Assistant Technical Officer, Pharmacy at Family Health International (FHI 360)

Full Time Jobs

Borno Maiduguri

Posted 2 years ago

Family Health International is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Technical Officer, Pharmacy

Requisition ID: 2022202382
Location: Gamboru Ngala, Borno
Job Type: Full time
Supervisor: Technical Officer, Health and Nutrition Services

About Family Health International: Family Health International (FHI 360) is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology – creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

Job Requirements

Bachelor of Science Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy or its equivalent with at least 3 years post National Youth Service experience managing a PSM cycle, including rational health commodities selection, forecasting /quantification, quality assurance spanning the PSM cycle, warehousing/storage, distribution, and LMIS.
Must have a practicing license
Experience working with a humanitarian organization
Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

Sound knowledge of inventory control systems. Experience must include managing health commodity logistics information systems, including forecasting/quantification of medical Commodities.
Knowledge of the key principles and approaches to health systems strengthening.
Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding integrated health programs.
Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English and Hausa communications, including presentation and training skills.
Understanding of Kanuri Language is an asset. Well-developed computer skills.