Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan invites applications from qualified, experienced, and dynamic candidates for the position of Pharmacist based at Community Health Program, Sindh.

Position Summary:

The incumbent will work as a Pharmacist at Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan healthcare facilities to ensure the safe, accurate, and effective dispensing of medications, provide patient counselling, maintain regulatory compliance, and manage pharmacy inventory to ensure continuous and quality pharmaceutical services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Keep all medicines safely as per protocols
• Manage supplies and order inventory accordingly
• Conduct physical count activities in pharmacies and share timely report
• Any other task as assigned by management
• 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.
• Conduct follow-ups with patients who are regular customers
• 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.
• 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.
• 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).
• Report errors to management and finance teams on daily basis or when it occurs
• Attend customer queries professionally and courteously.
• Handle complaints related to medication or service and escalate if necessary.

Qualification, Experience & Skills Required:

• 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
• Management skills
• Willing to work in different AKHSP’ Health centers.

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 are expected to take part in making this a reality. The Pharmacist, accompanied with his/her Line Manager(s) 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.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.