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Pharmacist

WADAN
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Position Title: Pharmacist

2025-03-12    Nangarhar     Full Time     48

Job Location: Nangarhar
Nationality: National
Category: Pharmaceutical
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: As per organization salary scale
Vacancy Number: W-0165
No. Of Jobs: 1
City: Jalalabad
Organization: WADAN
Years of Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience
Contract Duration: One year- Extendable
Gender: Male/Female
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field from a recognized university.
Close date: 2025-03-12

About WADAN:

Established in August 2002, WADAN is an indigenous, government registered NGO. We undertake community and institutional development, civic education, education, drug control, human rights, anti-corruption, protection, livelihood and child protection initiatives. Headquartered in Kabul, WADAN has offices in provinces that provide national coverage.

For details please visit our website at www.wadan.org

Job Descriptions:

WADAN is implementing a healthcare project in Nangarhar Province. This initiative aims to provide emergency and primary healthcare services, including polio vaccination, for underserved and emergency-affected populations. The Pharmacist will play a critical role in ensuring the availability, quality, and proper use of medicines within this WHO-funded project.

Objectives of the Position

The Pharmacist will be responsible for managing pharmaceutical supplies, ensuring medication safety, and supporting health facilities under the project. This includes stock management, quality assurance, compliance with WHO and national regulations, and oversight of the cold chain for vaccines, including polio immunization efforts.

Responsibilities and Tasks

The Pharmacist will perform the following duties:

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Management

  • Plan and oversee medicine procurement and distribution for sub-health centers and outreach teams.
  • Ensure compliance with WHO’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) for medicine storage, including cold chain requirements for vaccines.
  • Maintain accurate inventory records to track medicine movement, stock levels, and avoid shortages.
  • Support logistics for polio vaccination campaigns by managing vaccine storage and distribution.

 Quality Assurance and Compliance

  • Ensure all medicines meet WHO quality assurance standards and Afghanistan’s national regulations.
  • Conduct regular inspections of WADAN-supported pharmacies and storage facilities to ensure proper storage conditions.

Job Requirements:

Essential Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field from a recognized university.
  • Valid registration with Afghanistan’s pharmacy regulatory authority is preferred.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Specialized training in supply chain management, quality assurance, or cold chain management for vaccines.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in pharmaceutical supply chain management, procurement, or clinical pharmacy.
  • Experience in WHO, UN agencies, NGOs, or government health programs is preferred.
  • Familiarity with Afghanistan’s pharmaceutical regulations and vaccine management.

Skills and Competencies:

  • Strong knowledge of WHO guidelines on essential medicines, vaccines, and pharmaceutical management.
  • Proficiency in inventory and stock management systems.
  • Experience in managing cold chain logistics for vaccines.
  • Excellent problem-solving and training skills.
  • Ability to work in challenging environments with diverse teams.
  • Pashto/Dari and English is required.
  • Knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.

Submission Guidelines:

WADAN is accepting applications from interested individuals.  If you are interested in being considered, please submit your CV and cover letter via (jobs@wadan.org) noting the position title in the subject line i.e., “Pharmacist -W-0165” or your application will not be considered. Only short-listed individuals will be contacted for the written test and after that for an interview. If you are not contacted TWO or THREE WEEKS after the closing date, please know that your application has not been successful for the post.

Submission Email:

Submission Email:

jobs@wadan.org

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