| Job Location: | Kabul |
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| Nationality: | National |
| Category: | Health Care Management Pharmaceutical |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Salary: | AAH Salary Scale |
| Vacancy Number: | AAH/AFG-2025-024 |
| No. Of Jobs: | 1 |
| City: | Kabul |
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| Organization: | Action Against Hunger |
| Years of Experience: | Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in humanitarian or development settings, with a focus on pharmaceutical management in nutrition and health programs. |
| Contract Duration: | 31 December 2025 (possibility of extension) |
| Gender: | Male/Female |
| Education: | Advanced Diploma in Pharmacy Management (Bachelor’s Degree in Phatmacy Management -minimum 4years). |
| Close date: | 2025-06-29 |
Action Against Hunger/Action Contre La Faim (AAH/ACF) is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that was created in France in1979. AAH/ACF has been active in Afghanistan in the medical, nutrition, food security, and water and sanitation fields since 1995.AAH/ACF improved access to health and nutrition services for the most vulnerable people, who live in remote areas without a localhealth system. In particular, the country team supported pregnant and breastfeeding women and children under five, who are atgreater risk of malnutrition. Nutrition programs rely on an integrated approach, addressing both primary and underlying causes, inorder to have a lasting impact on nutritional status. The country team worked at community level, in villages and at provincial level,strengthening the public health system. It also worked at national level to ensure reliable information about the nutritional situation reached the wider humanitarian community. Covid-19 prevention was integrated into all interventions and additional responseactivities were implemented, such as the disinfection of health facilities and public places, cash assistance, psychosocial support andthe distribution of hygiene kits to affected populations.
Job Summary
The Mission Pharmacy Manager plays a critical role in supporting the Nutrition & Health, and Logistics departments by overseeing the estimation, procurement and quality management of medical products across Country Office projects. This position is responsible for coordinating international and local medical procurement, including liaising with health authorities to secure import permits and tax exemptions. The role involves assessing medical needs, preparing international orders, evaluating molecular substitutions, and contributing to procurement planning and market analysis. Additionally, the Pharmacy Manager ensures the effective use of stock management tools, monitors stock and consumption data, and collaborates with program teams to align medical supply with healthcare delivery. By providing accurate, real-time data on stock levels and usage, the Pharmacy Manager helps optimize supply chain efficiency and ensures the availability of essential medical products. Additionaly, he ensures the rational use of drugs.
Objective 1
Medical Procurement and Supply Chain Coordination
Tasks & responsibilities
Needs Estimation & Procurement Planning :
Procurement & Supply Chain Coordination
Supplier Management & Market Assessment
Technical Validation & Quality Assurance
Objective 2
Coordination for Effective Pharmaceutical Management
Tasks & responsibilities
Pharmaceutical Stock and Data Management
Objective 3
Reporting and Documentation Strengthen Pharmaceutical Data Management & Monitoring Systems
Tasks & responsibilities
Reporting and Documentation
Supply Planning & Procurement Coordination
Coordination & Communication
Budget Monitoring & Financial Tracking
Objective 4
Capacity Building & Coordination
Tasks & responsibilities
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
PREFERRED
Qualified and interested candidates should submit a cover letter and full CV with three Referees indicating the vacancy announcement to the address:
Human Resources Department AAH office
or can also be emailed to:
vacancies@af-actionagainsthunger.org indicating the job tile and vacancy number of the position in the email subject line.
Eligible candidates are invited to apply by the earliest possible, until 29 June 2025.
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Do not submit academic certificates with the application. These will be requested if the candidate is selected. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the written test/interview.
Action Against Hunger/Action Conter La Faim is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage women and people with disabilities to apply. ACF/AAH has zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation, sexual harassment, and abuse (SEA).