General Manager (Pharmacy)

🏢 Maximedge Technology and Consulting Limited · 📍 Port Harcourt, Rivers

NGN 280,000

About the role

Maximedge Technology and Consulting Limited is seeking a dynamic, experienced and results-oriented Pharmacy General Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership across the company’s pharmacy outlets, stores and related business operations. The location is Egbelu-Minita, opposite Jeptha School, East-West Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. This is a full-time leadership role overseeing day-to-day operations, staff, supply chain, finances, compliance, customer service and business growth across all outlets.

Operational Leadership: oversee the day-to-day administrative and operational activities across all retail pharmacy outlets and warehouse/storage facilities; ensure effective coordination between procurement, logistics, pharmacy operations, sales and customer service; establish and maintain efficient operational processes across all business locations; monitor outlet performance and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and operational standards; and identify operational challenges and implement practical solutions to improve efficiency and service delivery. Supply Chain & Inventory Management: coordinate effective inventory management across all outlets and stores; ensure regular, accurate and properly documented stock-taking and reconciliation; monitor fast-moving products to minimize stock-outs and maintain product availability; develop strategies to minimize losses from expired, damaged, missing or slow-moving products; coordinate with procurement and logistics teams for timely replenishment; and monitor stock movement and investigate significant inventory variances. Staff Management & Performance: lead recruitment, onboarding, staff scheduling, training and performance management across the organization; supervise pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, sales assistants, cashiers, outlet managers and administrative personnel; establish clear performance targets and hold managers and employees accountable; conduct regular performance reviews and identify training needs; promote professionalism, teamwork, discipline, accountability and excellent customer service; and ensure appropriate staffing levels. Business Growth & Commercial Development: analyze sales trends, customer behaviour, product performance and market opportunities; develop strategies to increase sales, customer retention, profitability and market share; identify opportunities for new product lines, services, partnerships and business locations; coordinate marketing, promotional and community outreach initiatives; monitor the effectiveness of business-development strategies; and support feasibility assessments for potential new outlets. Financial & Budget Management: work closely with the Accountant to develop and monitor operational budgets; ensure purchasing and operational decisions align with approved budgets and corporate cash flow; monitor operating expenses and identify cost-optimization opportunities; review sales, expenditure, inventory and profitability reports; and balance operational needs with financial sustainability. Cross-Department Coordination and Management Reporting: coordinate activities between pharmacy operations, procurement, logistics, finance, human resources, sales and administration; facilitate communication between outlet managers and senior management; prepare regular reports on sales, operations, inventory, staffing, customer service and business performance; present updates to senior management and the Board of Directors; and translate the company’s strategic objectives into measurable operational targets.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Pharmacy, Management, Economics, Accounting or a related field (Master’s or professional qualification an added advantage); minimum of 3 years’ relevant management experience, preferably in pharmacy, healthcare, retail, FMCG or a multi-outlet business environment; proven experience in operations management, inventory control, staff management, sales and business development; strong commercial awareness and understanding of retail business operations; demonstrated ability to manage teams and achieve measurable performance targets; excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills; strong financial and budget-management awareness; proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant business management systems; and ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Remuneration is NGN 280,000 per the listing body (the Jobberman share block shows NGN 250,000 – 400,000 for the same role). Application deadline is 30 September 2026. Apply via Jobberman “Log In and Apply”.

Who this is for: experienced pharmacy/retail operations managers and general managers who can run a regulated multi-outlet operation end-to-end, manage a team across outlets, and deliver revenue growth, inventory accuracy and cost control.

**Making your application count**

Applications go through the Jobberman platform itself: log in (or create a free account), open the vacancy and use the “Log In and Apply” button. There is no separate email or phone route, so your Jobberman profile and CV are the only things the recruiter sees. The posting asks for: Jobberman profile/CV. The vacancy was posted on 25 August 2026 and the stated application closing date is 30 September 2026. Apply early rather than waiting for the final day — many Nigerian recruiters begin shortlisting before the official close. The posting states a salary of NGN 280,000.

The role is full-time at Port Harcourt, Rivers. If you do not already live close by, be realistic about the commute — employers in this market routinely prefer candidates who can resume immediately and get to work reliably.

Line your CV up against the requirements the employer printed: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Pharmacy, Management, Economics, Accounting or a related field (Master’s or professional qualification an added advantage); Minimum of 3 years’ relevant management experience, preferably in pharmacy, healthcare, retail, FMCG or multi-outlet business; Proven experience in operations management, inventory control, staff management, sales and business development. For each one, show concrete evidence — a certificate, a specific task you performed, or a result you achieved — rather than a bare claim. Name the exact tools and skills the posting mentions (Pharmacy operations, Retail management, Inventory control, Staff management, Financial management, Sales and business development) wherever you genuinely have them.

Healthcare roles in Nigeria — nurses, clinic front-desk officers, pharmacy staff and managers — combine professional standards with patient-facing warmth. For clinical positions, employers verify registration with the relevant bodies, such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, and expect current practising licences and certificates; for front-desk, reception and administrative roles, they accept OND, HND or degrees and look for organised, empathetic people who can manage appointments, patient records and inquiries professionally. Integrity, confidentiality and calm handling of patients are non-negotiable in this sector. When you apply, have your credentials ready in order — certificates, licences, registrations — and be prepared to present originals if shortlisted. For front-desk roles, emphasise customer service experience and your ability to stay organised in a busy clinical environment; for clinical roles, be ready to discuss your training, your registration status and your practical experience in detail.

How to apply: Apply on Jobberman: https://www.jobberman.com/listings/general-manager-pharmacy-sy8gjz via the “Log In and Apply” button (Jobberman account required). Application deadline 30 September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day administrative and operational activities across all retail pharmacy outlets and warehouse/storage facilities
• Coordinate procurement, logistics, pharmacy operations, sales and customer service
• Coordinate effective inventory management across all outlets; ensure regular, accurate, documented stock-taking and reconciliation
• Develop strategies to minimize losses from expired, damaged, missing or slow-moving products
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, staff scheduling, training and performance management
• Supervise pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, sales assistants, cashiers, outlet managers and administrative personnel
• Analyze sales trends, customer behaviour and market opportunities; develop growth strategies
• Work with the Accountant to develop and monitor operational budgets; monitor operating expenses
• Prepare regular reports on sales, operations, inventory, staffing, customer service and business performance
• Present operational and commercial performance updates to senior management and the Board of Directors

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Pharmacy, Management, Economics, Accounting or a related field (Master’s or professional qualification an added advantage)
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant management experience, preferably in pharmacy, healthcare, retail, FMCG or multi-outlet business
• Proven experience in operations management, inventory control, staff management, sales and business development
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of retail business operations
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams and achieve measurable performance targets
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong financial and budget-management awareness
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant business management systems
• Applicant tip: Mid-to-senior management role: show operational leadership across multiple outlets or teams, not just tenure
• Applicant tip: Emphasize inventory accuracy, stock-loss reduction and cost-control achievements
• Applicant tip: Pharmacy/healthcare regulatory awareness strengthens your candidacy
• Applicant tip: The listing shows NGN 280,000 on-page (share block shows NGN 250,000-400,000); clarify the full package at interview
• Applicant tip: Apply via Jobberman before 30 September 2026

Benefits

• Remuneration of NGN 280,000 (on-page); share block shows NGN 250,000 – 400,000

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