Part-Time Pharmacist

About the role

Country Medical Pharmacy, a supplier and distributor of medical and pharmaceutical products based in Accra, Ghana, is hiring a part-time, on-site Pharmacist. The pharmacist dispenses prescription and over-the-counter medicines, advises patients on dosage, side effects and interactions, and helps optimise therapy with prescribers.

Key responsibilities

• Dispense prescription and over-the-counter medications accurately and counsel patients on proper dosage, side effects and interactions.
• Review prescriptions for legal and clinical appropriateness and maintain accurate patient medication records.
• Collaborate with prescribers on therapy optimization.
• Oversee pharmaceutical stock management, including ordering, storage and inventory control.
• Support compliance with regulatory and safety standards, contribute to customer service excellence, support health education initiatives and take part in quality improvement activities.

Required profile

• Licensed Pharmacist with a recognized pharmacy degree (e.g. B.Pharm, PharmD) and current registration with the Ghanaian professional council.
• Experience in retail or community pharmacy practice, including dispensing, patient counseling and customer service.
• Ability to interpret prescriptions accurately and use pharmacy management systems and basic computer applications.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, organizational skills and commitment to ethical practice, confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
• Flexibility to work part-time shifts, including weekends or evenings as needed; prior experience in medical supplies or healthcare retail is an advantage.