Job Description

Pharmacy Manager at Fábrica Nacional de Medicamentos SA

Company: Fábrica Nacional de Medicamentos SA (Formerly Strides Pharma Mozambique SA)
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing / Healthcare
Location: Matola, Mozambique
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Pharmacy & Operations Management
Position: Pharmacy Manager
Experience Required: 3–5 Years
Education Required: Diploma in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Healthcare Management, or related field

Job Overview

Fábrica Nacional de Medicamentos SA is seeking a skilled and experienced Pharmacy Manager to oversee pharmaceutical operations, medication management, inventory control, regulatory compliance, and healthcare product quality standards. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with experience in pharmaceutical operations, pharmacy administration, healthcare compliance, medicine distribution, inventory management, and team leadership.

The selected candidate will play an important role in maintaining high-quality pharmaceutical standards while ensuring operational efficiency, patient safety, and compliance with industry regulations in Mozambique’s growing healthcare and pharmaceutical sector. Professionals interested in healthcare and pharmaceutical opportunities can explore additional openings through pharmacy jobs in Mozambique

Key Responsibilities

The Pharmacy Manager will be responsible for:

• Managing day-to-day pharmacy and pharmaceutical operations.
• Supervising the storage, handling, and distribution of medicines and pharmaceutical products.
• Ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical regulations, healthcare laws, and company quality standards.
• Monitoring medicine inventory management, stock control, expiry tracking, and replenishment planning.
• Leading pharmacy staff and supporting professional development initiatives.
• Maintaining proper documentation for pharmaceutical records, audits, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinating with healthcare providers, suppliers, and internal teams for smooth medicine supply chain management.
• Implementing quality assurance and pharmaceutical safety protocols.
• Monitoring procurement processes and ensuring availability of essential medical products.
• Supporting process improvements to enhance efficiency in pharmacy operations.

Education and Qualification Requirements

Applicants should possess:

• A Diploma in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Healthcare Management, or a related field.
• Additional professional certification in pharmaceutical operations or healthcare administration will be considered an added advantage.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical compliance, medication handling procedures, and healthcare standards.

Candidates interested in healthcare administration and pharmaceutical careers across Africa can also review regional opportunities through pharmacy jobs in Zimbabwe for similar professional vacancies.

Experience Requirements

To qualify for this role, candidates should have:

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in pharmacy management, pharmaceutical operations, healthcare facilities, or medicine supply chain management.
• Experience in inventory control, medicine dispensing systems, pharmaceutical compliance, quality management, and operational supervision.
• Strong understanding of healthcare procedures, medicine safety regulations, and pharmacy administration.
• Experience working in a pharmaceutical company, healthcare institution, manufacturing environment, or medical facility is highly preferred.

Required Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical inventory systems
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Ability to work under deadlines and maintain healthcare standards
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and pharmacy software systems

Salary and Benefits

Fábrica Nacional de Medicamentos SA offers a competitive salary package based on qualifications, industry experience, and role responsibilities. Benefits may include:

• Performance incentives and allowances
• Healthcare and medical support benefits
• Professional training and certification support
• Career advancement opportunities within pharmaceutical operations
• Paid leave and employment benefits according to company policy

Professionals seeking wider healthcare and pharmaceutical job opportunities may also browse openings via pharmacy jobs in Gambia for related management and healthcare careers.

Training and Professional Development

Selected candidates may receive specialized training in:

• Pharmaceutical management systems
• Medicine safety and quality assurance
• Regulatory compliance and healthcare standards
• Inventory planning and stock optimization
• Team leadership and operational management
• Pharmaceutical reporting and documentation procedures

Why Join Fábrica Nacional de Medicamentos SA?

Joining Fábrica Nacional de Medicamentos SA offers an opportunity to contribute to a growing pharmaceutical organization committed to healthcare quality and medicine accessibility. Employees gain exposure to pharmaceutical operations, healthcare management, medicine distribution, compliance systems, inventory management, patient safety, and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes while building a rewarding long-term career.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV/resume, academic certificates, and relevant professional documents outlining experience in pharmacy operations, medicine management, pharmaceutical administration, healthcare compliance, and inventory supervision. Only shortlisted candidates may be contacted for interviews and further recruitment processes.