Pharmacist – Pharmacy Operations & Medicines Management

About the role

CURE is seeking a dedicated Pharmacist to lead pharmacy operations at its Lusaka hospital. The role focuses on medicines management, regulatory compliance, and supporting clinical care through efficient pharmacy services.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day pharmacy operations, ensuring workflow efficiency and full compliance with regulatory and institutional standards.
• Manage procurement, storage, dispensing, and control of controlled substances, maintaining accurate records and audit trails.
• Monitor stock levels and expiry dates across pharmacy and wards to minimize wastage.
• Lead medication disposal exercises and coordinate with laboratory and ward teams.
• Identify, investigate, and implement corrective actions to reduce medication errors.
• Conduct the hospital’s annual forecasting and quantification for pharmaceutical and laboratory commodities.
• Source and order drugs from approved suppliers, balancing cost‑effectiveness with product quality.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control checks on incoming pharmaceutical products.
• Process import permits for international donations in liaison with regulatory authorities.
• Maintain patient medication records using the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and process ward requisitions.

Required profile

• Pharmacy degree with eligibility to practice as a pharmacist.
• Entry‑level experience or strong academic background in hospital pharmacy operations.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for controlled substances.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clinical and laboratory teams.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a mission‑driven organization serving children’s health and spiritual needs.
• Professional development in a multicultural, faith‑based environment.