Pharmacist

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Accurately dispense prescribed medications to patients and provide labeling and instructions for use;
• Ensure all prescriptions are filled in compliance with the country’s regulations;
• Verify patient information and prescription details for accuracy and completeness;
• Provide counselling to patients on the use of their medications, potential side effects, and interactions with other drugs and food;
• Monitor patients’ medication therapies to ensure effectiveness and safety;
• Work with healthcare providers to develop and optimize medication treatment plans;
• Manage and maintain the pharmacy inventory, ensuring medications are stored correctly within their expiration dates;
• Order and stock pharmaceutical supplies and medications in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP);
• Forecast and budget for annual pharmaceutical supplies and medications;
• Conduct regular audits to prevent theft and ensure accurate inventory records;
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of pharmacy laws and regulations;
• Ensure compliance with Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA) and Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) regulations regarding medication dispensing and pharmacy operations; and
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of medications dispensed and patient interactions
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate;
• Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy;
• Full registration and valid Practicing license from Health Professions Council of Zambia;
• Member of the Pharmaceutical Society of Zambia; and
• Minimum of two (2) years work experience.

All qualifications for all positions advertised must be verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).

Responsibilities

• Accurately dispense prescribed medications to patients and provide labeling and instructions for use;
• Ensure all prescriptions are filled in compliance with the country’s regulations;
• Verify patient information and prescription details for accuracy and completeness;
• Provide counselling to patients on the use of their medications, potential side effects, and interactions with other drugs and food;
• Monitor patients’ medication therapies to ensure effectiveness and safety;
• Work with healthcare providers to develop and optimize medication treatment plans;
• Manage and maintain the pharmacy inventory, ensuring medications are stored correctly within their expiration dates;
• Order and stock pharmaceutical supplies and medications in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP);
• Forecast and budget for annual pharmaceutical supplies and medications;
• Conduct regular audits to prevent theft and ensure accurate inventory records;
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of pharmacy laws and regulations;
• Ensure compliance with Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA) and Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) regulations regarding medication dispensing and pharmacy operations; and
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of medications dispensed and patient interactions
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

• Accurate dispensing of medications
• Knowledge of country regulations for prescription filling
• Patient counselling
• Medication therapy monitoring
• Pharmacy inventory management
• Forecasting and budgeting for pharmaceutical supplies
• Auditing
• Knowledge of pharmacy laws and regulations
• Compliance with ZAMRA and HPCZ regulations
• Record keeping

Qualifications

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate
• Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy
• Full registration and valid Practicing license from Health Professions Council of Zambia
• Member of the Pharmaceutical Society of Zambia

How to Apply

Job application procedure

Applications with detailed curriculum vitae, clearly indicating three (3) traceable referees, including their contact details, should be submitted and addressed to:

The Hon. Madam Speaker
National Assembly
Parliament Buildings
P.O Box31299
LUSAKA

The closing date of receipt of applications is 4th September, 2026.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.