Posted Oct 30, 2026 53 views
The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), a leading not-for-profit healthcare institution in Karachi, Pakistan, is seeking a Senior Pharmacist to join its Pharmacy Services department. AKUH is renowned for providing comprehensive medical services through its tertiary care hospital, a network of off-campus hospitals, medical centers, clinical laboratories, and pharmacies across the country. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) and its laboratories by the College of American Pathologists (CAP). Committed to diversity and inclusion, AKUH fosters a respectful and supportive work environment for all employees and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
The Senior Pharmacist will play a vital role within the Division of Pharmacy, a multisite integrated service equipped with advanced medication management systems and a strong focus on pharmaceutical care and clinical pharmacy practices. Responsibilities include assisting in the implementation of optimal drug therapy plans, guidelines, and protocols. The incumbent will identify, resolve, and prevent potential and actual drug-related problems by reviewing medical literature, patient profiles, laboratory data, and drug use trends, including adverse drug reaction reports and adherence to guidelines.
This role requires ensuring capacity building and manpower training by preparing and delivering educational programs for pharmacists, interns, and technicians. The Senior Pharmacist will also conduct periodic knowledge assessments for all staff members. Proper inventory management and handling of drugs and pharmacy supplies must be assured, alongside maintaining documentation and periodic monitoring of controlled drug records.
Enhancing patient safety and promoting cost-effective, rational medication use are critical. The pharmacist will liaise closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to communicate safe and effective medication practices. This includes conducting focus groups, quality grand rounds, and disseminating information through sessions or educational materials.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Pharm D, or a Master’s degree in Pharmacy. Additional training in hospital pharmacy is preferred. Professional registration with the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan is mandatory. Applicants should have between four to six years of experience working in a tertiary care hospital pharmacy, including at least two years in a supervisory role.
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to interpret and understand prescriptions, formularies, and their pharmacological actions. Strong supervisory skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and training levels are essential. Experience in continuous career development and a working knowledge of hospital pharmacy services, including various drug distribution systems, are required.
Preferred Qualifications and Benefits:
Teaching experience with pharmacy apprentices or within a school of pharmacy is highly desirable. The role may require flexibility to work in any area of the hospital pharmacy as needed. Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted as part of the hiring process.
AKUH offers a supportive work environment within a prestigious institution recognized for its commitment to patient safety, quality care, and professional development. The hospital also provides Zakat and patient welfare programs to assist eligible patients in financial need, reflecting its dedication to community service.
This position is based in Karachi, Pakistan, within the Pharmacy Services department at Aga Khan University Hospital.
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