AHADU PLC was established in 1992 by two professional business persons with the aim to spur rapid industrial growth, establish and develop modern Mechanized farms, establish a health and grain & pulses export business, invest in real estate.

Vision: To be the leading fast-moving consumer goods manufacturing in Ethiopia, East Africa and beyond

Mission: To transform society and enrich lives by providing quality and affordable products.

Purpose of the Job:

To drive the growth and profitable operation of the Pharmacy (AXUM Pharmacy) by directing a customer-focused, cost-efficient, and safe retail and distribution of pharmaceutical products supplied by the Company.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare annual sales plan.
• Coordinate necessary arrangements to obtain drugs needed in the Pharmacy.
• Check for proper storage of medicines, follow up inventory levels and release purchase orders.
• Check for proper shelving of medicines based on their sensitivity to light, expiry date, pace of movement and regulatory requirements.
• Enforce compliance with all regional and federal laws, company policies and procedures, and regarding the licences of the Pharmacy personnel.
• Maintain inventory levels to company goals, rotate stock, comply with recalls, and utilize return process.
• Get the approval from the Head, Pharmaceuticals Retail Department and procure medicines that are not available at Ahadu pharmaceuticals.
• Approve transfer of overstocked medicines to and from other Ahadu pharmacies.
• Offer general advice and professional assistance and guidance to patients.
• Evaluate medicines for their pricing, rate of sell and shelf life and make recommendations for the wholesale department.
• Provide guidelines and instructions for the safe preparation, compounding, dispensing and administration of medications to include appropriate labelling and expiration dates.
• Resolve customer complaints.
• Follow up inventory levels and protect overall losses and discrepancies and expiry in the inventory.
• Maintain good business relations with internal and external customer and widen customer base through strong relationships.
• Offer health promotion and prevention activities, for example, training people to use devices such as blood pressure or diabetes monitors.
• Act as Pharmacist-In-Charge for regulatory, legal, third party insurance and audit purposes.
• Maintain proper Pharmacy and general safety procedures and standards.
• Maintain adherence to company and regulatory dress code standards, and direct Pharmacy team in maintaining appropriate professional appearance.
• Coordinate Pharmacy schedule; direct and monitor Pharmacy personnel and performance by providing ongoing and constructive feedback, training, and evaluations; make recommendations for hiring, promotion, and termination.
• Evaluate the periodic performance of his/her subordinates.
• Manage staff by maintaining effective employee relations according to company policies and employment laws and ensure relevant Human Resources (HR) procedures are followed.

Job Requirements

Qualification

• Pharm/B.Sc Degree in Pharmacy
• At least Five years of experience as a licensed pharmacist with 2 to 3 years of experience as a head pharmacist.
• Working knowledge of purchasing pharmaceutical supplies and inventory and compounding of prescriptions and pharmaceutical preparations.
• Strong organizational and supervisory skills.
• Strong customer service orientation and communication skills.
• Able to stay calm and work well under pressure.
• Good Knowledge of Pharmaceuticals Business, Pharmaceuticals Products & Retail Pharmacy
• Good Knowledge of Regulatory Authority Rules and Regulations
• Skill in the use of computer