Pharmacy Technician

Malteser International is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years, we have provided relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work. In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, we support people in need–regardless of their religion, origin, or political convictions. Malteser International has been working in Nigeria since 2017. In Northeast Nigeria and more specifically in Borno State, MI is currently active in the WASH sector to improve the lives of both the IDP population and the host communities. The WASH activities focus on improved access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene. They include NFI distribution, solarization of boreholes, rehabilitation of hand pumps, construction of latrines, and hygiene promotion. Malteser International thereby applies a participatory, gender-sensitive, and inclusive approach to food, nutrition, security, and livelihood. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician

Location: Pulka, Maiduguri, Borno

Employment Type: Full-time Job Description / Responsiblities Manage pharmaceutical stocks at the base pharmacy, conduct regular physical inventories, investigate stock discrepancies and monitor stock levels, expiry dates and medicine consumption. Ensure proper storage, classification, labelling, security and quality control of medicines and medical supplies in accordance with MI pharmaceutical procedures. Coordinate with the Supply Chain Department on the receipt, preparation, transportation and distribution of medicines and medical supplies to the base and supported health facilities. Supervise and monitor pharmaceutical supplies at supported health facilities, assess storage and dispensing needs, and recommend necessary improvements. Collect, update and analyse daily and weekly medicine consumption data from supported health facilities to assess pharmaceutical needs and prevent stock-outs. Coordinate drug dispatches, maintain accurate pharmaceutical records, prepare donation certificates and requisition documents, and submit regular stock and consumption reports. Collaborate with health facility staff, the Pharmacy Officer, Health Officer, Health Manager and Supply Chain Department to ensure effective pharmaceutical management and compliance with MI procedures and standards. Your profile Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy Technology, Pharmacy or another relevant pharmaceutical discipline, with appropriate professional registration or licensing as required by the PCN for the role. At least three years of relevant work experience in pharmaceutical or medical supply management, preferably with an INGO in a humanitarian or emergency response setting. Good knowledge of pharmaceutical stock management, inventory control, medicine storage, distribution and consumption monitoring. Experience in pharmaceutical documentation, data collection, analysis and report writing. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of SAGA Stock, iSysStock or other pharmaceutical stock management systems is an added advantage. Fluency in written and spoken English is required; knowledge of Hausa and other relevant local languages is an added advantage. Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to facilitate training, work effectively with diverse cultural communities, demonstrate initiative and flexibility, and respond to irregular working hours during emergencies.. What we offer Start Date: November 2026 Duty Station: Pulka Borno State Duration of contract: November 2026 - September 2027 Salary according to Malteser international salary grade Annual Leave, Compensation Leave, Academic Leave, Wedding Leave, Compassionate Leave if applicable. Other benefits: Group Life Insurance premium, Health insurance Package (Single/family Plan), 13th Month pay