Background: Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan (AKHS, P) runs one of the largest not-for-profit private healthcare systems in the country, with a focus on the regions of Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Sindh. Its core focus includes initiatives for hard-to-reach populations through services like outreach clinics, training of community midwives to provide low-cost health services in remote areas, screening for non-communicable diseases, and digital health solutions.

Position Summary: Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan is looking for a competent Pharmacist based at Aga Khan Diagnostic Centre, Ghakuch.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and validate prescriptions for accuracy, safety, and appropriateness.
• Dispense medicines in accordance with medical orders and hospital policies.
• Prevent and resolve medication-related problems.
• Provide medication counselling to patients regarding correct usage, side effects, and interactions.
• Monitor patient responses to drug therapy and make recommendations.
• Participate in ward rounds and multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Maintain adequate stock levels of medicines, vaccines, and medical surgical supplies.
• Ensure proper storage conditions for all pharmaceutical items.
• Manage control of narcotics/controlled substances as per regulations.
• Monitor, document, and report adverse drug reactions (ADRs).
• Ensure compliance with hospital and national pharmacovigilance guidelines.
• Provide training and guidance to pharmacy staff, nurses, and pharmacy Asst.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, Drug Regulatory Authority guidelines, and legal requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of dispensing, controlled substances, and adverse events.
• Contribute to the development of hospital formularies and treatment guidelines.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Pharm D. (Doctor of Pharmacy)
• Fresh Pharmacist, Preference will be given to experienced candidates
• Ability to speak and understand job related English, sufficient to carryout nursing care instructions.
• Demonstrate polite and courteous behavior at all time.
• Demonstrate positive attitude to those in authority.

Ability to give oral instructions / information to patients and visitors in Urdu

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for test/interview. AKHS, P is an equal opportunity employer and females are encouraged to apply.”  

Considering the urgency of positions, interviews will be conducted on rolling basis

AKHS is committed to reducing our impact on climate and the environment and have set ourselves the goal of striving for net-zero carbon operations by 2030. All staff is expected to take part in making this a reality. The Pharmacist accompanied with his/her Line Manager is expected to identify and understand which aspects of his/her work have most impact on the environment, and define tasks, work, and personal goals within his/her work plan to reduce these impacts and bring AKHS closer to net zero.

Interested candidates meeting the criteria can apply latest by January 25, 2026