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Assistant Technical Officer, Pharmacy at FHI 360: Join the Humanitarian Response in Borno

Join the Humanitarian Response in Borno

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Assistant Technical Officer, Pharmacy at FHI 360: Join the Humanitarian Response in Borno

Family Health International (FHI 360), a global human development organization, is seeking an experienced Assistant Technical Officer – Pharmacy to support its humanitarian response in Northeast Nigeria. This full-time role is based in Damasak, Borno, and is a critical part of a project aimed at providing emergency assistance to vulnerable populations.

If you are a registered pharmacist with a passion for helping communities in crisis, this is a unique opportunity to use your expertise to provide high-quality patient care and manage the health commodity supply chain.

Job Summary

The Assistant Technical Officer, Pharmacy will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to prepare and dispense medications, ensuring accurate advice is provided to patients. A key part of this role is managing the entire supply chain of medicines and other health commodities, from inventory control to reporting, to ensure efficient and ethical distribution.

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Responsibilities

Your core responsibilities will fall into three main areas:

Patient Care & Dispensing:
- Dispense prescribed medications to patients and provide accurate medication advice.
- Prepare extemporaneous medicaments like mixtures and ointments.
- Work as part of a team to provide high-quality patient care.
Supply Chain & Inventory Management:
- Manage the supply chain of all drugs and medical commodities, including their forward and reverse logistics.
- Conduct monthly inventory and spot checks as per standard operational procedures.
- Ensure proper storage and issuance of all drugs over the duration of the project.
- Carry out inspection duties in line with relevant operational legislation.

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Reporting & Audits:
- Work with supervisors to ensure consumption data aligns with morbidity data, preventing misuse.
- Collaborate with other unit heads to provide accurate consumption reports.
- Participate in routine quality control audits of all drugs in stock.
- Compiles and submits periodic reports.

Requirements & Skills

Mandatory Qualifications:
- A BSc. in Pharmacy with a minimum of 1–3 years of post-NYSC experience.
- Must be a Registered Pharmacist with a valid practicing license.
Experience & Skills:
- Strong knowledge of inventory control systems and managing health commodity logistics.
- Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs is highly desirable.
- Previous experience working in a humanitarian crisis is a significant asset.
- High proficiency in both written and spoken English and Hausa (knowledge of Kanuri is an asset).
- Ability to manage tight deadlines and work with minimal supervision.
- Well-developed computer skills.