Pharmacist Job at The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Abuja

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Abuja Delegation is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below.


Job Title:  Pharmacist (Medical Logistic Assistant)

• Provides logistics support to Medical Operations in Nigefia in tenns of warehousing and dispatching
• To provide medical logistics support to ICRC Nigeria operations in accordance with ICRC logistics standards and in respect to Nigeria standard drug protocols.
• Checks that the product corresponds with the Quality Certificates provided by the supplier
• Ensures the safe disposal of expiredl damaged medical items under regUlation and accordance to Ministry of Health.
• Visit the field offices and provide technical support and. guidance on medical logistics issues.
• Receives, registers and reviews (medical) orders
• Conduct monthly inventories, and yearly physical inventory to ICRC specifications.
• Ensures proper storing of Items according to pharmaceutical and ICRC requirements, especially regarding cold chain items and controlled drugs
• Checks conformity of the received goods with the PO (dosage, origin, validated manufacturer)

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy
• Good command of written and spoken English. any local language will be an asset
• Excellent computer skills
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Registration in the Nigerian Pharmacy Council
• Knowledge of country pharmaceutical market
• Good knowledge of the country laws regarding dnugs and material

• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
• Sound empathy when dealing with people/beneficiaries
• Adaptability and capacity to integrate changes
• Sound capacity to strictly apply ICRC rules and working procedures
• Ability to work independently and capacity to take initiatives when appropriate
• Team-work oriented with sound communication skills
• Punctual, reliable, confirmed organisational skills