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Pharmacy Storekeeper: Ensuring Life-Saving Medical Supply Chain Integrity

A Critical Role in Humanitarian Action

In crisis and emergency settings, the difference between life and death often hinges on the immediate availability and quality of essential medical supplies. This role guarantees the integrity of the pharmaceutical supply chain, directly supporting MSF’s frontline clinicians to treat vulnerable populations affected by conflict, epidemics, and exclusion from healthcare. As the custodian of vital medical stock, the Pharmacy Storekeeper ensures every treatment is stored optimally and distributed rationally to maximize our life-saving impact in Kebbi State. We are seeking a dedicated professional ready to uphold these critical humanitarian standards.

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Storekeeper is responsible for the meticulous execution of all warehousing and inventory management activities for medical and pharmaceutical items within the MSF project in Kebbi. The successful candidate will ensure stock levels are consistently maintained above critical security thresholds, monitor compliance with stringent storage protocols, and uphold continuous, high-quality supply to all end-user health units and outreach activities. This position is fundamental to promoting effective and rational use of medical resources across the project.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

I. Medical Inventory and Quality Control

Manage the medical warehouse and pharmacy stock according to established MSF protocols and pharmaceutical standards, ensuring materials are correctly stored, organized, and easily accessible.
Rigidly monitor storage conditions, including tracking and documenting temperatures and humidity levels in the main storage area and cold chain equipment, ensuring full compliance with cold chain integrity protocols.
Oversee the quarantine zone, ensuring items flagged for quality alerts, expiry, or damage are immediately isolated, secured, and safely prepared for disposal or return.
Proactively monitor stock status, focusing on products nearing their alert limits, expiry dates (especially within the next six months), and instances of stock-out to prevent service disruption.

II. Supply Chain Logistics and Distribution

Supervise the receipt of all incoming medical orders, verifying deliveries against manifests, reporting any discrepancies, and integrating stock into the storage system immediately.
Prepare and process internal medical supply orders for consumption units (wards, clinics, outreach teams), ensuring accurate packaging, dispatch, and secure routing of items.
Actively manage the movement and use of medical and biomedical inputs in outreach activities (such as ATFC and ICCM) to promote maximum efficiency and prevent misuse.
Support the medical team by providing timely updates on central project stock status to facilitate accurate and rational input ordering.

III. Data Management and Compliance

Maintain comprehensive and accurate inventory records, ensuring all transactions are correctly logged both on physical stock cards and within the required inventory management software.
Execute or participate in regular, systematic stock inventories, including emergency preparedness (EPREP) stock counts, providing clear accountability for all medical items.
Generate regular, detailed reports on stock levels, consumption patterns, and product shelf life for the Pharmacy Supervisor, promptly escalating any issues, losses, or security concerns.
Ensure the security of the storage area by limiting access to authorized personnel and immediately reporting any damage, loss, or attempted theft to the line manager.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

We are seeking a highly organized and committed professional ready to embrace the challenges of humanitarian logistics.

Education & Professional Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a closely related field.
Authorization to work in Nigeria is mandatory.
A minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience managing pharmaceutical stores, medical warehouses, or complex inventory.
Prior experience in handling medicines, consumables, and medical supplies is highly desirable.
Experience working with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) or another International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO) is an advantage.

Core Competencies & Language Skills

Essential: Proficiency in local languages (Hausa, Fulani, Suru) is critical for community engagement and effective team communication.
Desirable: Functional competence in English (MSF mission language).
Essential basic knowledge of standard Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word).
Demonstrated ability to maintain high standards of quality and deliver results effectively.
Proven flexibility, commitment to teamwork, and excellent stress management skills, suitable for dynamic operational environments.

Benefits of Applying and Salary

Compensation and Contract Details

The compensation package for this role is Competitive and will be commensurate with MSF’s standards and the critical nature of the responsibilities. The position is offered as a Contract, renewable based on project needs and performance.

Working with MSF

Joining MSF offers a truly unique opportunity to use your professional skills directly in the service of humanity, providing life-saving care in challenging contexts. You will benefit from professional development within a world-renowned humanitarian organization, exposure to global supply chain best practices, and the profound satisfaction of knowing your work directly contributes to saving lives daily.

About Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent medical organization committed to delivering emergency aid to people in distress around the globe. Our operational model is defined by strict neutrality and impartiality, allowing us to respond swiftly to crises and provide care solely based on need, regardless of race, religion, creed, or political affiliation. We leverage medical expertise to address acute health needs stemming from armed conflict, severe epidemics, and natural disasters. By upholding the highest standards of independence, MSF ensures that our focus remains entirely on delivering essential, high-quality medical services to the most vulnerable populations.

Application Process

Detail	Information
Location	Kebbi State, Nigeria
Employment Type	Contract (Full-time)
Salary Expectation	Competitive
Application Deadline	21st December 2025
How to Apply	Please use the provided link to submit your complete application package, including a Cover Letter, detailed CV, and copies of all relevant certificates.
Application Link	Click here to apply online

Tips for Success in Your Application

To make your application stand out, please ensure your CV and cover letter highlight the following:

Quantitative Inventory Management: Provide specific examples of your experience managing large stock volumes and preventing losses due to expiry or damage.
Cold Chain Experience: Clearly describe your practical experience maintaining cold chain integrity and monitoring temperatures for sensitive medical products.
Adherence to Protocol: Emphasize your commitment to strict regulatory compliance, stock security, and meticulous record-keeping, which are fundamental to MSF’s work.
Local Expertise: Detail your proficiency in the essential local languages and your ability to navigate the local health system context in Northern Nigeria.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process. MSF is an equal-opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified candidates.