Pharmacy job with International Medical Corps
Pharmacist (Dispensing) Job – Damboa, Nigeria
International Medical Corps is hiring a qualified Dispensing Pharmacist to support its health programs in Damboa.
📍 Job Details
- Job Title: Pharmacist, Dispensing
- Location: Damboa, Nigeria
- Category: Global Pharmaceutical Services Unit (GPSU)
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Application Deadline: Open until filled (apply as soon as possible)
🎯 Job Summary
The Dispensing Pharmacist will be responsible for:
- Dispensing medicines and medical commodities
- Providing patient counselling and medication guidance
- Maintaining accurate pharmaceutical records and stock management
This role is critical in ensuring safe, effective, and accountable delivery of healthcare services in humanitarian settings.
🔑 Key Responsibilities
- Dispense medications and provide clear patient counselling
- Maintain stock control systems (FEFO, bin cards, stock registers)
- Monitor medicine usage and consumption trends
- Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports
- Prevent stock-outs through timely replenishment requests
- Track expiry dates and report damaged/expired drugs
- Conduct inventory checks (periodic and annual)
- Support health education and medication adherence
- Supervise pharmacy assistants where applicable
- Ensure compliance with national and international pharmacy standards
🎓 Requirements
✅ Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy
- Registered with Ministry of Health (MOH)
📊 Experience
- Minimum 1+ year experience in dispensing
🧠 Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical practices
- Good communication skills (English & local languages)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Attention to detail and high level of confidentiality
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
⚖️ Work Ethics & Values
Working with International Medical Corps means:
- Upholding humanitarian principles and ethical standards
- Promoting a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace
- Supporting accountability and transparency
- Protecting vulnerable populations from exploitation and abuse
🌍 Why Join International Medical Corps?
- Be part of a life-saving humanitarian mission
- Gain experience in emergency and community health services
- Work in a multicultural and impact-driven environment
- Contribute to improving healthcare access in crisis-affected communities
📩 How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply via the official link below:
Apply for Pharmacist (Dispensing) Role
📢 Early application is strongly encouraged due to the urgent nature of this role.
