Retainer Pharmacist (Midsayap)

Title: Retainer Pharmacist

Location(s) where the Services are to be performed: Midsayap, Philippines

Contracting Manager: Medical Coordinator

Timings: 6 Months

Dates: October 26, 2026 - April 25, 2027

Pre-Hire Checks Requirements: This role is classified as requiring standard pre-employment checks

About Relief International

Relief International is an international non-profit organization that partners with communities impacted by conflict, climate change and disaster to save lives, build greater resilience, and promote long-term health and wellbeing. We work in 14 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, providing Health and Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Education and Livelihoods programming that creates the foundation for community resilience.

Relief International (RI) Philippines operates with a strong focus on peacebuilding, humanitarian response, and development programming in areas affected by conflict, natural disasters, and socio-economic vulnerabilities. Since establishing its presence in the country, RI has worked closely with local communities, civil society organizations, and government institutions to support conflict-affected populations, promote social cohesion, and deliver life-saving assistance. The country's program integrates gender equality, youth empowerment, and community resilience across its portfolio, ensuring that interventions address both immediate needs and long-term structural challenges.

Scope and Nature of Services

RI Philippines is implementing the ECHO-funded Project LIFE – Life-Saving Health Support with Integrated Psychological Support in Crisis-Affected Communities in the Special Geographic Area (SGA) of BARMM from July 2026 to June 2027.

The project provides health services and community outreach in Malidegao, Ligawasan, Kadayangan, and Tugunan, including the use and dispensing of medicines. RI seeks a duly licensed Pharmacist to provide professional pharmacy support and help ensure compliance with applicable Philippine pharmacy and FDA requirements.

The Retainer Pharmacist will provide professional oversight and technical support to RI to ensure the safe, appropriate, and compliant management, storage, dispensing, and documentation of medicines, and support RI's FDA Special Permit/authorization requirements.

Key Responsibilities

The Pharmacist will:

• Provide professional support for RI's FDA Special Permit/authorization application and related pharmacy requirements.
• Provide proof of valid pharmacist licensure and other credentials required for regulatory documentation.
• Provide professional oversight of dispensing prescription/Rx medicines in accordance with valid prescriptions and applicable regulations.
• Monitor pharmaceutical inventory, expiry dates, storage conditions, and stock records.
• Conduct at least two (2) monthly stockroom monitoring visits and support periodic stock reconciliation.
• Advise RI on appropriate handling of expired, damaged or compromised medicines.
• Provide technical advice on medicine storage, dispensing, documentation, and pharmaceutical management.
• Support preparation, dispensing and reconciliation of medicines for Mobile Health Team (MHT) deployments on a case-by-case basis.
• Immediately report significant medicine safety, inventory or regulatory concerns.

Duration and Arrangement

The retainer will be for six (6) months, from October 26, 2026 to April 25, 2027, under a part-time retainer arrangement.

Routine services will include remote technical support and stockroom monitoring. MHT or additional field support will be requested as needed and coordinated in advance.

Payment Terms

The Pharmacist shall be engaged at an agreed monthly retainer fee, subject to applicable taxes. The retainer fee shall be paid monthly upon submission of the required billing documents and confirmation that the agreed services for the period have been rendered, in accordance with RI procedures.

Additional field assignments or support activities outside the agreed retainer scope may be separately agreed and shall require prior RI approval.

Safeguarding and conduct

• Uphold and promote RI’s commitment to ensuring the safeguarding and safety of the vulnerable communities we serve.
• Ensure that your behaviour inside and outside of work promotes the values outlined with RI’s code of conduct and safeguarding policies.
• Consistent with RI’s safeguarding and protection policies, contribute to ensuring that all those who come into contact with RI staff and the communities we serve can be trusted to work safely with them.

Qualifications

• Duly licensed and registered Pharmacist in the Philippines with a valid PRC ID.
• Relevant experience in dispensing and pharmaceutical inventory/stock management.
• Knowledge of Philippine pharmacy regulations and FDA requirements.
• Experience in public health, humanitarian settings, community health or medical outreach is an advantage.
• Good professional judgment, integrity and confidentiality.
• Availability to provide MHT/field support when required.

Application Requirements

Interested applicants should submit:

• CV and cover letter
• Proof of valid pharmacist licensure (e.g., PRC ID and/or equivalent evidence)
• Proposed monthly retainer fee

RI Values

Guided by the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence, as well as “Do No Harm,” Relief International Values:

• Integrity
• Adaptability
• Collaboration
• Inclusivity
• Sustainability

As a humanitarian organization, Relief International is committed to the safeguarding of all those we come into contact with through our work. We are committed to the core humanitarian principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. Relief International expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and uphold the values and behaviors outlined in the Code of Conduct.

Recruitment to all roles in Relief International include a criminal records self-declaration, references, and other pre-employment checks, which may include police and qualifications checks.