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MÉDECINS SANS FRONTIÈRES FRANCE

 Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is a non-profit, independent international humanitarian organization committed to delivering medical aid to populations facing crises, with a steadfast commitment to impartiality and without regard to race, religion, creed, or political affiliation. In Malawi, MSF collaborates closely with the Ministry of Health and the local community, particularly in the Cervical Cancer project in the Blantyre and Chiradzulu districts, as well as the CBO Project in Zalewa and Dedza District.

MSFF is looking for:   Pharmacy storekeeper– 1 POSITION

Workplace           : Blantyre

Type of contract   : 6-months Fixed term (gap filling)

Start date            : Oct 2026

Main Purpose

Execute the pharmacy/medical warehouse storing activities in order to keep pharmacy stock above security level and following recommended conditions (temperature, humidity, etc.) under the supervision of the Medical Warehouse (for OCA) or Pharmacy Supervisor, and in collaboration with the logistics team.

Accountabilities

• Carrying out or participating in regular inventories including EPREP stock.
• Following up stock levels with regards to alarms thresholds, stock out, expiry dates and drugs to expire in the following 6 months.
• Preparing orders of the different consumption units (departments, wards, others), ensuring proper packaging and dispatching and reporting any anomalies or changes in consumption patterns to the Pharmacy Supervisor. Informing Pharmacy Supervisor as soon as stock reaches alert limit.
• Controlling warehouse facilities to ensure materials are kept in good keeping conditions, it includes: e.g. Monitoring temperature in the warehouse and ensuring that products requiring cold chain are suitably stored and transports received, stored, and prepared and transported appropriately according to MSF Supply and Cold Chain protocols.
• Ensuring cleanliness of premises (stock pharmacy) and in close collaboration with the logistics department, maintaining refrigerating equipment.
• Controlling warehouse limits access to authorized personnel and ensuring doors and other exits are secured. Immediately inform the line manager of any problems arising in the course of the work, particularly regarding damage, loss, attempted break-ins or theft in the warehouse.
• Ensuring that items to be quarantined (on-going quality alerts) or to be placed in quarantine zone (batch recalls, expired or damaged items) are removed from the stock and safely locked.
•  Following up stock levels with regards to alarms thresholds, stock out, expiry dates and drugs to expire in the following 6 months

Requirements

Education:

• Essential, secondary school. Desirable, medical related studies.
• Desirable, medical related studies. pharmacy diploma/ certificates

Experience:

• Essential previous experience of at least 2 years in similar or relevant positions.
• Desirable previous experience in MSF or other NGOs in developing countries.

Languages

• Proficiency in English, the mission’s working language.

Knowledge

• Computer literacy

Competencies

• Results.
• Teamwork.
• Flexibility.
• Commitment.
• Service.
• Cultural.

 How to apply

Click here to apply or Scan the QR code below.

Applicants meeting the requirements are encouraged to apply using the link above.

The closing date for receiving applications is 14 October 2026 at 11:59

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Equal Opportunities and Non-Discrimination: MSF offers equal recruitment and development opportunities without discrimination based on gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, geographical origin, physical disability or any other discriminatory ground. Female candidates who meet the requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Job Description: This job description provides a framework for the main responsibilities and primary activities of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties.