Reporting to: Medical Administrator / Hospital Administrator
Position Summary
Responsible for managing the hospital's single pharmacy unit, ensuring safe and accurate dispensing of medicines, compliance with statutory regulations, effective inventory management, and coordination with medical and nursing teams to support patient care.
Key Responsibilities
1. Pharmacy Operations
Manage day-to-day operations of the hospital pharmacy.
Dispense medicines accurately as per valid prescriptions.
Ensure timely supply of medicines to OPD, IPD, ICU, OT, and other hospital units.
Prevent dispensing errors through strict adherence to protocols.
2. Inventory Management
Monitor stock levels and reorder to avoid shortages.
Maintain accurate records of receipts, issues, and returns.
Track expiry dates and remove expired medicines as per policy.
Maintain proper storage conditions, including temperature-sensitive drugs.
3. Compliance
Ensure operations comply with the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, Pharmacy Act, and NABH standards.
Maintain statutory registers, licences, and required documentation.
Handle narcotics and controlled substances as per legal guidelines.
4. Coordination & Communication
Liaise with doctors, RMOs, and nurses for medicine availability and substitutions.
Inform medical teams promptly about shortages or delays in supply.
5. Staff Support & Training
Supervise and guide assistant pharmacists or pharmacy helpers (if any).
Provide orientation to new staff on pharmacy protocols and safety.
Qualifications & Experience
Education: B.Pharm or M.Pharm from a recognised institution.
Licensure: Valid registration with State Pharmacy Council.
Experience: Minimum 5 years in hospital pharmacy operations, preferably in a 150+ bed hospital.
Skills Required
Excellent knowledge of hospital formulary and drug usage.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong organisational skills.
Ability to work effectively with medical and nursing teams.
Basic computer proficiency (HIS / MS Office).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ?30,000.00 - ?40,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
Do you have experience in hospital formulary and drug usage?
Do you have a valid registration with the State Pharmacy Council?
Do you have a minimum of 5 years of experience in hospital pharmacy operations, preferably in a hospital with 150+ beds?
Work Location: In person
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