Pharmaceutical Inventory Management Officer
Washington Healthcare PLC • Addis Ababa
Experience
Junior Level(1-3 years)
Salary
Not specified
Posted
14 days ago
Deadline
in 6 days
Job Description
Position Title | Pharmaceutical Inventory Management Officer |
Place of Performance | Washington Healthcare PLC – Rwanda Branch |
Period of Performance | Indefinite |
Reports To | Operations Manager |
Supervision Exercised | None |
About Us
Founded in 2015, Washington Healthcare PLC has grown into one of Ethiopia's premier private healthcare providers. We operate two medical centers with 80 beds, two pharmacies, and a diagnostic center, staffed by over 300 healthcare professionals who have served more than 2 million patients.
We combine advanced medical technology with internationally informed healthcare practices to deliver high-quality, accessible care to local communities and international patients alike — driven by a commitment to excellence, accessibility, and innovation.
Basic Function of the Position
The Pharmaceutical Inventory Management Officer is responsible for managing pharmaceutical stock, including medicines, medical consumables, Laboratory Reagents, and related supplies. The role ensures proper storage, regulatory compliance, stock accuracy, prevention of expiries, and continuous availability of essential medicines.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage receipt, storage, and issuance of pharmaceutical inventory including Laboratory Reagents.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and storage conditions (temperature, humidity, security).
- Implement FEFO (First Expiry First Out) principles.
- Monitor expiry dates and manage near-expiry stock.
- Conduct regular stock counts and reconciliation.
- Maintain accurate records in pharmacy inventory systems.
- Coordinate with procurement for timely replenishment.
- Monitor consumption trends and forecast needs.
- Report stock variances and discrepancies.
- Ensure proper segregation of controlled substances.
- Prepare periodic inventory and consumption reports.
- Support pharmacy and Laboratory audits and regulatory inspections.
- Other duties as assigned by Washington Healthcare PLC.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications Required
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy (BPharm).
Prior Work Experience
- Minimum 2–4 years of experience in pharmaceutical inventory or hospital pharmacy operations.
Job Knowledge
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical storage standards and regulatory compliance.
- Understanding of FEFO principles and expiry management.
- Familiarity with pharmacy inventory systems.
- Knowledge of controlled drug handling requirements.
- Pharmaceutical inventory management principles and best practices.
- Proper storage, handling, and distribution of medicines and medical consumables.
- Regulatory requirements related to pharmaceutical storage, expiry management, and controlled substances.
- FEFO (First Expiry First Out) principles and expiry tracking.
- Pharmacy inventory management systems and documentation procedures.
- Basic understanding of medication brands, generic equivalents, therapeutic categories, and dosage forms.
- Basic knowledge of laboratory reagents, including storage requirements, shelf-life considerations, and usage coordination with laboratory services.
- Internal policies, audit requirements, and reporting standards related to pharmaceutical inventory.
Skills and Abilities
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good analytical and reporting skills.
- Proficiency in pharmacy inventory software and MS Office.
- Ability to work under regulatory and audit requirements.
Required Skills
Level
Junior Level(1-3 years)
Location
Addis Ababa
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates can apply through the link https://career.whcethiopia.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com