Pharmacy Supervisor Job at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

MSF is an independent international organization providing emergency medical aid to people affected by conflict, disease, and natural disasters. We provide help based on need alone, regardless of race, religion, or politics.

Job Details
Organization: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Switzerland
Location: Liwale, Lindi, Tanzania
Reports to: Mission Pharmacy Manager

The Role’s Purpose

Your main goal is to keep the pharmacy running smoothly. You will oversee the entire supply chain—from ordering and storage to distribution—to ensure that life-saving medicines are always available and safe for patients.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Stock Management: Monitor stock levels to prevent running out of medicine (stock-outs) or having drugs expire. Use software (Isystock) to record all movements.
• Storage & Safety: Ensure medicines are stored at the right temperature and humidity. Maintain high standards of hygiene and security to protect the supplies.
• Distribution: Coordinate the delivery and reception of local and international orders. Support smaller MSF-supported pharmacies to ensure they have what they need.
• Medical Oversight: Review prescriptions to ensure patients get the right medicine and understand how to take it. Monitor side effects and report any issues.
• Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and evaluate the pharmacy and nursing staff. Help them improve their skills in dispensing and stock management.
• Reporting: Analyze consumption patterns and create forecasts to help stay within budget while meeting patient needs.

Qualification and Experience

• Education: A Diploma in Pharmacy is required.
• Experience: At least one year of professional experience as a pharmacist.
• Languages: You must be fluent in both English and Swahili.
• Tech Skills: Comfortable using Word, Excel, and the internet.
• Personal Traits: You should be a team player who can handle stress, adapt to changes, and show a strong commitment to MSF’s humanitarian principles.

How to Apply

MSF is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people with disabilities, and members of minority groups to apply.

Required Documents:

• Motivation Letter
• Updated CV
• Copies of relevant professional certificates

Submission Methods:

• Email: Send to MSFCH-Tanzania-Recruitment@geneva.msf.org with the subject line: “Pharmacy Supervisor.”
• In-Person: Drop off your application at MSF offices in Dar es Salaam (Victoria), Nduta Refugee Camp, or the MSF offices in Kibondo or Liwale.

Deadline: Tuesday, March 17th, 2026, at 9:00 AM.

Note: MSF does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. If you don't hear from us within 6 weeks, please assume your application was not selected.