Droga Pharma PLC External Vacancy Announcement

Droga Pharma PLC was established in April 2015 by a group of healthcare professionals with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical, research, and manufacturing sectors. The company operates across pharmaceutical importing, wholesaling, and retailing to serve both the public and private health sectors of Ethiopia. Staffed with a highly qualified and dedicated team of over 400 employees, Droga Pharma generates annual sales exceeding $25 million USD in the private market and has secured over $60 million USD in government tenders through manufacturing partners.

To meet its growing operational demands and continue building its human capital, Droga Pharma PLC is seeking a proactive, talented, and highly motivated individual for the following open position:

Position: Junior Human Resource Officer

• Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Experience Requirement: Fresh Graduate (Zero / 0 Years of Experience)
• Educational Qualification: BA Degree in Management, Human Resource Management, or any related business field of study from a recognized College or University.
• Languages Required: Proficiency in Amharic and English.

General Mission & Job Summary:

The Junior HR Officer will assist in initiating policies, plans, and procedures relating to recruitment, selection, employee placement, promotion, transfer, outsourcing, and contract administration. The role holder will support day-to-day operations to ensure the timely availability of manpower for operational needs and help implement Droga Pharma’s overarching Human Capital Strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruitment & Selection: Support end-to-end recruitment pipelines including drafting job postings, screening profiles, setting up interviews, conducting reference checks, and maintaining a talent pipeline.
• Onboarding & Employee Relations: Coordinate onboarding and orientation programs for new hires. Serve as an accessible point of contact for employee inquiries, helping to foster a positive work environment and address grievances in line with local labor regulations.
• Performance & Development: Assist managers in tracking performance review frameworks, goal setting, and identifying employee training and development milestones.
• Compensation, Benefits & Payroll: Administer employee leave records and benefits databases. Assist with monthly payroll preparations in coordination with the Finance department and conduct regular salary benchmarking.
• Documentation & Compliance: Manage up-to-date, highly confidential employee personnel files. Draft employment contracts, confirmation letters, and promotion notices while ensuring compliance with the Ethiopian Labor Proclamation, pension laws, and tax requirements.
• Reporting & Strategy: Support organizational planning by preparing monthly HR reports and workforce analytics. Act as a Droga Group Brand Ambassador and support change management initiatives.

Core Competencies & Skills:

• Technical Skills: Basic knowledge of HR policies, regulatory compliance, and foundational HR analytics and reporting. Ability to deliver quality work under tight deadlines.
• Professional Skills: Good analytical, problem-solving, and structural communication skills.
• Personal Traits: High integrity, honesty, accountability, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills to build lasting professional relationships.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified fresh graduates who meet the above criteria are invited to submit their updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and credentials online.

• Application Method: Applications must be submitted through the official portal link:🌐 Droga Pharma Official Application Portal (Or use the dedicated online link provided on the recruitment announcement platform).

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be communicated with for technical screening, exams, and interviews. Droga Pharma PLC is an equal-opportunity employer.