The Population Council is an international, non- profit, non governmental institution that seeks to improve the well-being and reproductive health of current and future generations around the world and help achieve a humane, equitable and sustainable balance between people and resources. The Council’s major program areas are HIV&AIDS, Reproductive Health and Poverty, Gender, and Youth. The Council conducts biomedical, social science and public health research and helps build research capacities in developing countries The Population Council works in collaboration with a broad range of Nigerian institutions.

Due to the expansion of its programs, the Council is currently recruiting to fill the following position;

Position: Pharmacy Technician

Location: Nigeria

Duties/Responsibilities:

• The candidate for this position will set up and manage the day-to-day running of a pharmacy in a newly established community-based outpatient clinic for potential clients who engage in HIV-related risky behaviors and perform other

related duties as assigned.

• The Technician will contribute significantly to the setting up and equipping of the pharmacy.

• S/he will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the pharmacy, receiving written

• Prescriptions or refilling requests and verifying that information obtained is complete and accurate.

• In addition, s/he will be expected to maintain proper storage and security of drugs and maintain proper inventory of medications and supplies.

• S/he will counsel and follow up with client to ensure adherence to medications arid makes sure that patient records are kept confidential.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Level of Education: Minimum of B.Pharm and a Master’s degree in Public Health or a related field will be an added advantage General Communication, Supervisory & Interpersonal Skill Level.

• Excellent Spoken and Written Language Requirements -English.

• Excellent Level of IT Expertise Required.

• Ability to travel within and outside Nigeria.

• Desired Number of Years Prior Experience in a Similar Role: 3 - 5 years

• Effective organizational, planning and administrative skills

• Ability to work well individually and in a team.

Method Of Application:

All potential job Applicants should send their applications (clearly stating current salary and salary expectations) and CVs to:

[email protected]

NB: Clearly state the position for which you are applying for and your full names with the surname first, then other names (e.g Pharmacy technician – BEN, Shehu Ekong) in the subject area of the email. All attachments must be in PDF format.

Application Deadline: 11th February, 2014