Head Pharmacist – Ahadu PLC
Pharmaceutical
Ahadu PLC
AHADU PLC was established in 1992 by two professional business persons with the aim to spur rapid industrial growth, establish and develop modern Mechanized farms, establish a health and grain & pulses export business, invest in real estate.
Vision: To be the leading fast-moving consumer goods manufacturing in Ethiopia, East Africa and beyond
Mission: To transform society and enrich lives by providing quality and affordable products.
Purpose of the Job:
To drive the growth and profitable operation of the Pharmacy (AXUM Pharmacy) by directing a customer-focused, cost-efficient, and safe retail and distribution of pharmaceutical products supplied by the Company.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
· Prepare annual sales plan.
· Coordinate necessary arrangements to obtain drugs needed in the Pharmacy.
· Check for proper storage of medicines, follow up inventory levels and release purchase orders.
· Check for proper shelving of medicines based on their sensitivity to light, expiry date, pace of movement and regulatory requirements.
· Enforce compliance with all regional and federal laws, company policies and procedures, and regarding the licences of the Pharmacy personnel.
· Maintain inventory levels to company goals, rotate stock, comply with recalls, and utilize return process.
· Get the approval from the Head, Pharmaceuticals Retail Department and procure medicines that are not available at Ahadu pharmaceuticals.
· Approve transfer of overstocked medicines to and from other Ahadu pharmacies.
· Offer general advice and professional assistance and guidance to patients.
· Evaluate medicines for their pricing, rate of sell and shelf life and make recommendations for the wholesale department.
· Provide guidelines and instructions for the safe preparation, compounding, dispensing and administration of medications to include appropriate labelling and expiration dates.
· Resolve customer complaints.
· Follow up inventory levels and protect overall losses and discrepancies and expiry in the inventory.
· Maintain good business relations with internal and external customer and widen customer base through strong relationships.
· Offer health promotion and prevention activities, for example, training people to use devices such as blood pressure or diabetes monitors.
· Act as Pharmacist-In-Charge for regulatory, legal, third party insurance and audit purposes.
· Maintain proper Pharmacy and general safety procedures and standards.
· Maintain adherence to company and regulatory dress code standards, and direct Pharmacy team in maintaining appropriate professional appearance.
· Coordinate Pharmacy schedule; direct and monitor Pharmacy personnel and performance by providing ongoing and constructive feedback, training, and evaluations; make recommendations for hiring, promotion, and termination.
· Evaluate the periodic performance of his/her subordinates.
· Manage staff by maintaining effective employee relations according to company policies and employment laws and ensure relevant Human Resources (HR) procedures are followed.
Qualification
– Pharm/B.Sc Degree in Pharmacy
– At least Five years of experience as a licensed pharmacist with 2 to 3 years of experience as a head pharmacist.
– Working knowledge of purchasing pharmaceutical supplies and inventory and compounding of prescriptions and pharmaceutical preparations.
– Strong organizational and supervisory skills.
– Strong customer service orientation and communication skills.
– Able to stay calm and work well under pressure.
– Good Knowledge of Pharmaceuticals Business, Pharmaceuticals Products & Retail Pharmacy
– Good Knowledge of Regulatory Authority Rules and Regulations
– Skill in the use of computer
Attractive