- Company: The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE)
- Location: Abuja
- Job type: Full-time
About the role
The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) Abuja is a 500-bed specialty hospital developed by Afreximbank in partnership with King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The hospital provides comprehensive diagnostics and treatment in oncology, cardiovascular, and haematological care, as well as general medical and surgical services. It is the first of five centres planned for development in Africa.
We are looking for a Pharmacy Procurement Specialist to plan, coordinate, and manage the procurement of medicines and pharmaceutical supplies. This role ensures the timely availability, quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness of products while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. You will also oversee pharmacovigilance activities, including adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting and medication safety surveillance.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate purchase requisitions, quotations, and purchase orders in line with AMCE procurement procedures.
- Work with clinical teams to forecast requirements and prevent disruptions in medicine availability.
- Evaluate product specifications, registration status, quality, and pricing before recommending procurement decisions.
- Support supplier prequalification, due diligence, and performance reviews.
- Monitor supplier quality, delivery reliability, and product authenticity.
- Support cold-chain controls, traceability, and the safe handling of recalled or expired medicines.
- Coordinate the identification, documentation, and timely submission of suspected ADRs in accordance with NAFDAC requirements.
- Provide evidence-based medication safety input into formulary reviews and Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee discussions.
- Verify medicine registration and supplier authorisation requirements.
- Prepare periodic reports on procurement performance, supply risks, and ADR reporting.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
- Valid professional registration and a current licence to practise as a pharmacist in Nigeria.
- Demonstrable knowledge of pharmacovigilance principles, ADR reporting, and medication safety surveillance.
- Knowledge of hospital pharmacy procurement, pharmaceutical supply chain management, and inventory control.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and pharmaceutical procurement or inventory management systems.
- Strong analytical, organisational, planning, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Working knowledge of NAFDAC regulatory requirements and pharmaceutical quality assurance standards.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should click here to apply online.
