Afghanistan Social and Legal Organization (ASLO) is a non-governmental, not-for-profit, and non-partisan organization dedicated to serving the community of Afghanistan. The Afghanistan Social and Legal Organization (ASLO) remains deeply committed to supporting the Afghan people by designing and implementing locally-driven programs and projects. These initiatives focus on addressing the diverse needs of communities across multiple sectors. ASLO’s interventions aim to enhance healthcare, education, disaster management, water and sanitation, humanitarian aid, repatriation affairs, emergency response, research, legal support, access to justice, food security, child protection, agriculture, livestock, and both urban and rural community development. The organization is dedicated to creating sustainable solutions that uplift vulnerable populations and strengthen local capacities to overcome ongoing challenges. 

SCOPE OF WORK:

The Pharmacy Manager at ASLO is responsible for overseeing the complete pharmaceutical supply chain and ensuring the availability, quality, and rational use of medicines and medical supplies across all ASLO-supported health projects. This includes procurement planning, inventory management, warehousing, quality control, staff supervision, coordination with stakeholders, and compliance with national and international standards. The Pharmacy Manager works closely with the Procurement, Logistics, and Program teams to maintain an uninterrupted supply of essential drugs and medical commodities at health facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and monitor efficient pharmaceutical supply chain systems.

• Coordinate with procurement and logistics units to ensure timely ordering and delivery of medical supplies.

• Ensure accurate forecasting and quantification of drugs and medical supplies.

• Oversee all aspects of medical stock management, including receiving, storing, and issuing medications in compliance with WHO/GPP standards.

• Ensure that all pharmaceutical products meet national quality standards and are procured from licensed suppliers.

• Monitor proper storage conditions, including temperature, humidity, and security of pharmaceuticals at all levels (central, provincial, and facility).

• Liaise with Afghanistan Food and Drug Authority (AFDA), MoPH, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical importation and use.

• Maintain and update electronic and manual inventory records.

• Perform routine physical stock counts and reconcile discrepancies.

• Develop and submit monthly and quarterly inventory reports, consumption trends, expiry tracking, and stockout analysis.

• Investigate and report any incidents of drug misuse, pilferage, or adverse events.

• Supervise and provide technical support to provincial pharmacy officers and health facility pharmacists.

• Train health workers on rational drug use, prescription practices, stock management, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Build local capacity in Good Storage and Distribution Practices (GSDP) and rational pharmaceutical management.

• Collaborate with internal teams (Admin, Finance, MEAL, Logistics) for integrated supply chain and program delivery.

• Represent ASLO in pharmaceutical coordination forums and technical working groups.

• Coordinate with partners such as UNICEF, WHO, UNFPA, and others on pharmaceutical logistics and donations.

• Conduct regular supervisory visits to provincial warehouses and health facilities to monitor stock practices and documentation.

• Ensure standardization of pharmacy practices across all ASLO health projects.

• Contribute to project planning, proposal development, and donor reporting related to pharmaceutical components.

• Participate in internal and external audits related to pharmaceutical management.

• Perform any other tasks assigned by the line manager to support ASLO’s mission.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (Doctor of Pharmacy or equivalent); Master’s degree in Public Health is an asset.

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in pharmacy management, preferably with an INGO or health project.

• Experience in pharmaceutical procurement, inventory management, and quality assurance is required.

• Experience working with national authorities (MoPH, AFDA) and international health partners is an advantage.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of national pharmaceutical laws, policies, and WHO standards.

• Excellent planning, coordination, and organizational skills.

• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with inventory software is a plus.

• Excellent reporting, analytical, and documentation skills.

• Fluency in Dari, Pashto, and good working knowledge of English.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead and work within multidisciplinary teams.

Interested, qualified candidates should submit a full CV with a cover letter. Please send your application/CV to vacancy@aslo.org.af and clearly write the vacancy number, job title, and mention a specific location. Otherwise, your application will not be considered. 

Academic certificates or references need not be submitted at this time. These will be requested if called for an interview.