Pharmacy Technician (Rider)

Aga Khan University; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 335,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

Aga Khan University Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Technician (Rider) to support timely delivery of medications across Karachi. The role emphasizes accuracy in patient name/MR number checks, proper temperature control, and documentation of deliveries and cash handling where required.

The ideal candidate has an FSc/Intermediate or higher, a valid motorbike license, basic English, and tolerance for shifts, weekends and holidays. Prior pharmacy or delivery experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• FSc / Intermediate; graduate preferred.
• Valid motorbike driving licence.
• Experience in pharmacy, medical store or delivery work preferred.
• Basic knowledge of medicines and labels.
• Basic Google Maps/GPS and computer skills.
• Good communication and basic English reading.
• Physically fit and willing to work shifts, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Check patient name and MR number before delivery.
• Collect medicines from pharmacy after verification by the pharmacist.
• Check medicines and patient address before leaving.
• Keep refrigerated medicines at 2-8°C during delivery.
• Return undelivered medicines to the pharmacy.
• Maintain delivery and temperature records.
• Collect and submit cash, where required.
• Keep motorbike, delivery box and safety equipment clean and ready.
• Follow pharmacy safety rules and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Report any problem or patient medicine query to the pharmacist.

Skills

Good communication

Basic English reading

GPS/Maps skills

Computer skills

Education

FSc / Intermediate; graduate preferred

Job description

Job Description - Pharmacy Technician (Rider) (260003LJ)

Job Description

Department: Pharmacy Services

Entity: Aga Khan University Hospital

Introduction:

The Aga Khan University Hospital is a not-for-profit healthcare institute that offers all medical services to their patients under one roof. In addition to the tertiary care hospital in Karachi, AKUH has a network of 4 secondary care hospitals, 30+ Medical Centres, and over 300+ Clinical Laboratories, 50+ Pharmacies in over 120+ cities across Pakistan. It also offers Home Healthcare Services and home deliveries of medicines. The Hospital provides Zakat for those patients who are eligible, and the health systems offers generous Patient Welfare to support those in financial need. In recognition of its high quality and patient safety, the AKUH is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) as an Academic Medical Centre and its Clinical Laboratories are accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) for fast and accurate testing.

Pharmacy Services at the Aga Khan University Hospital is one of the most innovative and comprehensive institutional pharmacies in Pakistan. We believe the pharmacy is essential to improving outcomes and that the practice of hospital pharmacy can change the future of healthcare. We provide technology, leadership, analytics, and logistics expertise to improve pharmacy performance and deliver better patient outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Check patient name and MR number before delivery.
• Collect medicines from pharmacy after verification by the pharmacist.
• Check medicines and patient address before leaving.
• Keep refrigerated medicines at 2-8°C during delivery.
• Return undelivered medicines to the pharmacy.
• Maintain delivery and temperature records.
• Collect and submit cash, where required.
• Keep motorbike, delivery box and safety equipment clean and ready.
• Follow pharmacy safety rules and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Report any problem or patient medicine query to the pharmacist.

Requirements:

• FSc / Intermediate; graduate preferred.
• Valid motorbike driving licence.
• Experience in pharmacy, medical store or delivery work preferred.
• Basic knowledge of medicines and labels.
• Basic Google Maps/GPS and computer skills.
• Good communication and basic English reading.
• Physically fit and willing to work shifts, weekends and holidays.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.