Pharmacy Assistant
FHI 360
Location: Lalibela, Ethiopia
Type: Full Time
Application Deadline: November 13, 2025
About the Role:
FHI 360 is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support health and nutrition programs in Lalibela and Sekota. The role involves managing medical and non-medical warehouses, ensuring proper storage, dispatch, and monitoring of pharmaceuticals, and supporting logistics and program teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain medical and non-medical warehouses, including proper storage, cold chain management, and hygiene.
- Receive, store, and distribute pharmaceuticals and non-medical items according to guidelines.
- Monitor stock levels, expiry dates, and consumption; perform regular inventory reporting and reconciliation.
- Conduct supportive supervision visits to health facilities and collect data on pharmaceutical availability and use.
- Collaborate with local health authorities and program teams to improve supply chain management.
- Assist logistics team with shipping, ordering, and buffer stock management.
- Maintain accurate records, prepare reports, and support daily warehouse and program operations.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Degree in Pharmacy and current active license in Ethiopia.
- Minimum 2 years of pharmacy experience; humanitarian or donor-funded program experience preferred.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical inventory management, cold chain, and warehouse procedures.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database management.
- Ability and willingness to travel to field sites and work in challenging environments.
Other Information:
- FHI 360 is an equal opportunity employer committed to safeguarding, diversity, and a safe work environment.
- Offers professional development, competitive benefits, and a supportive global workforce.