Company Overview: Action Against Hunger is an international humanitarian organization committed to ending world hunger. For almost 45 years, across countries, we have been working to fight undernutrition and support communities affected by crisis across the globe. We carry out innovative, lifesaving programs in Health, Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, Food Security and Livelihoods, and Social Protection.

Action Against Hunger began operations in Nigeria in 2010 in response to the high rate of chronic malnutrition in Northern Nigeria, focusing on integrated programming. Action Against Hunger currently implements multi-sectoral humanitarian and development interventions in Northeast and Northwest Nigeria.

Key Responsibilities:

Mission 1: Maintain the physical integrity of the medical stock

Respect the Good Storage Practices for medical products
Organise the pharmacy according to standards
Maintain the physical integrity of the premises (secure openings, no water damage, no cracks in the roof or walls, no rodents, etc)
Maintain the hygiene of the room (regular cleaning of the floor and shelves, maintenance of the refrigerator, absence of sugary food or drink etc)
Check the temperature and humidity twice a day during the days worked
Ensure that all actions are taken to combat the factors that cause deterioration of medical products
Classify products according to the rules recommended by ACF
Ensure compliance with the special storage conditions for certain specific products (cold chain, products treated as narcotics)

Mission 2: Ensure rigorous stock monitoring

Update all essential management tools
Record all stock movements on the Stock Cards and the computerised stock monitoring tool
Carry out inventories in accordance with the ACF procedure and according to the defined pharmacy activity schedule
Transmit updated tools to the Nut/Health PM/HoD to allow stock analysis (CMM analysis, risk of shortages (SFU Med, Stock Report, etc))
Support the Nut/Health PM in risk analysis (identification of risks of expiry, shortages etc.) and in the actions to be taken
Remove expired products from stock (physically and virtually) and list them
Quarantine and secure expired and/or damaged products

Mission 3: Participate in the supply activities of the Dispensing Sites

Support, if necessary, the Nut/Health PM in the preparation of the SRO
Prepare the validated SRO order
Complete the transfer tools (SRO, DN, etc)

Mission 4: Support the programme in the supervision activities of the partner pharmacies

Provide technical support to supervisors on good practices in medical stock management to be transmitted to the structures supported by ACF
Technically support supervisors in the analysis of CMM and the planning of needs for the structures supported by ACF

Mission 5: Ensure the archiving of tools and the reporting of activities

Archive all management tools
Complete the Monthly Pharmacy Report and send it to the line managers and functional superiors

Mission 6: Support the Logistics Department in the reception of international orders

Participate in the reception of international orders in capital:
Quantitative reception (number of boxes, quantity of products etc)
Qualitative reception (integrity of the products delivered, respect of the conservation conditions, etc.)

Additional Responsibilities:

Conduct all duties in a professional manner following ACF Nigeria mission staff regulations, ACF mandate and charter including promotion of gender equality
Maintenance of high technical standards

Position Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy and registration with the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN)
At least 2 years experience in pharmaceutical or medical stock management, preferably within hospital, health, NGO, or INGO projects
Good command of written and spoken English; knowledge of Hausa is an added advantage
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Reliable, flexible, self-motivated, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Commitment to Action Against Hunger’s mission, values, and policies

Benefits Include:

100% health care coverage
Free and direct access to Talent Soft e-learning platform
Maternity or Paternity leave
Compassionate leave for a hospitalized child
Creche facilities for babies

Equal Opportunity Employer: Action Against Hunger is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or genetic information. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Recruitment Process: All shortlisted candidates will undergo thorough reference and background checks, and are expected to adhere to organizational standards and principles.

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