controlled substances, and ensure expired or damaged products are quarantined and managed appropriately.
- Capacity Building and Training: Train pharmacy assistants and health facility staff on stock management, rational medicine use, consumption analysis, pharmaceutical procedures, and safe disposal of pharmaceutical waste.
- Technical Support to Health Facilities and Mobile Clinics: Support dispensers through field supervision and on-the-job training, assess pharmaceutical storage and dispensing needs, and advise medical staff on prescriptions and the rational use of medicines.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy and registration with the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN).
- At least four years of relevant experience in a similar position with an international non-governmental organization (INGO).
- Fluency in written and spoken English; knowledge of Hausa and Kanuri is an advantage.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; knowledge of SagaStock or IsyStock is an advantage.
- Strong report-writing and documentation skills.
- Ability to organize and deliver training, with strong leadership and team management skills.
- Cultural sensitivity and flexibility to work irregular hours and respond to emergencies as required.
What we offer:
- Start Date:November 2026
- Duty Station: Borno State
- Duration of contract: November 2026 – September 2027
- Salary according to Malteser international salary grade
- Other benefits: Group Life Insurance premium, Health insurance Package (Single/family Plan),13th Month pay.
Annual Leave + Compensation Leave + Academic Leave + Wedding Leave + Compassionate Leave – applicable
Application Deadline:11 November 2026
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and Qualified candidates should use link below to Apply.
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