Veterinary Pharmacist

POSITION: VETERINARY PHARMACIST

1. Job Identification

Item: Description

Position Title: Veterinary Pharmacist

Organization: Prime Veterinary Solutions Company

Duty Station: Baidoa, Bay Region, Southwest State, Somalia

Department: Veterinary Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Reports To: Pharmacy Manager / Company Management

Supervises: Pharmacy assistants and store personnel, where assigned

Work Environment: Veterinary pharmacy, medicine store, and field supply operations

2. Position Overview

Prime Veterinary Solutions Company seeks a qualified and competent Veterinary Pharmacist to manage veterinary pharmaceutical services, including procurement, receiving, storage, inventory control, dispensing, distribution, and pharmaceutical quality assurance.

The Veterinary Pharmacist will ensure that veterinary medicines,  vaccines, biological products, diagnostic supplies, and other pharmaceutical materials are properly managed and made available in appropriate quantities and quality.

The position is essential to ensuring the safe, rational, and effective use of veterinary medicines while preventing medicine misuse, inappropriate dispensing, stock losses, expired products, and pharmaceutical supply interruptions.

The successful  candidate  should  possess  strong  knowledge of  veterinary  pharmacology, pharmaceutical storage, inventory management, medicine classification, dosage calculations, cold- chain management, and pharmaceutical documentation.

3. Overall, Job Purpose

To ensure effective management and delivery of safe, quality-assured, and accessible veterinary pharmaceutical services through proper procurement, storage, dispensing, inventory management, and monitoring of veterinary medicines and related products.

The position will contribute to improved animal health outcomes by ensuring the availability of appropriate veterinary medicines and promoting their rational and responsible use.

4. Key Functional Sectors and Areas of Responsibility

4.1 Veterinary Pharmaceutical Procurement and Supply Chain Management

ªIdentify pharmaceutical requirements based on consumption patterns, veterinary service

needs, and available stock levels.

ªPrepare veterinary medicine and pharmaceutical procurement plans.

ªSupport the preparation of medicine specifications and procurement requests.

ªEnsure   that purchased veterinary medicines meet applicable quality and regulatory

requirements.

ªVerify pharmaceutical suppliers and assess the reliability of supply sources.

ªCoordinate with management and procurement personnel regarding medicine availability

and replenishment.

ªMonitor procurement lead times and anticipate potential stock shortages.

ªMaintain procurement documentation and supplier records.

ªEnsure   appropriate management of veterinary medicines from procurement to final

distribution.

4.2 Receiving, Inspection, and Verification of Medicines

ªReceive veterinary medicines, vaccines, and pharmaceutical supplies.

ªVerify delivered products against purchase orders, invoices, and delivery documents.

ªCheck product names, strengths, dosage forms, quantities, batch numbers, and expiry

dates.

ªInspect pharmaceutical packaging for damage, contamination, or evidence of improper

handling.

ªVerify temperature-sensitive products against applicable storage requirements.

ªDocument discrepancies   and report damaged, missing, counterfeit-suspected, or

unsuitable products.

ªEnsure that products are accepted and entered into inventory only after appropriate

verification.

4.3 Pharmaceutical Storage and Warehouse Management

ªEnsure appropriate storage of veterinary medicines according to manufacturer instructions.

ªOrganize pharmaceutical products using appropriate storage systems.

ªMaintain proper temperature, humidity, ventilation, cleanliness, and security.

ªSeparate medicines according to relevant storage requirements and risk categories.

ªMaintain appropriate storage arrangements for vaccines and other temperature-sensitive

products.

ªEnsure proper segregation of expired, damaged, recalled, and quarantined medicines.

ªImplement First-Expiry,  First-Out (FEFO)  and  First-In, First-Out (FIFO)               inventory

practices as appropriate.

ªConduct routine inspections of pharmaceutical storage facilities.

ªPrevent unauthorized access to pharmaceutical stocks.

4.4 Veterinary Medicine Dispensing and Pharmaceutical Services

ªDispense veterinary medicines according to valid prescriptions and authorized instructions.

ªVerify medicine names, strengths, dosage forms, and intended animal species.

ªCheck prescription details for accuracy, appropriateness, and potential safety concerns.

ªProvide clear instructions on dosage, frequency, route, duration, and administration.

ªExplain contraindications, precautions, adverse reactions, and relevant withdrawal periods.

ªEnsure appropriate labeling of dispensed medicines.

ªProvide guidance on safe storage and handling of medicines.

ªRefer unclear or clinically inappropriate prescriptions to the responsible Veterinary Doctor.

ªMaintain dispensing registers and prescription records.

4.5 Veterinary Pharmacology and Medicine Management

Maintain professional knowledge of major veterinary medicine categories, including:

ªAntibiotics and other antimicrobial agents.

ªAnthelmintics and antiparasitic medicines.

ªEctoparasiticides and acaricides.

ªAnti-inflammatory and analgesic medicines.

ªAntihistamines and supportive medicines.

ªVaccines and immunological products.

ªVitamins, minerals, and nutritional supplements.

ªAntiseptics and disinfectants.

ªReproductive and hormonal veterinary medicines, where legally authorized.

ªFluid therapy and emergency pharmaceutical products.

The pharmacist should  understand  the  indications,  dosage forms,  administration  routes, contraindications, potential adverse effects, and storage requirements of these products.

4.6 Rational Use of Veterinary Medicines and Antimicrobial Stewardship

ªPromote responsible and evidence-based use of veterinary medicines.

ªSupport appropriate antimicrobial use   based on veterinary prescriptions and clinical

indications.

ªDiscourage unnecessary, inappropriate, or incomplete antibiotic treatment.

ªPromote adherence to prescribed treatment schedules.

ªEducate livestock owners on the risks associated with inappropriate medicine use.

ªProvide information on antimicrobial resistance and its implications for animal and human

health.

ªEmphasize correct meat and milk withdrawal periods following treatment.

ªSupport veterinary professionals in implementing responsible medicine-use protocols.

4.7 Vaccine and Cold-Chain Management

ªMaintain appropriate cold-chain conditions for vaccines and  temperature-sensitive

veterinary products.

ªMonitor and record refrigerator and storage temperatures.

ªEnsure appropriate vaccine transportation using suitable cold-chain equipment.

ªMaintain temperature monitoring records.

ªIdentify and report cold-chain failures or suspected vaccine damage.

ªApply appropriate procedures for vaccine storage, handling, and disposal.

ªMonitor vaccine stock availability and expiry dates.

ªEnsure   that vaccines are  not distributed when their quality or storage integrity is

compromised.

4.8 Pharmaceutical Inventory and Stock Control

ªMaintain an accurate and updated inventory management system.

ªRecord all pharmaceutical receipts, issues, transfers, and adjustments.

Skills and qualifications

Educational Qualifications and Experience

ªBachelor's degree or Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine, or

another relevant pharmaceutical discipline.

ªRelevant professional registration or authorization where applicable.

ªAt least two years of relevant pharmaceutical, veterinary pharmacy, or medicine supply

management experience is desirable.

ªPractical knowledge of veterinary medicines and pharmaceutical inventory systems.

ªExperience in vaccine cold-chain management is an advantage.

ªKnowledge of pharmaceutical procurement, storage, and quality assurance is desirable.

ªComputer literacy and report-writing skills are required.

ªFluency in Somali is essential; English proficiency is an advantage.

8. Reporting and Working Relationships

The Veterinary Pharmacist will report to the Pharmacy Manager or designated company management and coordinate with:

ªVeterinary Doctors and Technicians.

ªVeterinary Laboratory Technicians.

ªProcurement and logistics personnel.

ªWarehouse and store personnel.

ªLivestock owners and veterinary clients.

ªPharmaceutical suppliers and distributors.

ªRelevant veterinary and pharmaceutical regulatory authorities.

9. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

ªAccuracy of pharmaceutical inventory records.

ªAvailability of essential veterinary medicines.

ªReduction in expired and damaged pharmaceutical products.

ªCompliance with FEFO and FIFO procedures.

ªAccuracy of medicine dispensing and labeling.

ªTimeliness of procurement and replenishment requests.

ªCompliance with vaccine cold-chain requirements.

ªQuality and completeness of pharmaceutical documentation.

ªAppropriate management of pharmaceutical waste.

ªQuality of client counselling and medicine-use guidance.

ªCompliance with pharmaceutical standards and company procedures.

10. Professional Ethics, Safety, and Accountability

The Veterinary Pharmacist must:

ªMaintain professional confidentiality and integrity.

ªDispense medicines only within authorized professional and regulatory requirements.

ªAvoid unauthorized substitution or alteration of prescriptions.

ªPrevent the distribution of expired, damaged, or unsuitable medicines.

ªMaintain accurate pharmaceutical and financial records.

ªFollow appropriate storage, handling, and disposal procedures.

ªUse appropriate PPE when handling hazardous pharmaceutical products.

ªReport suspected counterfeit medicines, adverse reactions, and quality concerns.

ªPromote responsible antimicrobial use and compliance with withdrawal periods.

ªProtect company pharmaceutical assets from misuse, loss, and unauthorized access.

GENERAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply by submitting the following documents:

1.    Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).

2. Cover letter indicating the position applied for.

3. Copies of relevant academic certificates.

4. Copies of professional registration or licenses, where applicable.

5. Contact information for at least two professional referees.

Application Email: [email protected]

 Application Deadline: 1st December 2026.

•                 IMPORTANT: EMAIL SUBJECT FORMAT

Applicants must include the exact position title and location in the email subject line. Examples:

•Application for Veterinary Pharmacist– Baidoa Location Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline may not be considered. Only

shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews and further assessment.

PRIME VETERINARY SOLUTIONS COMPANY

Professional Veterinary Care. Better Animal Health. Sustainable Livestock Development.

Baidoa, Bay Region, Southwest State, Somalia.

Email: [email protected]