Job Description

Quality Control Executive

Location: Abraham Adesanya, Ajah, Lagos State
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Pharmaceuticals / Retail Pharmacy
Reports To: Managing Director (MD)
Experience Level: Minimum of 5 Years Relevant Experience

Salary Range: ₦350,000 – ₦500,000 Monthly (Gross)
Includes performance-based incentives and travel allowances.

The Quality Control Executive will be responsible for driving operational excellence, ensuring strict compliance with regulatory standards, and safeguarding inventory integrity across the organization. This role requires a highly disciplined and assertive professional with a zero-tolerance approach to fraud, wastage, and non-compliance.

The successful candidate will oversee quality control operations at the Ajah flagship outlet while conducting regular audits across branch locations, particularly within Eastern Nigeria.

Key Responsibilities

1. Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance

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  Enforce and monitor Quality Control (QC) protocols in line with NAFDAC and PCN regulatory standards.
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  Conduct scheduled and unannounced audits to identify discrepancies, eliminate expired products, and address compliance gaps.
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  Ensure adherence to Good Distribution Practice (GDP), including cold chain management and proper product handling.
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  Investigate cases of theft, pilferage, and operational irregularities, providing detailed reports and recommendations to Management.

2. Regional Oversight & Branch Audits

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  Conduct routine field inspections across branch locations in Eastern Nigeria.
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  Perform rigorous, unannounced spot checks on stock levels, cash handling processes, and operational discipline.
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  Ensure consistent implementation of operational and quality standards across all branches.

3. Store Operations & Inventory Control

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  Maintain inventory accuracy using the FEFO (First Expired, First Out) system to minimize wastage.
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  Lead periodic stock counts and reconcile physical inventory with system records.
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  Supervise store operations at the Ajah outlet, enforcing discipline, accountability, and high performance standards.

4. Reporting & Documentation

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  Prepare detailed audit and inspection reports, highlighting risks, findings, and corrective actions.
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  Maintain accurate documentation of compliance checks, audit activities, and incident reports.
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  Track performance metrics and ensure timely resolution of identified issues.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline. (Licensed Pharmacist is an added advantage).
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years' experience in pharmaceutical retail, quality control, or internal audit.
• Travel Requirement: Willingness and availability to travel frequently across Eastern Nigeria on short notice.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in inventory management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Personal Attributes: High integrity, assertiveness, strong attention to detail, and excellent analytical skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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  Maintain <1% inventory variance between physical stock and system records.
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  Achieve zero expired products on active retail shelves.
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  Ensure 100% resolution rate for audit findings from spot checks.
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  Minimize stock-out incidents for high-demand SKUs.

Core Competencies

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  Risk Assessment & Fraud Detection
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  Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance
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  Inventory & Operations Management
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  Leadership & Team Supervision
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  Assertive Communication & Reporting

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:
hiring@mysigma.io

Subject Line: Quality Control Executive – Ajah