Medical Stock Officer (Pharmacist - Katsina)
Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria
Full Time
Logistics
Mid Level
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, funded by AFD, EU/ECHO, French Government, GAC, SIDA, US Government, and GIZ.
Action Against Hunger Nigeria (ACF Nigeria) Ltd/Gte is currently recruiting a Medical Stock Officer based in Katsina. The Medical Stock Officer will be responsible for ensuring the efficient storage, control, and management of medical supplies and pharmaceuticals at the Base Pharmacy in compliance with ACF standards. The position will also provide technical support to programme teams in monitoring and supervising medical stock management across supported health centres to ensure continuous availability and proper use of medical commodities.
Position Details
Reporting to: Logistics and Supply Chain Manager
Proposed start date: October 2026
Work location: Katsina, Katsina State
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Mission 1: Maintain the physical integrity of the medical stock
Mission 2: Ensure rigorous stock monitoring
Mission 3: Participate in the supply activities of the Dispensing Sites
Mission 4: Support the programme in the supervision activities of the partner pharmacies
Mission 5: Ensure the archiving of tools and the reporting of activities
Mission 6: Support the Logistics Department in the reception of international orders
Additional Responsibilities
Position Requirements:
At Action Against Hunger, we foster a work culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive
Application Deadline:
Saturday, 19 September, 2026 at 05:00 pm (Nigerian Time)
Important Notice:
Action Against Hunger does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process – this includes application, interview, or processing fees.
Our Commitment:
We are dedicated to preventing all forms of unwanted behaviour in the workplace, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct. We are equally committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and adults. We prioritize hiring individuals who embody and uphold our core values.
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.
Employee Benefits Include (bot are not limited to):
Application Instructions:
All applicants MUST answer every question in the application form. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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, funded by AFD, EU/ECHO, French Government, GAC, SIDA, US Government, and GIZ.
Action Against Hunger Nigeria (ACF Nigeria) Ltd/Gte is currently recruiting a Medical Stock Officer based in Katsina. The Medical Stock Officer will be responsible for ensuring the efficient storage, control, and management of medical supplies and pharmaceuticals at the Base Pharmacy in compliance with ACF standards. The position will also provide technical support to programme teams in monitoring and supervising medical stock management across supported health centres to ensure continuous availability and proper use of medical commodities.
Position Details
Reporting to: Logistics and Supply Chain Manager
Proposed start date: October 2026
Work location: Katsina, Katsina State
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
- This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and the employee will also perform other related tasks as required and responsible for reporting and communication of progress and achievement of the specific assigned task
- Maintenance of high technical standards
- Conduct all duties in a professional manner following ACF Nigeria mission staff regulations, ACF mandate and charter including promotion of gender equality
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.
At Action Against Hunger, we foster a work culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive
Application Deadline:
Saturday, 19 September, 2026 at 05:00 pm (Nigerian Time)
Important Notice:
Action Against Hunger does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process – this includes application, interview, or processing fees.
Our Commitment:
We are dedicated to preventing all forms of unwanted behaviour in the workplace, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct. We are equally committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and adults. We prioritize hiring individuals who embody and uphold our core values.
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.
Employee Benefits Include (bot are not limited to):
- 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
Application Instructions:
All applicants MUST answer every question in the application form. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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