Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan is looking for a seasoned and dynamic Pharmacist for its Karachi Region.

Key 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.

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.