Pharmacist at Global Village Healthcare Initiative for Africa (GHIV Africa)

Job Purpose: 

• The Pharmacist will be responsible for ensuring the effective management, storage, and rational use of pharmaceuticals and medical commodities across supported health facilities, community platforms, and OTP sites. The role will support integrated primary healthcare (PHC) and nutrition service delivery by maintaining uninterrupted availability of essential medicines and ensuring compliance with national and donor guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Management

• Ensure timely procurement, receipt, storage, and distribution of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies in line with standard guidelines. 
• Maintain appropriate stock levels to prevent stock-outs and overstocking across all supported sites. 
• Monitor drug consumption trends and forecast needs to support uninterrupted service delivery. 
• Ensure proper storage conditions, including temperature monitoring and adherence to FEFO (First-Expiry-First-Out) principles. 

Drug Dispensing & Rational Use

• Oversee accurate dispensing of medications to patients in line with prescriptions and treatment protocols. 
• Provide guidance to health staff on rational drug use and adherence to national treatment guidelines. 
• Counsel patients on proper medication use, dosage, and adherence. 

Support to PHC & Nutrition Services

• Work closely with Health Assistants and the nutrition team to support integrated PHC and OTP service delivery. 
• Ensure availability and proper management of nutrition-related commodities, including RUTF and essential supplies for OTP. 
• Support case management through provision of required drugs and medical supplies at facility and outreach levels. 

Stock Management & Documentation

• Maintain accurate stock records, bin cards, and inventory management systems. 
• Conduct regular stock counts and reconcile discrepancies. 
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly stock reports, consumption reports, and pipeline analysis. 

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with national pharmaceutical regulations and donor (ECHO) requirements. 
• Monitor drug quality, expiration dates, and report any incidents of damage or loss. 
• Support pharmacovigilance activities and reporting of adverse drug reactions. 

Capacity Building & Supervision

• Train and mentor Health Assistants and other staff on drug management, storage, and rational use. 
• Provide on-the-job support and supervision to ensure adherence to protocols. 
• Coordination & Collaboration
• Coordinate with State Primary Health Care Development Agency (SPHCDA), partners, and relevant stakeholders. 
• Support integration of pharmaceutical services within broader health and nutrition interventions. 

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or equivalent. 
• Valid registration with the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN). 
• Minimum of 2–3 years of relevant experience, preferably in humanitarian or PHC settings. 
• Experience in supply chain management and working with nutrition/OTP programs is an added advantage. 

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical supply chain management. 
• Familiarity with national treatment protocols and essential drug lists. 
• Good analytical and reporting skills. 
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. 
• Ability to work in resource-limited and hard-to-reach settings. 
• Good communication and teamwork skills. 
• Fluency in Hausa and/or Kanuri is an advantage. 

Other Requirements

• Willingness to travel frequently within project locations in Yobe State. 
• Commitment to humanitarian principles, accountability, and safeguarding standards.

Essential Skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, and financial policies. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). 
• Experience with electronic financial management systems and data collection tools. 
• Strong organizational, analytical, and reporting skills. 
• Ability to work independently and in multi-disciplinary teams. 
• Fluency in English; knowledge of relevant local languages is an advantage. 

 Desirable

• Previous experience working in the BAY states (Borno, Adamawa, Yobe). 
• Familiarity with NGO or donor financial reporting requirements (ECHO, NHF, etc.). 
• Females are encouraged to apply.