Pharmacy Technician Job at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent medical humanitarian organization. we deliver emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters, and exclusion from healthcare. We work based on need alone, remaining neutral and impartial in every context.
Job Title: Pharmacy Techmnician
Organization: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) – France
Reports to: Project Pharmacy Manager
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (with support to regional projects)
The Opportunity
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As a Pharmacy Technician, you are the backbone of our medical supply chain. You will ensure that life-saving medications are managed with precision, from international procurement to the final “first aid kit” in an MSF vehicle. You ensure that our medical teams always have what they need to save lives.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Data Analysis & Reporting
- SitRep Management: Prepare and analyze monthly Pharmacy Situation Reports (SitRep). You will identify critical trends and provide actionable feedback to project teams.
- Trend Analysis: Collaborate with the supply team to generate reports on consumption patterns, expiry risks, and overstock situations.
- Documentation: Maintain impeccable archives of certificates, donations, and “Isystock” backups.
2. Supply Chain & Stock Management
- Order Coordination: Track domestic and international orders; proactively communicate backorder (BO) statuses to the team.
- Customs Support: Assist the Project Pharmacy Manager with pre-clearance applications and follow up on cargo status with customs officers.
- Stock Integrity: Conduct physical counts and monitoring for MSF offices, expat houses, and vehicles.
- Waste Management: Lead the drug destruction process for expired items, ensuring full compliance with MSF and Tanzanian regulatory protocols.
3. Team Support & Training
- Capacity Building: Prepare and organize pharmacy training sessions for MSF staff.
- Leadership: Act as the “gap-fill” lead for the Project Pharmacy Manager when they are out of duty.
- Emergency Readiness: Keep first aid and emergency kits updated and ready for immediate deployment.
Qualifications and Experience
| Requirement | Description |
| Education | University or Technical School Diploma in Pharmaceutical Studies. |
| Certification | Must be a Registered Pharmacist Technician. |
| Experience | Minimum 36 months of professional experience. |
| Technical Skills | Proficient in MS Office (Excel & Word). Experience with local MoH systems is a plus. |
| Languages | Fluent in English (Mission Language); Swahili is a strong asset. |
Core Competencies: We are looking for someone who is quality-oriented, flexible under pressure (Stress Management L2), and deeply committed to MSF’s humanitarian principles.
How to Apply
Please submit your Motivation Letter, CV, Professional Certificates, and any documents proving your IT skills (MS Excel/Word).
Submission Options
E-mail: MSFCH-Tanzania-Recruitment@geneva.msf.org
In-Person (Physical Drop-off)
- Dar es Salaam: Uporoto Street, Plot No.74, House No.22, Ursino Estate, Victoria.
- Nduta Refugee Camp: MSF Office, Kibondo District.
- Kibondo: MSF Guest House.
- Liwale: MSF Office, Lindi.
Postal Address | Sanduku la Posta (S.L.P)
The primary postal address used for recruitment and official mail is:
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
P.O. Box 4493,
Dar es Salaam office,
Note: Please quote “PHARMACY TECHNICIAN” in the subject line of your email or on your envelope.
Application Deadline
The deadline for this application is Monday, 31st March 2026, at 17:00 PM (EAT).
