Job Title: Pharmacist

Department: Pharmacy Services / Healthcare

Location: Marayoor, Munnar, Idukki District, Kerala, India

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Overview

1. We are seeking a dedicated, meticulous, and compassionate Pharmacist to join our clinical care team in Marayoor (Munnar region, Idukki District). The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the hospital pharmacy, ensuring accurate dispensing of medications to inpatient and outpatient departments, managing drug inventory, and offering drug information and counseling to patients. On-site accommodation is provided.

Key Responsibilities

1. Medication Dispensing & Clinical Operations:
2. Review, verify, and accurately dispense prescription medications for both Outpatient (OP) and Inpatient (IP) hospital departments.
3. Check prescriptions for appropriate dosage, potential drug interactions, side effects, and therapeutic compatibility before dispensing.
4. Counsel patients and caregivers on proper medication usage, dosage regimens, potential side effects, and storage conditions.
5. Inventory & Stock Management:
6. Monitor stock levels, track expiry dates, and manage stock replenishment to ensure zero stock-outs of essential life-saving and emergency drugs.
7. Maintain precise registers for narcotics, controlled substances, and high-alert medications as per legal and statutory guidelines.
8. Coordinate with vendors and distributors to manage hospital pharmaceutical inventory efficiently.
9. Compliance & Quality Assurance:
10. Adhere strictly to hospital policies, state drug regulations, and pharmacy safety standards.
11. Maintain clean, organized, and properly temperature-controlled medication storage areas (cold chain maintenance).

Key Skills & Competencies

1. Thorough knowledge of pharmacology, drug dosages, standard medical terminology, and pharmaceutical inventory practices.
2. Proficiency in pharmacy management software and basic computer applications.
3. Strong attention to detail, accuracy in stock keeping, and ethical professional conduct.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in Malayalam and Tamil (preferred due to the local demographic in the Marayoor/Munnar border region), alongside working knowledge of English.

Preferred Education & Qualifications

1. Education: Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) or Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) from a recognized institution.
2. Registration: Valid registration with the Kerala State Pharmacy Council (KSPC) is mandatory.