Position Senior Pharmacy Officer(Kabul)

Job Purpose

The Senior Pharmacy Officer is responsible for ensuring the effective management, procurement, storage, distribution, and rational use of medicines and medical supplies in Afghan Red Crescent Society health facilities and programs. The position supports the delivery of quality healthcare services by maintaining pharmaceutical standards, ensuring compliance with national regulations, and strengthening pharmaceutical supply chain management.

Key Responsibilities

Pharmacy Management

• Oversee pharmaceutical services across ARCS clinics, hospitals, and mobile health teams.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, dispensing, and documentation of medicines and medical supplies.
• Monitor stock levels and maintain uninterrupted availability of essential medicines.
• Implement pharmaceutical quality assurance and inventory control systems.
• Ensure compliance with ARCS policies and Ministry of Public Health regulations.

Supply Chain and Inventory Management

• Forecast pharmaceutical needs based on service utilization and health programs.
• Coordinate procurement, receipt, storage, and distribution of medicines and medical consumables.
• Monitor stock movements and conduct regular inventory reviews.
• Ensure timely reporting of stock status, expiries, losses, and consumption trends.
• Develop measures to minimize wastage and stock-outs.

Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance

• Verify the quality and validity of medicines received from suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with Good Storage Practices (GSP) and pharmaceutical guidelines.
• Monitor expired and damaged medicines and coordinate safe disposal processes.
• Support audits and inspections related to pharmaceutical management.

Technical Support and Training

• Provide technical guidance to pharmacists, pharmacy assistants, and health facility staff.
• Conduct training sessions on rational drug use, stock management, and pharmaceutical protocols.
• Develop and update pharmacy standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Support capacity-building initiatives within ARCS health programs.

Monitoring, Reporting, and Documentation

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual pharmaceutical reports.
• Analyse pharmaceutical consumption data and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Maintain accurate records of stock balances, distributions, and procurement activities.
• Contribute to donor and management reports as required.

Coordination and Collaboration

• Coordinate with health facility managers, procurement teams, and logistics departments.
• Liaise with the Ministry of Public Health, humanitarian partners, and suppliers on pharmaceutical matters.
• Participate in health program planning, assessments, and emergency response activities.
• Support medicine distribution during emergencies and disaster response operations.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy from a recognized university.
• Master's Degree in Pharmacy, Public Health, Supply Chain Management, or related field is an advantage.
• Valid professional registration/license where applicable.

Experience

• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in pharmacy management or pharmaceutical supply chain operations.
• Experience working with humanitarian organizations, NGOs, Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement, or public health programs is highly desirable.
• Experience managing medicine procurement, warehousing, and distribution systems.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical management principles.
• Knowledge of essential medicines and public health pharmacy practices.
• Proficiency in inventory management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to train and mentor staff.
• Strong commitment to humanitarian principles and ethics.

Languages

• Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto.
• Good working knowledge of English, both written and spoken.

Core Competencies

• Accountability and integrity
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Planning and organizational skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Attention to detail
• Adaptability and resilience

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