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Pharmacy Manager

MHCO

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Full Time 2026-05-05 Male

Job Overview

Location

Nangarhar

Nationality

National

About MHCO

Maihan Humanitarian Convergence Organization (MHCO) is a national non-government, non-political, and non-profit organization registered with the Ministry of Economy, committed to delivering humanitarian services across Afghanistan. MHCO focuses on various sectors including Health, Education, Gender Justice, Protection, Nutrition, Livelihood and Food Security, and Organizational Development.

Job Description

Job Summary: The Pharmacy Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all pharmacy-related operations, ensuring the effective procurement, storage, distribution, and use of medicines and medical supplies in accordance with organizational, national, and donor regulations. The incumbent ensures that all pharmaceutical practices meet quality standards,

promote rational drug use, and safeguard patient safety. The Pharmacy Manager supervises pharmacy staff, coordinates with procurement and logistics teams, and ensures accurate reporting, stock control, and compliance with health and safety protocols.

Duties & Responsibilities:

· Plan, organize, and manage the overall operations of the pharmacy department.

· Ensure the availability of essential medicines and medical supplies in line with organizational and Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) guidelines.

· Oversee proper storage, handling, and dispensing of drugs in accordance with Good Storage Practices and Good Distribution Practices (GSP/GDP).

· Monitor stock levels, prevent stockouts and expiries, and ensure first-expiry-first-out (FEFO) principles are followed.

· Supervise and train pharmacy staff on inventory management, dispensing practices, and rational drug use.

· Collaborate with procurement and logistics departments for the timely and cost-effective acquisition of medicines and medical supplies.

· Review purchase requests and specifications to ensure alignment with approved formularies and treatment guidelines.

· Verify incoming shipments against purchase orders and ensure quality control for received medicines.

· Maintain strong coordination with suppliers, donors, and health facilities to ensure uninterrupted supply chains.

· Ensure compliance with national pharmaceutical laws, MoPH regulations, and donor requirements.

· Maintain accurate records of all pharmacy transactions including inventory, distribution logs, and prescription data.

· Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual pharmaceutical reports to management and donors.

· Participate in audits, inspections, and external reviews to ensure accountability and transparency.

· Implement quality assurance measures to ensure the safety, efficacy, and proper use of medicines.

· Monitor and report adverse drug reactions and ensure proper pharmacovigilance procedures are followed.

· To contribute to effective communication and collaboration between the Project Team and Central Office (CO), and Pharmacy/ MoPH to achieve the projects goals;

· Ensure all pharmaceutical activities adhere to infection prevention and control (IPC) standards.

· To support the timely Quantification and Procurement of BPHS/EPHS medicine, medical supply and medical & non-medical equipment according to the proposed work plans and budget

· Conduct regular supervision visits to project sites to assess and improve pharmacy performance.

· Regular communication with field staff, to discuss pharmacy related challenges and find solution;

· Managing and follow up of medication and medical supply inventories with provincial pharmacy department.

· Organizes and actively participates in pharmacy meetings to review departmental issues, expense control, labor control, and any other pertinent issues as appropriate or necessary.

Safeguarding and Recruitment Statement – MHCO

At MHCO, we are firmly committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive working environment. We do not tolerate any form of inappropriate behaviour, including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, or financial misconduct. The safety and well-being of children, young people, adults, and all beneficiaries we engage with are of paramount importance.

All MHCO staff are expected to uphold these principles in accordance with our Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies. We place strong emphasis on recruiting individuals who demonstrate integrity and align with our organizational values.

The selected candidate for this role will receive comprehensive safeguarding training and will be responsible for understanding and adhering to MHCO’s safeguarding standards. Employment offers are subject to satisfactory references and relevant screening checks, which may include criminal background verification and terrorism finance assessments.

we will request information from previous employers regarding any substantiated findings of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment, as well as any ongoing investigations at the time of the candidate’s departure.

By submitting an application, candidates confirm their understanding and acceptance of these recruitment procedures.

Job Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy or Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Management or Public Health is an advantage.

· Minimum 6 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role within BHPS or EPHS, & public health organization.

· In-depth knowledge of drug management systems, MoPH regulations, WHO, BPHS & EPHS guidelines.

· Experience with medical supply chain, inventory management software, and procurement systems.

· Excellent analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and local languages (Pashto/Dari).