Pharmacy Supervisor at Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Eastern Africa
- Job
Title: Pharmacy Supervisor
- Work
Location: Dagahaley Refugee camp. Garissa County
- Duration:
12 Months (starting with 3 months’ probation period) renewable based on
performance
- Start
Date: ASAP
The selected candidate will be reporting to the Project
Pharmacy Manager, MSF Dagahaley Project. This position is only open to Kenyan
nationals.
Main purpose
Ensuring general functioning of the pharmacy and supervising
pharmacy supply chain processes in accordance with MSF standards, protocols and
procedures, in order to ensure its efficiency and operating availability.
Accountabilities
- Ensuring
storage, stock management and supply processes, as well as hygiene and
security procedures, tools, and protocols (controlling pests and rodents),
implementing appropriate quality controls and records, in order to ensure
good storage conditions (temperatures, humidity and light exposure) and
availability of drugs and medical material, according to MSF protocols,
national regulations and in cooperation with the logistics department.
- Coordinating
the delivery, reception and recording of international and local orders,
in close coordination with the logistics department, updating stock files
and informing line managers on their status (shortfalls, over-stocking,
expiry dates), in order to permanently ensure security stock levels and
ensure efficient management of stock.
- Supervising
orders of medical and drug material in order to ensure an efficient and
appropriate consumption pattern under budget constraints.
- Supervising
the supply of drugs to patients, according to medical prescriptions,
informing them on consumption patterns and keeping conditions in order to
ensure their therapeutic progression
- Ensuring
efficient supply to other pharmacies managed/supported by MSF according to
orders and stocks and using cold chain when needed. Monitoring and
analysing orders of depending pharmacies in order to avoid ruptures of
stock or having expired drugs.
- Supervising,
with the HR department, the associated processes (sizing, staff shifts,
recruitment, training, performance evaluation, development and
internal/external communication) of the pharmaceutical team and the
nursing staff, in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of
knowledge required and to improve their dispensing capabilities.
- Recording
all items received and issued in computer (Isystock) and reporting on drug
consumptions and medical equipment dispensed according to protocols,
informing on unusual patterns as well as forecasting future needs, in
order to rationalise the budget and to ensure availability.
- Assisting
in training of nursing staff regarding dispensing of drugs and their side
effects
Requirements
Education
- Essential:
Bachelor of Pharmacy
Experience
- At
least one year certified work experience as a pharmacy manager/pharmacist
Experience of team supervision
Languages
- English
is essential, Swahili and Somali is desirable
Knowledge
- Essential
computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
Competencies
- Results
and Quality Orientation L2
- Teamwork
and Cooperation L2
- Behavioural
Flexibility L2
- Commitment
to MSF Principles L2
- Stress
Management L3
If you meet the above requirements, please complete your
application by 14.01.2026
Human Resources and Administration Officer
Rationale/Objective for Position
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Human
Resources Officer (HRO) to take the lead in managing physical personnel files,
electronic records, and the Human Resources Information System (HRIS). This
role is central to maintaining accurate, complete, and up-to-date staff
documentation, ensuring compliance with internal standards and external
requirements. The ideal candidate will bring a strong commitment to data
integrity and confidentiality, with a proactive approach to identifying and closing
any gaps in our records management systems.
As the custodian of HR documentation, the HRO will be
responsible for systematically organizing, updating, and verifying staff files
across all platforms. This includes ensuring that no critical documents are
missing, regularly auditing file contents, and working collaboratively with
other HR team members to improve filing processes.
In addition to file and records management, the HRO will
support a broad range of HR functions. These may include assisting with
recruitment processes, onboarding and offboarding activities, supporting
employee relations and compliance tracking, preparing reports, payroll
preparation and data accuracy, and contributing to the development and
implementation of HR policies and procedures.
This position will be hierarchically and functionally
accountable to the Office Human Resources and Administration Manager.
Deputy Supply Chain Coordinator
Main Purpose
Supporting the Supply Chain Coordinator through delegated
tasks and responsibilities, replacing him/her in his/her absence in
coordinating the supply chain activities in the mission and participating and
collaborating in the implementation of strategies and support to the field in
accordance with MSF protocols, standards and procedures in order to enable the
development of the mission and optimize the impact of the medical projects
Interim Head of Fundraising (Maternity Cover)
Rationale/Objective for Position
The Head of Fundraising is responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive fundraising programme at MSF EA and inspiring current donors, prospects, and supporters to contribute funds to the organization. This position will be hierarchically and functionally accountable to the Director of Communications and Fundraising.
This position will be hierarchically and functionally accountable to the Director
of Communications and Fundraising (DCF).
Clinical Officer Anaesthetist Pool
Main purpose
Organizing and ensuring medical consultations to the target
population providing treatment to patients within the scope of his/her medical
competencies and referring them when appropriate, according to MSF protocols,
procedures and the universal hygiene standards in order to guarantee quality
and efficiency of the service provided.