Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation Lesotho invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position tenable under AFGHS Baylor Lesotho Project.
Position
Logistics Officer (Pharmacist)
Location: Maseru
Number of Positions: 1
Overview:
The Logistics Officer (Pharmacist) will support the community roving teams and coordinate with district pharmacists and district logistics coordinators to ensure the supply of pharmaceutical and laboratory supplies in the project. The Logistics Officer will also supervise and mentor the teams on supply and commodity management.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Ensure the supply chain of pharmaceutical and laboratory supplies, including ART, prevention commodities and HIV testing commodities.
- Manage commodity storage at static sites in all supported districts.
- Assist the roving district teams in ensuring that medicines are available and stored appropriately and securely.
- Manage the proper disposal of damaged and expired medical supplies.
- Collaborate with the relevant Ministry of Health department to develop educational material for nurses, counsellors and caregivers on commodity management and supply chain.
- Actively participate in Supply Chain Technical Working Group (TWG) meetings at national level.
- Actively participate in pharmacovigilance activities, reporting and follow-up.
- Support the districts in preparation for district supply chain meetings.
- Perform periodic checks on prescriptions made by the team to ensure compliance in dispensing medicine.
- Provide drug information to other medical staff.
- Liaise with other medical staff to solve problems patients may experience when taking their medicines.
- Participate in educational activities aimed at improving patients’ lives within their communities.
- Perform other activities assigned by the Supervisor, senior leadership or the donor.
Educational Qualifications, Work Experience, Skills and Key Competencies
- Pharmacy Degree or Honours Degree.
- Current valid registration with the Lesotho Medical, Dental and Pharmacy Council as a Pharmacist.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in HIV drug dispensing.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ mentorship experience.
- Experience working with donor-funded projects.
How to Apply
Interested Basotho candidates who meet the criteria must email application letters including CVs, certified copies of identity documents, qualifications and three work-related referees with contact details. One referee should be from the current supervisor/employer.
All applications must be emailed to [email protected] on or before Friday, 6 November 2026, at 12:00 hrs.
Please include “Logistics Officer Application” in the subject line of your email.
Applications are to be submitted through the email provided only. No hard copies will be accepted. Late applications will not be considered. Failure to comply with the above directions will result in the application being disqualified.
BCMCFL reserves the right to leave an advertised position unfilled if no suitable candidate is identified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.