Pharmacist - Community Pharmacy Services

GMG Gulf; Dubai; On-site; AED 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

GMG is hiring a Pharmacist for Community Pharmacy Services in Dubai. The role focuses on safe dispensing, patient counselling, and delivering high-quality community pharmacy services across busy retail environments. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Pharmacy with a DHA license or eligibility and 1–2 years of UAE experience, with strong English communication and solid knowledge of regulations, inventory management, and insurance coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy and DHA license or eligibility.
• 1–2 years of UAE pharmacist experience.
• Dispensing accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Strong English communication.
• Retail pharmacy operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Review prescriptions for accuracy before dispensing.
• Compound, prepare and dispense medications per physician instructions.
• Explain dosage, storage, and interactions to customers.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and proper records.
• Manage inventory, stock levels and expiry dates.
• Process insurance transactions and coordinate with providers.
• Support merchandising and daily operations.

Skills

Prescription Review

Dispensing Accuracy

Medication Counselling

DHA Regulations

Drug Interactions

Inventory Management

Insurance Claims

Retail Pharmacy Ops

Patient Safety

English Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Pharmacist - Community Pharmacy Services Job Snapshot Role: Pharmacist - Community Pharmacy Services Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Pharmaceutical Function: Pharmacist Experience: 1-2 years Job Type: Full-time

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Pharmaceutical Function: Pharmacist Salary: 5000-8000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

This position supports the safe and efficient delivery of community pharmacy services while helping customers make informed decisions about prescribed medicines and appropriate healthcare products. The Pharmacist is responsible for maintaining dispensing accuracy, regulatory compliance and reliable stock availability while contributing to the commercial performance of the pharmacy through knowledgeable customer engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Review prescriptions for accuracy, completeness and suitability before dispensing prescribed medicines.
• Compound, prepare and dispense medications in accordance with physician instructions and applicable pharmacy regulations.
• Explain dosage, administration, storage requirements, possible side effects and relevant drug interactions clearly to customers.
• Assess customer requirements through appropriate questioning and provide professional assistance within the pharmacist 's permitted scope of practice.
• Maintain compliance with Dubai Health Authority, Ministry of Health and other applicable regulatory requirements covering preparation, labeling, dispensing and pharmaceutical records.
• Process insurance transactions efficiently and coordinate with insurance providers to resolve approvals, billing discrepancies and related issues.
• Manage pharmaceutical and medical supply ordering while maintaining appropriate stock levels and storage conditions.
• Monitor medicine expiry dates, stock rotation and inventory accuracy to minimize losses and maintain product availability.
• Support merchandising and the daily operational requirements of the pharmacy.
• Apply responsible up-selling and cross-selling techniques across relevant Super Care product categories while keeping customer needs central to recommendations.
• Maintain accurate pharmacy records and prepare documentation required for regulatory inspection or reporting.
• Work across assigned shifts and pharmacy locations when required to maintain operational coverage.

Ideal Profile

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor 's Degree in Pharmacy and possess a valid DHA License or Eligibility Letter. Applicants should bring 1-2 years of registered pharmacist experience in the UAE, with practical exposure to prescription dispensing, customer counselling and day-to-day retail pharmacy operations. A strong understanding of medication safety, pharmaceutical regulations and inventory practices is important. The role also requires confidence when communicating with customers, physicians, insurers and colleagues. Strong spoken and written English communication skills are required.

Skills Set

• Prescription Review and Dispensing
• DHA Pharmacy Regulations
• Medication Counselling
• Drug Interaction Awareness
• Dosage and Storage Guidance
• Pharmacy Inventory Management
• Medicine Expiry Control
• Insurance Claims Processing
• Pharmaceutical Stock Handling
• Prescription Record Management
• Retail Pharmacy Operations
• Customer Needs Assessment
• Pharmacy Merchandising
• Cross-Selling and Up-Selling
• Regulatory Documentation

Why Join Us

Dubai 's Pharmaceutical and community pharmacy market continues to create demand for licensed professionals who combine clinical knowledge with strong retail operations experience. This position offers exposure to prescription services, insurance coordination, inventory management and customer-facing pharmacy operations within an established regional business. The role can also strengthen practical experience in regulated UAE pharmacy operations while providing opportunities to develop broader commercial, customer service and healthcare retail capabilities.

About the Company

GMG is a global well-being business operating across sport, food, health and consumer goods. The company manages, distributes and manufactures a diverse portfolio of international and home-grown brands across the Middle East, North Africa and Asia. Its health and retail operations provide professionals with exposure to established consumer and pharmacy businesses in fast-growing regional markets.