About the Role
The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) Abuja is a state-of-the-art 500-bed specialty hospital offering world-class diagnostics and treatment in oncology, cardiovascular, and haematological care. Developed by Afreximbank in clinical partnership with King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, we are seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Procurement Specialist to drive our pharmaceutical supply chain operations and pharmacovigilance initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the continuous availability of safe, high-quality medicines while upholding rigorous regulatory standards to support uninterrupted, exceptional patient care.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute comprehensive pharmaceutical procurement plans based on clinical demand, consumption trends, and approved budgets.
- Coordinate purchase requisitions, supplier evaluations, contract management, and inventory control to optimize costs and prevent stock-outs.
- Oversee pharmacovigilance activities, including adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting, medication safety surveillance, and risk mitigation.
- Integrate pharmacovigilance insights and supplier quality data into product selection, formulary management, and procurement decisions.
- Ensure full compliance with AMCE policies, NAFDAC regulations, and pharmaceutical quality assurance standards.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical and pharmacy teams to investigate medication incidents and implement corrective actions.
- Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) with a valid professional licence to practise in Nigeria.
- Proven experience in hospital pharmacy procurement, supply chain management, and pharmaceutical inventory control.
- Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacovigilance principles, ADR reporting, and medication safety surveillance.
- Familiarity with NAFDAC regulatory requirements and pharmaceutical quality assurance frameworks.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, problem-solving, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic pharmacy procurement or inventory management systems.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive healthcare benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth within a world-class, expanding healthcare network in Africa.
- Collaborative work environment partnering with international clinical institutions.