Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious international aid organization. Our teams are committed to supporting civilians’ victims of marginalization and exclusion, or hit by natural disasters, wars and economic collapses, by answering their fundamental needs. Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people to help them recover their dignity and regain self-sufficiency. PUI has been operating in Nigeria since 2016, initially establishing its presence in Borno State with a field office in Maiduguri.

Over the years, PUI has expanded its humanitarian response to deep-field locations, including Monguno and Pulka, and more recently to Katsina State in Northwest Nigeria. In Borno State, PUI has been a key actor in health, nutrition, protection, and psychosocial support. It supports health facilities in Maiduguri, Monguno, and Pulka, providing primary healthcare services, sexual and reproductive health (SRH), and the management of Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM), both with and without complications, through Stabilization Centers. These interventions are integrated with specialized Gender-Based Violence (GBV) services and psychosocial support.

We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Pharmacist

Location: Pulka, Gwoza LGA – Borno
Employment Type: Contract

General Objective

• Under the supervision of the Health and Nutrition PM, and the technical supervision of the Mission Pharmacist, the Pharmacist shall ensure the overall functioning of the PUI Base Pharmacies and an adequate supply of quality medicines and medical equipment to PUI projects/pharmacies on the field.
• S/He must ensure proper pharmaceuticals management (storage, distribution, inventory and consumption) for the entire Base, both at the operational bases and health structures supported. The supply chain of medicines must be safe, reliable and documented at all levels.

Responsibilities and Task
Data Collection, Treatment and Aanlysis:

• Monthly supervise the data collection (in / out, consumption) of bases and Health Centres and their data entry
• Ensure delivery of drugs and supplies to various sites/ facilities and appropriate use of the management document (inventory records, delivery notes, computer tools etc.)
• Ensure first aid kits/pep kits are refilled
• Be able to provide at any given time reliable information on stock, consumption, use of medicines and health products for each project

Supply Management of Bases Health Facilities:

• Collaborate with the supply chain department to ensure the good delivery and receipt of goods and the quality control of drugs received
• Inform logistics and medical services in the event of non-compliance
• Participate in the preparation, distribution, planning, transport and delivery from central stock to bases
• Inform in advance and work with logistics department for the organization of transport of drugs to bases

Stocks Management:

• Participate in the monthly physical inventory and conduct random checking. In case of discrepancies between physical inventory and theoretical stock, investigate and inform the health and Nutrition PM and the Mission Pharmacist
• Ensure a proper storage (especially conditions of temperature, humidity, light and safety), order (storage, classification, labelling) and secure (key access) according to the PUI Pharmacy procedures
• Ensure that storage conditions are in line with national legislation, in particular for narcotic and psycho active drugs
• Monitor stock management of the bases pharmacies and health facilities (in collaboration with project managers)
• Ensure the understanding and application of pharmaceutical storage procedures and tools used at the base level and health facilities supported
• Supervise the stock management of particular pharmacies (vehicles, first aid kits, etc..).
• Inform the Mission Pharmacist in case of irrational consumption
• Ensure that expired or damaged items are properly collected from the bases and put in quarantine
• Participate in the preparation of donations / loans / exchanges with the Mission Pharmacist

Capacity Building and Training:

• Participate in the training of the base pharmacy assistants, and the staff in charge of pharmacies at PHCC and ORPs: stock management, rational use, substitution, analysis of consumption of health facilities
• Train all staff working in the pharmacy aspect on rational use of drugs and proper pharmaceutical waste management
• Strengthen the capacity of health facilities teams, so that they can assume their duties independently and can be critical in terms of consumption

Mandatory requirements

• Language skills: Fluent in written and spoken English, Hausa and Kanuri is appreciated
• Education degree: Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacist (Registered with Pharmacist Council of Nigeria)
• Work experience: At least 2 years’ experience in pharmaceutical sector

Working experience in a NGO / INGO:

• Computer skills: competent in Ms Word, Excel and PowerPoint and a Knowledge in the use of Sagastock is an asset
• Other: Strong report writing

Assets:

• Interest:
• Commitment to and understanding of PUI’s aims, values and principles
• Awareness of political, religious and economic aspects of the community
• Transversals skills
• Great moral and ethical sense
• Able to work in a stressful environment
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Able to work independently
• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Rigorous
• Honesty & integrity,
• Professionalism
• Strong Organizational skills
• High availability
• Good communication skills
• Flexibility
• Teamwork

Salary
N712,260 monthly.

Application Deadline :16th August, 2026

METHOD OF APPLICATION 

Interested and qualified candidates should use link below to apply.

Click here to apply online

Note: The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are non-exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project’s needs.