Head of Operations - Pharmacy & Medical Supplies
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Med-vical International is seeking a Head of Operations to lead pharmacy and medical-supplies operations, including procurement, inventory, warehousing, distribution, budgets and regulatory compliance. The role requires 5–7 years of relevant experience, a relevant bachelor's degree and 2–3 years in a managerial/supervisory position; pharmacist candidates must be PCN-registered.
- Leads procurement, inventory, warehousing, distribution, suppliers, budgets, and regulatory compliance.
- Requires 5–7 years' relevant experience and 2–3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
- A relevant bachelor's degree is required; pharmacist candidates must be PCN-registered.
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Med-vical International is seeking a Head of Operations to lead pharmacy and medical-supplies operations, including procurement, inventory, warehousing, distribution, budgets and regulatory compliance. The role requires 5–7 years of relevant experience, a relevant bachelor's degree and 2–3 years in a managerial/supervisory position; pharmacist candidates must be PCN-registered.
- Leads procurement, inventory, warehousing, distribution, suppliers, budgets, and regulatory compliance.
- Requires 5–7 years' relevant experience and 2–3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
- A relevant bachelor's degree is required; pharmacist candidates must be PCN-registered.
- A supply chain or procurement certification, such as CIPS, is an added advantage.
- CVs are requested by email; the visible subject or reference instruction is truncated.
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Original source description
The Head of Operations will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Pharmacy & Medical Supplies Division, overseeing procurement, inventory management, warehousing, distribution, supplier relationships and regulatory compliance.
The role will be responsible for ensuring operational efficiency, cost effectiveness, availability of quality pharmaceutical and medical supplies, and adherence to applicable healthcare and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish controls to minimise stock losses, expiries, wastage and discrepancies.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and drive continuous operational excellence.
- Lead, coach and supervise pharmacy, stores and supply-chain personnel.
- Develop and manage operational budgets while driving cost efficiency.
- Monitor stock levels, consumption trends, expiries and supply chain performance.
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight for pharmacy and medical supplies operations.
- Manage supplier relationships, negotiations and procurement processes.
- Ensure compliance with NAFDAC, PCN and other relevant regulatory requirements.
- Prepare periodic management reports on operational performance, risks and opportunities.
- Ensure efficient procurement, inventory control and timely availability of pharmaceutical and medical supplies.
- Collaborate with clinical, finance, commercial and other departments to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Develop and implement operational policies, SOPs and best practices.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2–3 years in a managerial/supervisory role.
- Strong leadership, analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Pharmacist candidates must be registered with the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and inventory/ERP systems.
- Demonstrated experience in procurement, vendor management and stock control.
- Professional certification in Supply Chain/Procurement (e.g. CIPS) is an added advantage.
- Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations, inventory management and healthcare supply-chain processes.
- 5–7 years' relevant experience in pharmacy operations, medical supplies, healthcare supply chain or a related environment.
- Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
- How to Apply
- Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:
- [email protected]
- using
- “
- Head of Operations – Pharmacy & Medical Supplies Division” as the subject of the email.
- Note
- : Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Application Deadline:
- 11th November, 2026.
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