Posted on: Tue 24-03-2026

INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Roving Pharmacy Officer - Roving

Locations: Monguno and Magumeri, Borno

 

Job Purpose

• According to Project manager and Pharmacy Officer's indications ensure the pharmacy stock management according to the good storage and distribution practices.
• This includes receiving, storing and dispensing process for drugs, consumables, medical material and equipment.
• The pharmacist is also in charge of providing treatment precautions and recommendations to the patients.

Responsibilities

Data Collection and Analysis:

• Be able to provide at any given time reliable information on stock, consumption, use of medicines and health products for each project.
• Assist the pharmacist at central level in updating stock information when required
• Create/update the stock-cards of the drug/medical material/equipment received and other tools in a timely manner
• Ensure regular and appropriate use of the management document (inventory records, delivery notes, computer tools etc.) Update the global stock inventory
• Ensure the storage of the items according to good practices of storage
• Compile, in collaboration with the medical doctor and PM, a stock transfer request to the central pharmacy
• Work closely with the medical department to check, in relation to epidemiological data, the status of stocks and the consumptions and assess the appropriateness of prescriptions.

Supply Management:

• Ensure order reception by verifying and recording the quantity and quality of the drugs/medical materials/equipment received. Inform central pharmacy and supervisor in the event of non-compliance.
• Prepare order/supply request regarding the average monthly consumption, the stock level and supply delay in collaboration with the medical doctor.
• Validate the supply request with the Project manager and send the stock transfer request to the central pharmacy Update the global stock inventory

Stock Management:

• Set up and maintain the pharmacy stock according to good storage practices (storage of drugs by categories, alphabetic order and expiry date).
• Ensure that FEFO (first expired first out) is respected.
• Implement and ensure the stock follow up by calculating the average monthly consumption and minimal stock level for the main items
• Implement stock management system for each item and update each stock card/follow up in a timely manner
• Ensure a physical inventory of the pharmacy and medical stock, including consumables and laboratory material on a monthly basis
• Inform the project manager in case of any missing/damaged/expired item
• Make sure that the main stock and the pharmacy are kept clean
• Organise effective destruction and quarantine of damaged items in collaboration with the Central pharmacist
• Ensure pharmacovigilance including the immediate report of any problem with the quality of a drug in accordance with INTERSOS pharmaceutical management procedures.

Treatment Delivery:

• Ensure all medical equipment is prepared for the day
• Deliver the treatment to the patient according to medical doctor prescription
• Explain the posology, and providing advices and precaution of use
• Prepare the drugs for the pharmacy on a weekly basis according to the needs.

Position Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in pharmacy (B.Pharm or PharmD)
• Registration with Pharmacy Council of Nigeria with a current License.

Professional experience:

• Desirable previous experience in pharmacy for at least 2 years in similar or relevant positions.

Professional requirements:

• Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet).

Personal requirements:

• Commitment to INTERSOS principles

Languages:

• Mission language is essential.
• Local working language desirable.

Application Closing Date

Monday, 30th March 2026 by 12:00 PM.

 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply online

Note

• Interested candidates should complete the form and attach their CV with Cover Letter following this format “Surname_ Position you applied for”.
• ONLY applicants whose competencies meet the requirements of the position will be contacted.
• Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• INTERSOS reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
• INTERSOS is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
• INTERSOS has a PSEA Policy that the successful candidate will be expected to comply with and promote.

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