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Fenot Associates Social Services PLC (Fenot Associates) is a health and development organization based in Addis Ababa, working with government, academic, research, and global health partners on health systems strengthening, research, and evidence-to-policy translation.

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We are seeking a qualified and detail-oriented: Warehouse Manager – Pharmaceuticals & Technical Manager – Pharmaceuticals Import and Distribution to join our team.

01. Warehouse Manager – Pharmaceuticals

Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Technical Manager

About Fenot Associates

Fenot Associates Social Services PLC (Fenot Associates) is an Ethiopian company working in health and other development sectors. As part of its expanding portfolio, Fenot Associates is establishing a pharmaceutical import and distribution business and is seeking a qualified professional to serve as Warehouse Manager.

Position Summary

The Warehouse Manager will manage Fenot Associates’ pharmaceutical warehouse day-to-day and ensure medicines are received, stored, handled, documented, and dispatched in accordance with EFDA requirements and applicable Good Storage and Distribution Practices.

The Warehouse Manager will work closely with the Technical Manager and other staff involved in procurement, logistics, finance, and distribution.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The Warehouse Manager will:

Manage the day-to-day operation of the pharmaceutical warehouse.
Ensure proper receipt, inspection, storage, handling, picking, packing, and dispatch of pharmaceutical products.
Maintain accurate inventory, stock cards/bin cards, receipt and dispatch records, and other required warehouse documentation.
Monitor stock levels and maintain accurate records of products entering and leaving the warehouse.
Apply appropriate inventory-management practices, including FEFO (First-Expiry, First-Out), where applicable.
Monitor and document warehouse temperature, humidity, and other required storage conditions.
Ensure proper operation and monitoring of cold-chain storage where applicable.
Ensure that medicines are protected from contamination, deterioration, damage, unauthorized access, and inappropriate environmental conditions.
Maintain appropriate segregation of expired, damaged, returned, recalled, quarantined, or otherwise unfit products.
Ensure that unfit pharmaceutical products are appropriately documented and handled for disposal in accordance with applicable requirements.
Maintain warehouse cleanliness, organization, security, and appropriate occupational safety practices.
Ensure compliance with Good Storage Practice (GSP), Good Distribution Practice (GDP), relevant SOPs, and EFDA requirements.
Support stock counts, inventory reconciliation, internal reviews, and regulatory inspections.
Report suspected product quality, safety, efficacy, storage, or documentation problems to the Technical Manager immediately.
Support product recall and traceability activities when required.
Maintain warehouse records and make them readily available for internal review and EFDA inspection.
Work closely with the Technical Manager to ensure the warehouse remains in regulatory compliance.
Perform other related duties assigned by the Technical Manager or Fenot Associates management.

Salary and Benefits: Negotiable and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must meet either of the following EFDA qualification requirements:

Option 1 – Pharmacist

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from a recognized university.
Valid professional registration/license from the appropriate Ethiopian regulatory authority.
No prior work experience is required for regulatory eligibility; newly graduated pharmacists may apply.

Option 2 – Druggist/Pharmacy Technician

Diploma or equivalent recognized professional qualification as a Druggist/Pharmacy Technician.
Valid professional registration/license from the appropriate Ethiopian regulatory authority.
Present a release letter from the previous company.
At least two (2) years of relevant professional work experience.

Applicants must also:

Be eligible to serve as Warehouse Manager under current EFDA requirements.
Be able to provide the professional and employment documentation required for licensing.
Not concurrently serve as Technical Manager or Warehouse Manager for another pharmaceutical importer or distributor where this would conflict with EFDA requirements.

Preferred Experience and Competencies

Although newly graduated pharmacists who meet EFDA requirements are eligible, preference may be given to candidates with:

Experience or training in pharmaceutical warehousing, logistics, supply-chain management, or inventory management.
Knowledge of Good Storage Practice and Good Distribution Practice.
Familiarity with pharmaceutical inventory systems, stock cards, bin cards, FEFO, batch tracking, and expiry-date management.
Understanding of temperature-controlled storage and cold-chain management.
Good recordkeeping and documentation skills.
Basic computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and electronic inventory systems.
Attention to detail, integrity, reliability, and ability to maintain accurate records.
Good communication and teamwork skills.

Required Skills

Communication

How to Apply

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their updated CV, a copy of their pharmacy degree and other relevant educational credentials, their valid professional registration or license, evidence of relevant work experience, copies of any applicable certificates, and contact information for professional references to: jobs@fenotassociates.com no later than 15 September 2026

Newly graduated pharmacists who meet the professional registration requirements are encouraged to apply

02. Technical Manager – Pharmaceuticals Import and Distribution

Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: General Manager

About Fenot Associates

Fenot Associates Social Services PLC (Fenot Associates) is an Ethiopian company working in health and other development sectors. As part of its expanding portfolio, Fenot Associates is establishing a pharmaceutical import and distribution business and seeks a qualified, experienced pharmacist to serve as Technical Manager.

Position Summary

The Technical Manager will provide technical and regulatory oversight for Fenot Associates’ pharmaceutical import, storage, distribution, and related operations. The position will ensure that the company’s pharmaceutical activities comply with Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA) requirements and applicable laws, directives, standards, and good practices.

The Technical Manager will serve as the responsible pharmaceutical professional for the company’s pharmaceutical import and distribution operations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The Technical Manager will:

Lead and oversee the technical and regulatory aspects of the company’s pharmaceutical import and distribution activities.
Ensure compliance with EFDA requirements and applicable national laws, directives, standards, and guidelines governing pharmaceutical importation, storage, distribution, and sale.
Support the company in obtaining and maintaining its Certificate of Competence and other required regulatory authorizations.
Oversee regulatory documentation related to pharmaceutical importation, distribution, storage, and product handling.
Establish and oversee implementation of appropriate quality assurance systems and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Ensure compliance with Good Storage Practice (GSP), Good Distribution Practice (GDP), Good Documentation Practice, and other applicable standards.
Oversee pharmaceutical inventory, distribution, sales, and supply management systems to protect product quality, safety, and efficacy.
Provide technical oversight of the pharmaceutical warehouse and work closely with the Warehouse Manager to ensure proper receipt, storage, handling, dispatch, and documentation of medicines.
Ensure appropriate storage conditions, including monitoring of temperature, humidity, cold-chain requirements where applicable, security, and product segregation.
Ensure appropriate management of expired, damaged, returned, recalled, quarantined, or otherwise unfit pharmaceutical products.
Establish and oversee procedures for product complaints, recalls, quality defects, adverse reactions, and other pharmaceutical safety concerns, including reporting to EFDA when required.
Ensure that controlled medicines, where applicable, are stored and managed according to regulatory requirements.
Maintain and oversee regulatory and technical records required for inspection and compliance.
Prepare or oversee job descriptions and technical responsibilities of pharmaceutical personnel and provide appropriate technical orientation and training.
Serve as the primary technical focal person for EFDA inspections and regulatory matters related to the company’s pharmaceutical operations.
Advise Fenot Associates management on pharmaceutical regulatory requirements and compliance risks.
Perform other pharmaceutical regulatory and technical responsibilities required by EFDA and Fenot Associates.

Salary and Benefits: Negotiable and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or above in Pharmacy from a recognized university.
Valid professional registration/license from the appropriate Ethiopian regulatory authority.
At least three (3) years of relevant professional work experience as required for a Technical Manager of a medicine import and distribution organization.
Eligible to serve as Technical Manager under current EFDA requirements.
Must be available for immediate deployment
Able to provide documented evidence of relevant work experience and, where applicable, release/clearance documentation from previous employers.
Must not concurrently serve as Technical Manager or Warehouse Manager for another pharmaceutical importer or distributor where this would conflict with EFDA requirements.

Preferred Experience and Competencies

Preference will be given to candidates with:

Previous experience in a pharmaceutical importing, wholesaling, distribution, manufacturing, regulatory, or supply-chain organization.
Experience in establishing networks, partnerships, and marketing
Practical knowledge of EFDA regulations and pharmaceutical regulatory processes.
Experience with pharmaceutical product registration, import permits, regulatory submissions, or EFDA inspections.
Knowledge of GSP, GDP, quality assurance, pharmaceutical supply-chain management, and inventory control.
Experience developing or implementing pharmaceutical SOPs and quality-management systems.
Good documentation, reporting, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and exercise professional judgment on regulatory and pharmaceutical matters.
Good computer skills and proficiency in relevant electronic documentation and regulatory systems.

Required Skills