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

The Welfare Association for the Development of Afghanistan (WADAN), with funding from the World Health Organization (WHO), is implementing a healthcare project in Helmand 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.

Key Responsibilities:

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.
• Monitor expiration dates and arrange for the safe disposal of expired or damaged medications.

Capacity Building and Technical Support

• Train health facility staff on rational drug use, pharmacovigilance, and safe medicine handling.
• Provide technical guidance on vaccine cold chain management and emergency medicine stockpiling.
• Support the development and implementation of essential medicine lists and treatment guidelines.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Conduct regular assessments of pharmaceutical management in sub-health centers and outreach teams.
• Prepare timely reports on medicine consumption, vaccine stock levels, and identified challenges.
• Contribute to risk assessments and emergency preparedness plans related to pharmaceutical supplies.

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.
• Monitor expiration dates and arrange for the safe disposal of expired or damaged medications.

Safeguarding, PSEA, and Compliance

• Ensure integration and implementation of Protection from Sexual Exploitation and
• Abuse (PSEA), Child Safeguarding, and Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) principles across all project activities.
• Ensure staff and partners adhere to organizational policies, WHO requirements, and codes of conduct.
• Report and address safeguarding concerns in line with established procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

• 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.

• 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.

Working Conditions:

• The position is field-based in Helmand province and requires regular travel to health facilities and mobile teams.
• Work may involve occasional weekend or emergency duty, depending on project needs.
• Compliance with security protocols and field movement restrictions is mandatory.

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., “ Pharmacy officer and Stock Keeper W-0215” 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.

When applying, please rename your CV with your full name e.g. Omid Ahmadi Otherwise, the system will not accept your application.

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