Pharmacy Storekeeper Position

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation.

Introduction

MSF is guided by the principles of neutrality and impartiality. These principles must apply to all MSF staff.

Required Criteria

Minimum Educational Qualification: Essential: Diploma in pharmacy and registration in Tanzania.
Experience: Essential 1 year of demonstrated experience as a pharmacist with a valid license. Experience in MSF or other NGOs in developing countries is desirable.
Languages: Essential mission language: English and Swahili (Kirundi and/or French will be a plus.)

Objectives of the Position

Execute 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 Pharmacy Supervisor, and in collaboration with the logistics team.

Main Responsibilities

Supervising material orders and dispatching to ensure rational use.
Receiving orders and deliveries, identifying potential disparities against cargo manifest or others, reporting them, and storing materials in accordance with the system in force.
Ensuring good storage conditions of all medical items according to pharmaceutical standards.
Carrying out or participating in regular inventories including EPREP stock.
Focusing on stock levels, alarms thresholds, stock out, expiry dates and drugs expiring within the next six months.
Preparing orders for different consumption units and ensuring proper packaging and dispatching.
Controlling warehouse facilities and maintaining refrigerating equipment in collaboration with logistics.
Ensuring that quarantined items are safely locked away.
Focusing on stock levels as mentioned previously and preparing reports for the supervisor.

Main Competencies & Knowledge

Essential computer literacy (word, excel, and internet).
Basic computer skills.

Results and Quality Orientation, Teamwork and Cooperation, Behavioural Flexibility, Commitment to MSF Principles, Stress Management**

Application Details

All interested candidates shall submit their motivation letter, CV, and copy of relevant professional certificates not later than Friday January 16th 2026 at 4:00 pm. Please quote the job title on the email subject "PHARMACY STOREKEEPER".

Important Note

All applicants must provide valid Tax Identification Number (TIN) information in their application. TIN is essential for employment with MSF.

Please send your application to MSFCH-Tanzania-Recruitment@geneva.msf.org.

Applications can also be sent to P.O.Box 83 or submitted at MSF offices situated in Nduta Refugees Camp, Kibondo District, Plot N°74, House 22, UPOROTO Street, URSINO Estate South, Dar es Salaam, or at MSF office located in Liwale, Lindi.

Protection of Personal Data

Your personal data is important to MSF. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your data only for the recruitment process. Your data will be treated confidentially and only accessed by people part of the recruitment process. MSF does not sell your data under any circumstances.

If you have any questions or requests, contact MSFCH-Tanzania-PAM@geneva.msf.org.

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