Pharmacist I

Imperial College London Diabetes & Endocrine Centre; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial College London Diabetes & Endocrine Centre (ICLDEC) in the UAE is seeking an Outpatient Pharmacist to dispense medications safely for ambulatory patients, provide counselling on dosing and storage, and support high-volume outpatient operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, a valid DOH license, and 4–5 years of hospital or outpatient pharmacy experience, with a focus on medication safety and continuous quality improvement in a busy healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy required.
• Valid DOH license required.
• 4–5 years of experience in outpatient or hospital pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and dispense outpatient prescriptions according to DOH and hospital standards.
• Provide patient counselling on medication use, dosing, precautions, and storage.
• Ensure timely dispensing to maintain patient flow and wait times.
• Identify and resolve potential drug interactions and duplications.
• Coordinate with physicians and nurses to clarify medication orders.
• Support medication safety initiatives and inventory management.

Skills

Patient counselling

Dispensing accuracy

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Overview

M42 delivers comprehensive healthcare services across the full continuum of care; from primary care to advanced specialty treatments. Leveraging cutting-edge health technologies and precision medicine, we ensure the highest standards of effectiveness, efficiency, and patient-centred outcomes. With a global presence spanning more than 480 facilities in 27 countries and a dedicated workforce of over 20,000 professionals, M42 is uniquely positioned to redefine the future of healthcare on a global scale.

Imperial College London Diabetes & Endocrine Centre (ICLDEC) is a global leader in diabetes and endocrine treatment, education and research. Established in 2006 by Mubadala in partnership with Restricted the UK’s Imperial College London, the Centre specializes in treating all types of diabetes and endocrine disorders, as well as focusing on diabetes research, training, and public health awareness. The Centre, which operates four branches across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra, has gained international recognition for its holistic approach to the treatment of diabetes and related complications that enables patients to receive the full spectrum of care in one place.

The Outpatient Pharmacist is responsible for providing safe, accurate, and efficient dispensing of medications to all ambulatory patients while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies. The role supports high-volume outpatient operations, delivers patient counselling, and contributes to medication safety and quality improvement initiatives within the department.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and dispense outpatient prescriptions in accordance with Department of Health (DOH), Joint Commission International (JCI), and hospital standards.
• Provide accurate patient counselling on medication use, dosing, precautions, and storage.
• Ensure timely dispensing to maintain optimal patient flow and waiting-time targets.
• Identify and resolve therapeutic duplications, interactions, and medication-related issues.
• Coordinate with physicians and nurses to clarify and optimize medication orders.
• Support medication safety initiatives, LASA management, and high-alert medication guidelines.
• Maintain accurate inventory control, expiry monitoring, and proper storage conditions.
• Document interventions and contribute to quality and performance improvement activities.
• Participate in department meetings, training, and competency assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy
• Valid DOH license.
• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in an outpatient or hospital pharmacy setting