Job Summary
Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan is looking for a seasoned and dynamic Pharmacist for its Karachi Region.
Role and Responsibilities:
Warehouse Management
- Keep all medicines safely as per protocols
- Manage Karachi warehouse appropriately
- Support in licensing process of warehouse
- Provide assistance during audits
- Manage supplies and order inventory accordingly
- Keep track of requests received from health facilities across Sindh and Punjab
- Maintain inventory for FOC items received from donors
- Conduct physical count activities in pharmacies and share timely report
- Any other task as assigned by management
Dispensing & Patient Care
- Accurately dispense prescriptions according to doctor’s orders and legal requirements.
- Provide counseling to patients on dosage, side effects, interactions, and proper medication usage.
- Advise patients on over the counter (OTC) medications and general health products
Inventory & Stock Management
- Maintain stock levels and ensure availability of essential medications.
- Monitor drug expiry dates and ensure proper removal of expired or damaged stock.
- Maintain accurate inventory records using manual or electronic systems.
- Place orders with suppliers and ensure timely delivery of stock.
Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with drug laws and pharmacy regulations.
- Maintain and secure prescription records as per pharmacy council or government guidelines.
- Handle and document the sale of controlled or scheduled drugs properly.
Cash and Financial Handling
- Manage billing, receive payments, and handle daily cash and card transactions using AKHSP’s software
- Maintain proper cash register records and reconcile cash balances at the end of the day.
- Prepare daily sales and expense reports (if required).
Customer Service
- Attend to customer queries professionally and courteously.
- Handle complaints related to medication or service and escalate if necessary.
- Build trust and long-term relationships with patients and healthcare providers.
Professional Development
- Stay updated with new medicines, guidelines, and pharmacy practices.
- Attend training or seminars as needed.
Required Skills
Qualification and Competencies:
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or D-pharmacy from a recognized institution.
- Must possess a valid pharmacist license registered with the relevant Pharmacy Council
- Minimum 1-2 years’ working experience of inpatient and outpatient pharmacy
- Willing to work in different centers
- Excellent communication skills
- Time management & management Skills
- Appropriately organize the workload & able to work under pressure
- Basic to advance computer skills
- Willing to work beyond office hours, when needed
- May involve shift work, weekends, and public holidays
AKHS is committed to reducing our impact on climate and the environment and have set ourselves the goal of striving for net-zero carbon operations by 2030. All staff is expected to take part in making this a reality. The Pharmacist accompanied with his/her Line Manager is expected to identify and understand which aspects of his/her work have most impact on the environment, and define tasks, work, and personal goals within his/her work plan to reduce these impacts and bring AKHS closer to net zero.