Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Assistant will be responsible for the following main activities in order to ensure the quality of care in the clinics:
- Stock management in link with mobile clinics
- Distribution of drugs to the patients and counseling
- Reporting and attendance to different meetings
- Collection and analysis of weekly drugs consumption.

Task Description
Stock management in link with mobile clinics:

Prepare all the necessary drugs, material and equipment for mobile clinics and ensure that everything is ready before to leave MdM office
Store drugs according to instructions and standards.
Realize the pharmacy stock management (in/out) at the mobile clinic
Calculate daily consumption for each item in order to anticipate any shortage
Do a weekly physical inventory of mobile clinic pharmacy
Prepare weekly drugs orders to MdM central pharmacy with the assistance of the medical doctors and paramedics staff
Monitor the supply quantity, expiration dates and quality of medicines and medical supplies.
Ensure pharmacy recommendations are applied.

Distribution of drugs during the mobile clinics:

Give the drugs according to the medical prescription.
Ask the medical doctor or the midwife to complete their prescription in case of incomplete information (dosage, duration…)
Indicate the name, presentation and dosage of the drugs on the dispensing bag.
Explain to the patient how to take the treatment and make sure that the explanations have been understood
Explain the potential side effects of a drug to the patient
Fill in the daily consumption form for each item
Ensure patient confidentiality is respected and treat all the patients with respect and dignity.

Collection and analysis of weekly drugs consumption:

Collect the daily mobile clinic consumption
Participate to collect the weekly consumption and analysis of the medical stock needs.

Reporting and attendance to different meetings:

Prepare request for the clinic and validate with Medical supervisor.
Liase/inform clinician, doctors and midwife about drug availability.
Participate in a pro-active way to MdM internal meetings (medical, security…)
Participate to all the trainings organized by MDM.

Others:

Give suggestions to improve the functioning of MDM mobile clinics
Participate to the loading and unloading of the vehicles and to the setting up of the mobile clinics
Be flexible in performing his/her duties to ensure that beneficiaries are getting good quality services
Is responsible for the proper use and maintenance of assigned equipment
Perform other additional duties on request of the team leader
Inform immediately the security focal point in case of any security problem in the field.

Requirements

Candidates should possess a B.Sc. (Pharm) Preferred
Experience in similar position for at least 2 years
Good knowledge in dispensing and medical stock management
Capacities in team management
Strong sense of responsibilities and organization skills
Strong work ethic and rigor
Languages (spoken and written): English, Kanuri and Hausa
Excel and word
Flexibility
Team player.

Salary Range
N400,000 - N500,000 / Month.

Application Closing Date
9th August, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV and Cover Letter in the same document to: recruitment.nigeria@medecinsdumonde.net using the Job Title & Location as subject of email.

Note

DISCLAIMER: Please note that MDM does not engage in or accept bribes in exchange for job opportunities. Any attempts to offer or accept bribes will result in immediate disqualification from the recruitment process.
Due to the urgency of this role, we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis, and the role might be filled and closed before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.
Duration of contract is based on availability of funding.
Previous experience working with MDM is an advantage.

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