Retail pharmacist Needed

 

 

Responsible for dispensing and controlling both prescription and non-prescription medicine.

Must work to legal and ethical guidelines with knowledge of Drugs & Related Substance Act and compliance with BOMRA

Employment as a retail pharmacist involves:

• providing advice about health issues, symptoms and medications in response

to customer enquiries

• recruiting, training and managing staff
• processing prescriptions and dispensing medication
• ordering and selling medicines and other stock
• meeting medical representatives
• managing budgets
• keeping statistical and financial records
• preparing publicity materials and displays
• admin of medical Aids

Qualifications and training required

Minimum of a Bachelor in Pharmacy from a recognized institution

Relevant experience gained in any retail area involving contact with customers or the general public can be beneficial.

Registered with Botswana Health Professionals council

Key skills for retail pharmacists

• Maturity
• Attentiveness
• Responsibility
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Organisational skills & commercial awareness
• Verbal communication skills
• Confidence