Pharmacist - Community Healthcare

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 133,920 - 200,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Annual leave

Flexible shift options

Career progression pathways

Performance incentives

Job summary

AlFuttaim in Dubai is seeking a qualified Pharmacist - Community Healthcare to join its HealthHub Pharmacy team. This full-time role focuses on delivering high-quality pharmacy services, ensuring accurate dispensing of medications, and providing patient-centered care.

The ideal candidate will be an Emirati national with a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, having a minimum of 3 years of experience. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered in a modern healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of practical pharmacy experience in clinic, hospital, or retail healthcare settings.
• Strong patient communication and counseling abilities.
• Arabic speaking skills are strongly preferred for patient-facing responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Review prescriptions carefully for accuracy, dosage, contraindications, and legal compliance.
• Dispense prescribed medications while ensuring proper documentation and patient safety protocols.
• Counsel patients on medication usage and possible side effects.
• Provide physicians with professional pharmacological advice to improve treatment effectiveness.
• Monitor medicine stock levels and support inventory control.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy operations

Prescription verification and dispensing

Patient counseling and medication education

Pharmacy compliance and DHA regulations

Inventory and stock control

Electronic medical records and documentation

Medication safety protocols

Healthcare team collaboration

Microsoft Office and pharmacy management systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from a recognized university

DHA Pharmacist License or eligibility for pharmacist licensing in Dubai

Job description

Job Snapshot

Pharmacist - Community Healthcare

Location: Dubai, UAE

Industry: Hospital and Health Care

Function: Pharmacist

Experience: Minimum 3 years

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Pharmacist - Community Healthcare hiring opportunity in Dubai, UAE within the Hospital and Health Care sector for qualified Emirati professionals seeking a rewarding clinical role. Al-Futtaim Health is expanding its HealthHub Pharmacy team across Dubai and is looking for licensed pharmacists who are passionate about patient care, medication safety, and improving community healthcare outcomes through modern clinic-based pharmacy services.

Job Details

Country: UAE

City: Dubai

Industry: Hospital and Health Care

Function: Pharmacist

Salary: 12000-18000 (estimated salary range; confirm final offer with employer)

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Emirati

Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Pharmacist plays a critical role in supporting safe and effective patient treatment by ensuring accurate dispensing of medications, providing clinical guidance, and maintaining pharmacy compliance standards. This position directly supports physicians, nurses, and patients across HealthHub Clinics while helping strengthen Dubai's growing healthcare ecosystem through trusted pharmaceutical care.

Key Responsibilities

• Review prescriptions carefully for accuracy, dosage, contraindications, and legal compliance with UAE healthcare regulations
• Dispense prescribed medications while ensuring proper documentation and patient safety protocols
• Counsel patients on medication usage, dosage schedules, possible side effects, storage requirements, and drug interactions
• Provide physicians and healthcare teams with professional pharmacological advice to improve treatment effectiveness
• Maintain accurate pharmacy records and ensure all reporting meets DHA and clinic compliance standards
• Monitor medicine stock levels and support inventory control, expiry checks, and safe storage procedures
• Ensure pharmacy operations follow infection prevention, quality assurance, and workplace safety standards
• Participate in continuous professional development programs and contribute to pharmacy service improvements

Ideal Profile

• Emirati national eligible under Emiratisation hiring programs
• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from a recognized university
• DHA Pharmacist License or eligibility for pharmacist licensing in Dubai
• Minimum 3 years of practical pharmacy experience in clinic, hospital, or retail healthcare settings
• Strong patient communication and counseling abilities
• Arabic speaking skills are strongly preferred for patient-facing responsibilities
• Comfortable working in fast-paced multidisciplinary healthcare environments

Skills Set

• Clinical pharmacy operations
• Prescription verification and dispensing
• Patient counseling and medication education
• Pharmacy compliance and DHA regulations
• Inventory and stock control
• Electronic medical records and documentation
• Medication safety protocols
• Healthcare team collaboration
• Microsoft Office and pharmacy management systems

Why Join Us

• Join one of Dubai's most respected healthcare employers under Al-Futtaim Group
• Work in modern HealthHub clinic pharmacies across multiple prime Dubai locations
• Benefit from structured Emiratisation development programs and career progression pathways
• Enjoy flexible shift options with full-time and rostered work schedules
• Competitive compensation package with performance incentives
• Health insurance, life insurance, annual leave, and long-term career stability
• Make a meaningful contribution to community healthcare delivery across the UAE

About the Company

Al-Futtaim Health, through its HealthHub Clinics network, delivers advanced community healthcare services across Dubai with a strong focus on patient-centered care and clinical excellence. Backed by the trusted legacy of Al-Futtaim Group, HealthHub combines modern medical technology, experienced healthcare professionals, and internationally recognized standards to provide high-quality pharmacy and healthcare services across the UAE.