Career Position for Pharmacy Supervisor
MÉDECINS SANS FRONTIÈRES (MSF) — JOB OPPORTUNITY
Position: Pharmacy Supervisor
Location: Kebbi State, Nigeria
Application Deadline: 29 October 2026 at 11:59 PM
ABOUT MÉDECINS SANS FRONTIÈRES (MSF)
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent medical humanitarian organisation that provides emergency medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, and exclusion from healthcare, regardless of race, religion, or political beliefs.
JOB SUMMARY
MSF is seeking a qualified and dedicated Pharmacy Supervisor to oversee pharmacy operations, pharmaceutical supply chains, stock management, and ensure the safe and rational use of medicines and medical supplies across its Kebbi project.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Operations & Inventory: Manage pharmacy operations, inventory levels, storage conditions, and stock availability in strict compliance with MSF standards.
Supply Chain Coordination: Coordinate the ordering, receipt, registration, and distribution of medicines and medical supplies.
Monitoring & Quality Control: Monitor stock levels, expiry dates, damaged products, and unusual consumption patterns.
Risk Prevention: Proactively prevent stock shortages, overstocking, and losses caused by expired or damaged products.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with MSF protocols, Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) regulations, NAFDAC guidelines, and all applicable Nigerian regulations.
Team Leadership & Supervision: Supervise pharmacy and nursing staff, providing ongoing training, performance feedback, and capacity development.
Record Keeping & Reporting: Maintain accurate stock records and consumption reports utilizing Isystock.
Specialized Care Support: Support outreach services and ensure the safe handling of controlled medicines and cold-chain products.
Staff & Patient Education: Train healthcare personnel on medicine dispensing, drug interactions, potential side effects, and proper storage protocols.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Education: B.Pharm or Pharm.D degree.
Licensure: Valid professional registration and practicing licence with the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN).
Experience:
At least 3–5 years of post-qualification experience working in a pharmacy, hospital, or medical warehouse.
Experience with MSF or another international NGO is considered an added advantage.
Professional Knowledge:
Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical care and drug management.
Familiarity with Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP), Good Storage Practice (GSP), and Good Distribution Practice (GDP).
Technical Skills: Basic proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Language Proficiency: Proficiency in Hausa, Fulfulde/Fulani, and Suru is essential; English is desirable.
Soft Skills: Strong teamwork, adaptability, flexibility, quality orientation, commitment to humanitarian principles, and robust stress management skills.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must submit the following documents:
A formal cover letter.
An updated CV or résumé.
Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.
NYSC certificate or exemption letter.
Note: This vacancy is open to residents of Nigeria. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the online application form:
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: 29 OCTOBER 2026, AT 11:59 PM
