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Deadline : April 17th, 2026
Career Level : Mid Level(3-5 years).b6f6ad12.svg)
Employment Type : Full time- Number of people required : 1
- Work Experience : 3-5 years
About the Job
| Job Description | |
| Pharmacy Assistant | |
| Department | Health and Nutrition |
| Location | Lalibela, North Wollo |
| Reports to | Health and Nutrition Program manager |
| Creation/Replacement (incl. name) | Creation |
| Expected Date of Arrival | May, 2026 |
| Duration of Mission | 6 MONTHS |
| General Information on the Mission |
| Context |
| 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 in order to help them recover their dignity and regain self-sufficiency. PUI in Ethiopia has been providing humanitarian assistance in Afar, Benishangulgumuz and Amhara regional state addressing the need of population affected by both manmade and natural disasters.Première Urgence Internationale is an NGO resulting from the merger of Aide Médicale Internationale (AMI, created in 1979) and Première Urgence (PU, created in 1991) in 2011. It then adopted the name of Première Urgence – Aide Médicale Internationale (PU-AMI). In 2015, the NGO adopted officially the name of Première Urgence Internationale (PUI). PUI Head Quarter is in Paris region. Currently the organization is providing humanitarian assistance in 24 countries of which 11 are in Africa and the rest are in Europe, Middle East, Asia and Latin America. |
| PUI’s strategy/position in the country |
| Following the north Ethiopia conflict, which erupted in 2020, and the reports of recurrent drought, which is affecting the life and livelihood of millions in different regions of Ethiopia, PUI decided to contribute its part to address the humanitarian needs triggered by both manmade and natural disasters. For this reason, PUI has been registered with FDRE Authority for Civil Society Organization (ACSO) since June 22, 2022, to enable the organization to operate legally in the country. Since then, PUI has been doing needs assessment in different regions of the country to identify gaps to decide where to put its effort for optimum results. Following some of these assessments, PUI has decided to implement its first project in Afar region where the consequences of the recent conflict and the ongoing drought has significantly affected the population of the region.PUI is also actively looking for more partners to respond to more humanitarian needs in other regions of the country which were affected by conflict and natural disasters. The current projects in Afar, Amhara and Benishangul Gumuz regions are mainly focusing on creating better access to health and nutrition services for the conflict affected population. PUI is working in collaboration with local health authorities in providing support to revitalize the conflict affected health systems in those regions. In Metekel zone of BGRS, PUI is supporting Debatie health centre and its cluster health posts while in Afar, PUI is supporting Abala hospital nutrition program in Abala town of Afar region Kilbati Rasu zone and a health centre in Dallo woreda in same zone. PUI is also supporting the implementation of nutrition programs in two health centres Abala woreda and is expanding operations to include Berhale Woreda.PUI is expanding its interventions to Amhara region where the ongoing conflict has affected provision of health services. Accordingly, the organization is opening a new project in North Wollo and East Gojjam zone of the region to respond to such needs. For this response, PUI is hiring technical team to be based in Meket and Ayna Bugna, North Wollo and Enebssie Sarmidir Esat Gojjam zone to undertake the intervention. |
| Job description |
| Overall objective |
| The Pharmacy Assistant supports the effective management and delivery of pharmaceutical services within a health and nutrition project, ensuring the availability, proper storage, and rational use of medicines and nutrition supplies. Working under the supervision of a pharmacist or medical supervisor, the role contributes to maintaining quality standards, preventing stock-outs, and supporting integrated health and nutrition services in line with ECHO requirements and national guidelines. |
| Specific objectives and linked activities |
| Objective 1: Pharmacy and Stock ManagementReceive, check, and properly store medicines and nutrition supplies in accordance with standard procedures.Maintain accurate stock records (stock cards, bin cards, electronic systems where applicable).Monitor stock levels and inform supervisors of low stock or potential stock-outs.Ensure First Expiry, First Out (FEFO) principles are applied consistently.Conduct regular physical stock counts and reconcile discrepancies. Coordinate with local health authorities, consortium partners, and other partners to ensure harmonized response effortsObjective 2 Quality Assurance and ComplianceEnsure proper storage conditions (temperature, humidity, cleanliness) for all pharmaceuticals and nutrition supplies.Monitor expiry dates and remove damaged or expired items following disposal procedures.Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy store and dispensing area.Ensure compliance with national regulations, organizational policies, and ECHO guidelines.Objective 3: Documentation and ReportingMaintain up-to-date records of stock movements (receipts, issues, losses, adjustments).Prepare routine stock and consumption reports (daily, weekly, monthly).Support data collection for health and nutrition program reporting.Ensure proper filing of all pharmacy-related documents.Objective 4: Supply Chain SupportAssist in quantification and forecasting of pharmaceutical and nutrition needs.Support timely ordering and follow-up of supplies.Coordinate with logistics and program teams to ensure timely delivery and distribution.Participate in inventory audits and donor compliance checks.Objective 5: Coordination and CommunicationWork closely with health and nutrition staff to ensure appropriate use of medicines and supplies.Communicate stock status and challenges to supervisors in a timely manner. |
About You
| Required knowledge and skills | Required knowledge and skills | Desired knowledge and skills |
| TRAININGDegree in Pharmacy | X | |
| Professional experiencesSimilar experience (3 years)Experience in humanitarian sector (3 years) | XX | |
| Knowledge and skillsCompliance with safety rulesGood mastery of Word and Excel | X | X |
| LanguagesEnglishAmharic and other local languages | XX | |
| Required Personal Characteristics (fitting into the team, suitability for the job and assignment) | ||
| Previous experience in pharmacy or medical supply management, preferably in humanitarian or nutrition programs.Knowledge of essential medicines and basic nutrition commodities (e.g., RUTF).Familiarity with stock management tools and reporting formats.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Ability to work in challenging environments and as part of a multidisciplinary team.IT skills, computer literacy, including database management (beneficiary database, etc).2 years of NGO experience would be a significant asset. | ||
This job description outlines the main responsibilities of this position. However, you may be asked to perform tasks other than those listed above, without this being considered a contract amendment. Thus, a great deal of flexibility is required in this position.
Requirement Skill
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Communication