Pharmacist – Arabic / Tagalog Speaker

Wakeb; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated pharmacist to provide exceptional pharmaceutical services. In this role, you will be responsible for dispensing medications, advising customers on their use, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. You will also engage with healthcare practitioners and manage inventory effectively. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the health and well-being sector while working in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to a thriving team, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy and a valid license from DHA/MOH/DOH.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a registered pharmacist in UAE.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications and provide information on drug interactions and side effects.
• Achieve sales targets through effective customer engagement and product knowledge.
• Maintain pharmacy records and ensure compliance with local regulations.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-solving Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy

Tools

Pharmaceutical Supplies

Medical Equipment

Job description

About GMG

GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, food and health sectors. Its vision is to inspire people to win in ways that make the world better. Today, GMG’s investments span across four key verticals: GMG Sports, GMG Food, GMG Health, and GMG Consumer Goods. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family, it has become a leading global company, affiliated with the world’s most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands into its markets.

About the role:

The role holder is responsible for providing customers with an effective pharmaceutical service by dispensing drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners as well as providing information to customers about medications and their use.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviews customer’s prescriptions to assure accuracy, to ascertain the needed drugs, and to evaluate their suitability
• Provides the customer with information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage
• Compounds and dispenses medications as prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners
• Ensures understanding the customer’s needs by conducting necessary questioning and providing assistance when necessary
• Achieves sales targets by using sales techniques, up-selling and cross selling of all Super Care categories
• Orders and purchases pharmaceutical supplies, medical supplies, or drugs, maintaining stock storing and handling
• Complies with local rules and regulations in regard to pharmacy activities, including but not limited to preparation, labeling and delivery of medication and other pharmaceutical supplies
• Maintains and reports the pharmacy’s records as required by the external authorities (i.e. Dubai Health Authority, Ministry of Health, etc.)
• Advises customers on the selection of medication brands, medical equipment, or healthcare supplies and trains them on how to use the devices (i.e. blood pressure devices, diabetes monitors, etc.)
• Develops strong working relationships with local physicians and healthcare practitioners with an objective to strengthen the Division’s business
• Liaises with insurance companies to process insurance on time and resolve billing issues
• Handles daily operational tasks such as inventory management, expiry management, merchandising, etc.
• Is Flexible to work in different shifts & location as assigned by the Line Manager in order to fulfill business requirements.
• Coaches and guides Trainee Pharmacists in preparation for their graduation or licensure
• Manages monthly mandatory reports related to all sales concerning controlled medicines as required by external authorities such as Dubai Health Authority, Ministry of Health, etc. (this will be assumed by those designated as a Pharmacist in Charge)
  

Self-Management:

• Defines performance goals at the start of the year in discussion with the reporting manager and ensures that the goals are achieved during the course of the year
• Takes ownership of his/her own learning agenda by identifying development needs in consultation with the manager and agreeing on the individual development plan which goes beyond just training and development
• Keeps abreast of professional developments, new techniques and current issues through continued education and professional growth
  

Job requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy
• License from: DHA/MOH/DOH
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a registered pharmacist in UAE.
• Strong Communication skills in English and Arabic / Tagalog.
  

Additional skills:

• Merchandising
• Product knowledge
• Problem-solving skills
• Quality and customer service orientation