🚨 Job Vacancy: Pharmacy Supervisor – Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

October 2, 2025 Kigoma

📍 Location: Nduta Camp & Kibondo (Kigoma Region)
📅 Deadline: Friday, 10th October 2025 – 4:00 pm
📄 Duration: 12 Months (Fixed Term Contract, Full Time)
👤 Reports to: Project Medical Referent
🔹 For National Staff Only

About MSF

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent humanitarian medical organization that provides emergency aid to people affected by conflict, epidemics, natural disasters, and exclusion from healthcare. MSF operates on principles of neutrality, impartiality, and independence, offering medical assistance based solely on need.

Required Criteria

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy with valid registration in Tanzania.

Experience:

  • Minimum 1 year as a licensed pharmacist.
  • Experience with NGOs (MSF or similar) in developing countries is an added advantage.

Languages:

  • English & Swahili (Kirundi and/or French will be an added plus).

Objectives of the Role

To ensure effective functioning of the pharmacy and supervise supply chain processes in line with MSF standards and national regulations, guaranteeing drug availability, quality storage, and safe dispensing.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage storage, stock control, hygiene, pest control, and security of drugs and medical materials.
  • Coordinate delivery, reception, and recording of orders; ensure stock levels are maintained.
  • Supervise drug orders, supply to patients, and maintain therapeutic protocols.
  • Monitor supply to hospital wards, OPD dispensary, and other supported pharmacies.
  • Ensure compliance with MSF SOPs and national pharmacy regulations.
  • Monitor controlled drugs ledger, avoid expiries/stock ruptures, and provide timely reports.
  • Supervise and train pharmacy staff, assistants, and nurses on safe drug dispensing.
  • Record stock data using Isystock and prepare reports on consumption and needs.
  • Support training on drug use, side effects, and pharmacy best practices.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Competencies & Knowledge

  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Internet).
  • Results and quality orientation.
  • Strong teamwork and cooperation skills.
  • Stress management and adaptability.
  • Commitment to MSF principles.

Application Guidelines

📌 Submit the following by 10th October 2025, 4:00 pm:

  • Motivation Letter
  • CV
  • Copies of relevant professional certificates
  • Tax Identification Number (TIN) (mandatory for employment)

📧 Email: MSFCH-Tanzania-Recruitment@geneva.msf.org
📬 Postal Address: P.O. Box 83
🏢 Or deliver directly to:

  • MSF Nduta Refugees Camp Office (Kibondo District)
  • MSF Liwale Office (Lindi)
  • MSF Dar es Salaam Office – Plot 74, House 22, Uporoto Street, Ursino Estate South

⚠️ Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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