Education:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, or / A College Diploma in Pharmacy or Druggist studies.

The Ethiopian Red Cross Society – Addis Ababa Regional Branch is seeking an experienced and highly motivated professional to fill the position of Pharmacy Head for its No. 2 Pharmacy outlet. This leadership role provides an excellent opportunity for a qualified pharmacist or druggist to contribute to the delivery of safe, affordable, and high-quality pharmaceutical services to the community.

The role is ideal for professionals who are passionate about healthcare service delivery, pharmacy management, and community health improvement. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that the pharmacy outlet operates efficiently while maintaining compliance with national healthcare regulations and internal organizational standards.

About the Organization
The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) is one of Ethiopia’s most recognized humanitarian organizations. As part of the international Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the organization works to protect lives and promote human dignity, particularly among vulnerable communities.

Through its health programs, disaster response initiatives, and social support services, ERCS contributes significantly to improving the well-being of communities across the country. The organization operates various health-related services including pharmacy outlets that ensure communities have access to essential medicines.

The Addis Ababa Regional Branch plays an important role in delivering these services to residents of the capital city. The branch manages several operational units that support healthcare access, emergency preparedness, and community development.

Working with the Ethiopian Red Cross Society offers professionals the opportunity to gain meaningful experience in humanitarian health programs. Staff members benefit from a collaborative and mission-driven environment where professional growth, accountability, and service excellence are highly valued.

The Pharmacy Head position is responsible for leading the operations of No. 2 Pharmacy, ensuring the availability and proper management of essential medicines while maintaining high service standards.

Job Description
The Pharmacy Head is responsible for overseeing the overall management and operation of the pharmacy outlet. The role involves supervising staff, managing drug inventory, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining the efficient delivery of pharmaceutical services.

The successful candidate will coordinate human, financial, and material resources to ensure the pharmacy operates effectively and continues to provide reliable access to essential medications.

This position also requires strong leadership skills, strategic planning ability, and a commitment to maintaining professional pharmacy standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the human resources, financial resources, and material resources of the pharmacy outlet to ensure efficient operations.

• Leading and motivating pharmacy staff to ensure duties and responsibilities are properly executed and service quality is maintained.

• Ensuring the pharmacy outlet is adequately equipped with the necessary staff, materials, and financial resources required for effective service delivery.

• Overseeing drug supply management including procurement, storage, and dispensing of safe, effective, and affordable essential medicines to community members.

• Ensuring strict compliance with regulatory requirements issued by the Food, Medicine and Healthcare Administration and Control Authority and the Ethiopian Red Cross pharmaceutical program.

• Conducting drug needs assessments to identify priority medicines that are most required by the communities served by the pharmacy.

• Ensuring all drugs are stored properly in accordance with pharmacopeia standards and national pharmaceutical storage regulations.

• Monitoring drug stock levels and requesting replenishment from the program’s central store or conducting authorized local purchases when necessary.

• Verifying drugs received from the central store against delivery documentation and inspecting drug conditions and expiration dates before acceptance.

• Evaluating the pharmacy’s drug distribution system and recommending improvements to enhance service efficiency.

• Ensuring expired, damaged, or spoiled drugs are safely disposed of according to regulatory guidelines and obtaining proper certification of destruction.

• Monitoring community feedback and market response to drugs distributed through the pharmacy to improve service quality.

• Ensuring all directives, policies, and operational procedures issued by the Ethiopian Red Cross Society and its pharmaceutical program are implemented effectively.

• Supervising pharmacy security arrangements including scheduling and monitoring guarding shifts.

• Preparing and submitting regular operational reports, requisitions, and other relevant documents to the Addis Ababa Branch Office.

• Performing other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Head of the Operations Division of the Addis Ababa Branch.

This leadership role contributes significantly to ensuring safe pharmaceutical services and improving access to essential medicines within the community.

Educational Qualification
Applicants must have one of the following qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, or
• A College Diploma in Pharmacy or Druggist studies.

Candidates must also be registered as a Pharmacist or Druggist with the Ministry of Health (MOH) or the appropriate regulatory authority.

Professional certification and registration must be valid and recognized within Ethiopia.

Work Experience
Applicants must have 7 to 9 years of relevant professional experience in pharmacy practice or pharmaceutical service delivery.

Out of the total experience required, 4 to 5 years must be in a managerial or supervisory position, preferably within a pharmacy, healthcare facility, or pharmaceutical service organization.

Experience managing pharmacy operations, supervising pharmacy staff, and ensuring regulatory compliance will be considered highly valuable.

Required Skills and Competencies
The successful candidate should demonstrate the following skills and professional competencies:

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations and standards
• Ability to manage drug supply chains and pharmacy inventory systems
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills
• High level of integrity and professional ethics
• Ability to work effectively in a mission-driven organization
• Problem-solving and analytical skills related to healthcare service delivery
• Commitment to maintaining quality healthcare services

The Ethiopian Red Cross Society strongly encourages women, young professionals, and candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. The organization is committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities it serves.

This role also offers significant opportunities for professional growth. Working within the Ethiopian Red Cross Society allows healthcare professionals to expand their expertise in pharmacy management while contributing to impactful humanitarian programs.

Job Location
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The position will be based at the Ethiopian Red Cross Society Addis Ababa Branch – No. 2 Pharmacy outlet.

The successful candidate will work closely with branch leadership, pharmacy staff, and operational teams to ensure efficient pharmaceutical service delivery.

Employment Type and Salary
The position is Full-Time.

Salary and benefits will be provided according to the Ethiopian Red Cross Society salary scale and internal policies.

The role offers a strong platform for career advancement within the healthcare and humanitarian sectors. Employees gain valuable leadership experience while contributing to programs that support community health and well-being.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates who meet the required qualifications are invited to apply through the official online application platform.

Applicants should complete the online employment application form using the following link:

https://ee.ifrc.org/x/y/KeJce3f

The application deadline is March 20, 2026.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date to ensure consideration.

Please note that scanned certificates, academic transcripts, or other attachments are not required during the initial application stage.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.

The Ethiopian Red Cross Society welcomes applications from qualified professionals who are committed to improving community health, strengthening pharmaceutical services, and contributing to humanitarian work.