About the job

Position: Senior PharmacistLocation: Dubai, UAEEmployment Type: Full-time

A reputable healthcare organization in Dubai is seeking an experienced Senior Pharmacist to join its team.

• Key ResponsibilitiesMonitor and evaluate patient drug therapy, including appropriateness of medication, dosage, route of administration, drug interactions, therapeutic duplication, and adverse drug reactions.
• Review and verify inpatient and outpatient prescriptions for accuracy prior to dispensing.
• Provide pharmaceutical information and advice on new and investigational drugs, side effects, contraindications, compatibility, stability, and therapeutic risks.
• Provide patient education and counselling on medication therapy, proper medication use, and drug-related disease prevention.
• Manage and control narcotic and investigational medicines in accordance with approved policies and procedures.
• Prepare, package, dispense, and deliver medications and sterile products in line with established standards.
• Prepare sterile products, including IV admixtures and TPN.
• Maintain accurate electronic records and documentation of medications dispensed.
• Conduct routine inspections of medication storage areas and floor stocks to ensure expired or unusable medications are removed.
• Support the training and development of pharmacy students.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager.

• RequirementsBachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy is required.
• Master’s Degree in Pharmacy is preferred.
• Valid DHA license is required.
• Relevant pharmacy experience in accordance with the required experience criteria.
• Strong knowledge of medication therapy, drug interactions, prescription review, and pharmaceutical care.
• Experience in hospital or clinical pharmacy, sterile preparations, IV admixtures, and TPN is an advantage.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.