Pharmacist Assistant (Pool)

Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

Full Time

Logistics

Entry 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 (WASH), Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) and Social Protection.

Action Against Hunger Nigeria (ACF Nigeria) LTD/GTE 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-sectorial humanitarian and development interventions in Northeast and Northwest Nigeria, funded by AFD, EU/ECHO, French Government, GAC, GFFO, SIDA, US Government, and WAM Foundation.

ACF Nigeria is currently looking to fill the role of Pharmacist Assistant who will ensure the storage and management of medical stocks in the Pharmacy according to
ACF Nigeria rules, and support the programmes team in pharmacy supervision in health centers

Position Details

Reporting to: Pharmacist
Proposed start date: April 2026
Work location: Maiduguri, Borno State

Key Responsibilities:

Mission 1: Maintain the physical integrity of a medical stock

The Pharmacy Assistant is responsible for:

Compliance with Best Storage Practices for medical products
Space organisation of the Pharmacy
Physical integrity of the premises: secure openings, no water damage, no roof or wall cracks, no rodents, etc.
Hygiene of the premises: regular cleaning of the floor and shelves, refrigerator maintenance, no sweet food or beverages, etc.
Twice daily control of temperature and humidity on working days
Ensure that everything possible is done to combat the deterioration factors of medical products
Classification of products according to the rules recommended by ACF
Ensure that the special conditions for storage of some specific products (cold chain, products assimilated to narcotic drugs)

Mission 2: Ensure a rigorous inventory tracking

The Pharmacy Assistant is responsible for:

Update all of the essential management tools
Registration of all movements of stock on the Inventory Sheets,stockcards and computer stock tracking tool (SFUMed)
Conduct a monthly physical inventory according to the procedure of ACF and the Chronogram of the pharmacy activities defined
Record any medical item entry and exit in stock cards on weekly basis.
Do the weekly/monthly drugs inventory.
Report discrepancies and general consumption issues to the pharmacy supervisor
Quarantine obsolete and damaged products and put them in a secure place
Work with program team to amend drug and stock quotas on a weekly basis to prevent exceptional ordering
Responsible for inventory and replacement of all emergency boxes – following the schedule for these
Remove the expired stock items (physical and virtual) and list them
Quarantine obsolete and damaged products and put them in a secure place

Mission 3: Participate in the procurement activities of the Dispensation Sites

The Pharmacist is responsible for:

Prepare the order based on the validated SROs
Complete the transfer tools (Delivery Note, SFUMED, etc.)

Mission 4: Support the program in Pharmacy supervision activities

The Pharmacy Assistant will;

Technically support the supervisors concerning management practices of medical storage so these conform to structures supported by ACF.

Mission 5: Ensure the archiving of tools and the reporting of activities
The Pharmacist is responsible for:

Archiving all the management tools
Supplementing the Monthly Pharmacy Report and to deliver it to these hierarchical and functional superiors

Mission 6: Support the Logistics Department in receipt of international orders
The Pharmacy Assistant is in charge of:

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

Position Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in stock management
Fluency in spoken and written English language. Hausa language is desirable
Strong work ethic: punctuality, responsibility and flexibility
Strong sense of organisation and attention to details
Capacity to work in a team
High level of motivation
Computer skills (Microsoft office)
Work experience in INGO setting will be an added advantage
Experience in a pharmacy supply for hospital projects

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:
Wednesday, March 18, 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 behavior 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, color, 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 (but are not limited to):

100% health care coverage
Free and direct access to the 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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Pharmacist Assistant (Pool)

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