Pharmacy Officer - National Position - Stellenausschreibung

Pharmacy Officer - National Position

Type d'emploi
Poste National
Pays
Nigeria
Continent
Afrique

Malteser International (MI) is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years we provide relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work. In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, origin or political convictions.

MI has been working in Nigeria since 2017, implementing humanitarian and development interventions across Borno, Adamawa, Katsina, and Benue States. MI supports vulnerable internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host communities through interventions in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), food and nutrition security, and livelihoods.WASH activities focus on improving access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene through the distribution of non-food items (NFIs), solarization of boreholes, rehabilitation of hand pumps, construction of latrines, and hygiene promotion. MI also implements nutrition and food security interventions to address the needs of vulnerable populations, improve their well-being, and strengthen community resilience. Across all its areas of intervention, MI adopts a participatory, gender-sensitive, and inclusive approach, promoting community engagement, dignity, and equitable access to essential services for vulnerable populations.

For its work in Borno   State  Nigeria, Malteser International is looking for Motivated Pharmacy Officer – National Position.

The Pharmacy Officer, under the direct supervision of the Area Coordinator and the technical supervision of the Health Manager, will oversee the overall functioning of the MI base pharmacy, ensure the adequate supply of quality medicines and medical equipment to field projects and pharmacies, and maintain proper pharmaceutical management, including storage, distribution, inventory, and consumption monitoring, ensuring a safe, reliable, and well-documented medicine supply chain across operational bases and supported health facilities.

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.

Your profile:

  • 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 

Working for Malteser International

Malteser is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all people, regardless of gender, confession or origin.

Malteser International is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Malteser International conducts reference and background checks for all staff (including criminal records check for specific roles). Any candidate offered a job with Malteser International will be expected to sign MI’s Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

Whether you work as a specialist on overseas service or in one of our regional offices - we offer you a challenging working environment in an experienced international team. More than 1,000 national and international staff are currently deployed in various crisis and disaster areas around the world as well as in our regional offices in Cologne and New York City. For more information please have a look here.

How to apply:

If you are interested in this position, please apply online at our job portal. Kindly submit your extensive application (CV, letter of motivation, copies of diplomas and three professional references) until 11th November 2026 .