Pharmacy Head

Job Description

Samaritan Surgical Center, Ethiopia’s first to specialize in surgical services such as arthroscopic total hip replacement (insertion of artificial hip) and arthroscopic knee surgeries, Neurosurgery (including brain, skull, and spine), Urology surgery (including kidney and bladder), Plastic Surgery, Neuro-Interventional/Neuro ICU, 24/7 trauma and emergency surgeries, etc. The surgical center is a state-of-the-art facility that incorporates the latest surgery theatres, pre- and post-surgery rooms, recovery rooms, surgical wards, ICU, and diagnostic facilities, and it is staffed by renowned surgeons. The surgical facility focuses on providing sustainable, high-quality surgical care to patients. Accordingly, for the successful implementation of the Health Center activities, Samaritan Surgical Center would like to invite interested and qualified applicants for the position of Pharmacy Head.

Special Skills

• Leadership and team management
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations and compliance
• Inventory and supply chain management
• Medication safety and clinical pharmacy expertise
• Financial and operational management
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage daily pharmacy operations
• Supervise, train, and evaluate pharmacy staff
• Ensure safe, accurate, and timely dispensing of medications
• Maintain compliance with regulatory and legal requirements
• Manage procurement, inventory, and stock control systems
• Ensure proper storage and handling of all pharmaceuticals
• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
• Monitor medication safety and prevent dispensing errors
• Provide clinical guidance and patient counseling support
• Prepare and review reports on pharmacy performance and stock status
• Develop and implement pharmacy policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Ensure quality assurance, infection control, and continuous service improvement

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• BSc Degree in Pharmacy

Experience Required

• A minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience

Special Skills and Knowledge

• Written/Oral Communication: Demonstrates ability for self-expression with clarity, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Judgment/Problem Solving: Exercises discretion and develops sound decisions based on available information and criteria; facilitates difficult situations by identifying and resolving problems in a timely fashion
• Teamwork/Cooperation: Works effectively with peers, staff, and superiors; is able to achieve overall results and either leads or participates in group efforts in a cooperative, dependable manner
• Initiative: Assumes independent initiative by using resourceful and imaginative ideas to improve departmental performance
• Flexibility/Adaptability: Demonstrates ability to respond and adjust quickly and smoothly to new and changing conditions
• Planning and Prioritizing: Demonstrates the ability to establish objectives, strategies, and action plans; is able to prioritize realistically and effectively
• Knowledge of/Compliance with Policies: Exhibits accurate knowledge of and effectiveness in applying country laws, company, and departmental policies and procedures

Health and Safety

• Maintains a workplace free of any hazards and seeks assistance from the appropriate departments for investigating, evaluating, and resolving hazards to provide a safe and healthful work environment

Skills Required:

• Pharmaceutical