Pharmacist
2026-07-07T09:02:18+00:00
Sunrise Pharmaceuticals Limited
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FULL_TIME
Lilongwe
Lilongwe
10101
Malawi
Pharmaceutical
Healthcare, Science & Engineering, Sales & Retail, Business Operations, Customer Service
2026-07-15T17:00:00+00:00
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Background
Sunrise Pharmaceuticals Limited has commenced new operations under new management in Lilongwe.
Job Purpose
The Pharmacist will be responsible for providing professional pharmaceutical services, ensuring safe dispensing of medicines, advising customers and patients, maintaining regulatory compliance, and protecting the quality and safety of pharmaceutical products at Sunrise Pharmaceuticals.
In the modern healthcare environment, the Pharmacist is not only responsible for dispensing medicines, but also for patient safety, medicine counselling, pharmacovigilance, digital record keeping, stock control, compliance, ethical practice, and supporting the growth of a trusted pharmaceutical business.
Key Responsibilities
- Dispense medicines accurately, safely, and professionally in accordance with prescriptions, applicable laws, and pharmacy standards.
- Review prescriptions to ensure correct dosage, medicine suitability, possible interactions, contraindications, and patient safety.
- Provide professional advice to customers and patients on medicine use, dosage, side effects, storage, and general health guidance.
- Ensure that prescription-only medicines, controlled medicines, and other regulated products are handled strictly according to applicable regulations.
- Maintain proper records of prescriptions, sales, controlled medicines, stock movement, expired items, and regulatory documents.
- Monitor medicine quality, storage conditions, expiry dates, batch numbers, and cold chain requirements.
- Support stock control by checking stock levels, identifying slow-moving items, reporting expiries, and recommending reordering needs.
- Ensure the pharmacy premises are clean, organized, safe, and compliant with professional standards.
- Report adverse drug reactions, product quality issues, suspected counterfeit products, and medicine safety concerns where required.
- Work with the Pharmaceuticals Manager to ensure PMRA compliance, licensing standards, inspections, and regulatory readiness.
- Train and supervise pharmacy assistants, sales staff, and support staff on medicine handling, customer service, and ethical conduct.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient and customer information at all times.
- Use pharmacy systems, digital stock records, Excel, and reporting tools to maintain accurate and modern pharmacy operations.
- Support customer service, business growth, and the professional reputation of Sunrise Pharmaceuticals.
- Prevent unauthorized dispensing, stock misuse, medicine wastage, expired product sales, and unethical practices.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree or equivalent recognized pharmacy qualification.
- Must be registered or eligible for registration as a pharmacist with the relevant pharmacy regulatory authority in Malawi.
- Must hold or be able to obtain the required practicing license or professional authorization in accordance with applicable PMRA requirements.
- Additional training in clinical pharmacy, community pharmacy, pharmacovigilance, pharmaceutical supply chain, or healthcare management will be an added advantage.
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Required Experience
- Minimum of 2 to 4 years’ experience as a practicing Pharmacist in a retail pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, wholesale pharmacy, clinic, pharmaceutical company, or healthcare setting.
- Experience in community pharmacy, dispensing, stock control, regulatory compliance, and patient counselling is highly preferred.
- Experience using pharmacy software, inventory systems, digital records, or ERP systems will be an added advantage.
Key Skills and Competencies
- Strong knowledge of medicines, dosage, side effects, interactions, and safe dispensing practices.
- Excellent understanding of pharmacy ethics, patient safety, and professional standards.
- Good knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations and compliance requirements.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication and counselling skills.
- High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
- Good customer service and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to supervise pharmacy support staff professionally.
- Strong record-keeping and documentation skills.
- Good computer skills and ability to use digital pharmacy systems.
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
Performance Expectations
The Pharmacist will be expected to ensure safe and ethical dispensing, maintain accurate records, support compliance, reduce medicine-related risks, improve customer trust, protect product quality, and help Sunrise Pharmaceuticals become a respected and reliable pharmaceutical service provider.
* Dispense medicines accurately, safely, and professionally in accordance with prescriptions, applicable laws, and pharmacy standards. * Review prescriptions to ensure correct dosage, medicine suitability, possible interactions, contraindications, and patient safety. * Provide professional advice to customers and patients on medicine use, dosage, side effects, storage, and general health guidance. * Ensure that prescription-only medicines, controlled medicines, and other regulated products are handled strictly according to applicable regulations. * Maintain proper records of prescriptions, sales, controlled medicines, stock movement, expired items, and regulatory documents. * Monitor medicine quality, storage conditions, expiry dates, batch numbers, and cold chain requirements. * Support stock control by checking stock levels, identifying slow-moving items, reporting expiries, and recommending reordering needs. * Ensure the pharmacy premises are clean, organized, safe, and compliant with professional standards. * Report adverse drug reactions, product quality issues, suspected counterfeit products, and medicine safety concerns where required. * Work with the Pharmaceuticals Manager to ensure PMRA compliance, licensing standards, inspections, and regulatory readiness. * Train and supervise pharmacy assistants, sales staff, and support staff on medicine handling, customer service, and ethical conduct. * Maintain confidentiality of patient and customer information at all times. * Use pharmacy systems, digital stock records, Excel, and reporting tools to maintain accurate and modern pharmacy operations. * Support customer service, business growth, and the professional reputation of Sunrise Pharmaceuticals. * Prevent unauthorized dispensing, stock misuse, medicine wastage, expired product sales, and unethical practices.
* Strong knowledge of medicines, dosage, side effects, interactions, and safe dispensing practices. * Excellent understanding of pharmacy ethics, patient safety, and professional standards. * Good knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations and compliance requirements. * Strong attention to detail and accuracy. * Excellent communication and counselling skills. * High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism. * Good customer service and problem-solving skills. * Ability to supervise pharmacy support staff professionally. * Strong record-keeping and documentation skills. * Good computer skills and ability to use digital pharmacy systems. * Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
* Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree or equivalent recognized pharmacy qualification. * Must be registered or eligible for registration as a pharmacist with the relevant pharmacy regulatory authority in Malawi. * Must hold or be able to obtain the required practicing license or professional authorization in accordance with applicable PMRA requirements. * Additional training in clinical pharmacy, community pharmacy, pharmacovigilance, pharmaceutical supply chain, or healthcare management will be an added advantage.
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Vacancy title:
Pharmacist
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Pharmaceutical, Category: Healthcare, Science & Engineering, Sales & Retail, Business Operations, Customer Service]
Jobs at:
Sunrise Pharmaceuticals Limited
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, July 15 2026
Duty Station:
Lilongwe | Lilongwe
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 7 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Background
Sunrise Pharmaceuticals Limited has commenced new operations under new management in Lilongwe.
Job Purpose
The Pharmacist will be responsible for providing professional pharmaceutical services, ensuring safe dispensing of medicines, advising customers and patients, maintaining regulatory compliance, and protecting the quality and safety of pharmaceutical products at Sunrise Pharmaceuticals.
In the modern healthcare environment, the Pharmacist is not only responsible for dispensing medicines, but also for patient safety, medicine counselling, pharmacovigilance, digital record keeping, stock control, compliance, ethical practice, and supporting the growth of a trusted pharmaceutical business.
Key Responsibilities
- Dispense medicines accurately, safely, and professionally in accordance with prescriptions, applicable laws, and pharmacy standards.
- Review prescriptions to ensure correct dosage, medicine suitability, possible interactions, contraindications, and patient safety.
- Provide professional advice to customers and patients on medicine use, dosage, side effects, storage, and general health guidance.
- Ensure that prescription-only medicines, controlled medicines, and other regulated products are handled strictly according to applicable regulations.
- Maintain proper records of prescriptions, sales, controlled medicines, stock movement, expired items, and regulatory documents.
- Monitor medicine quality, storage conditions, expiry dates, batch numbers, and cold chain requirements.
- Support stock control by checking stock levels, identifying slow-moving items, reporting expiries, and recommending reordering needs.
- Ensure the pharmacy premises are clean, organized, safe, and compliant with professional standards.
- Report adverse drug reactions, product quality issues, suspected counterfeit products, and medicine safety concerns where required.
- Work with the Pharmaceuticals Manager to ensure PMRA compliance, licensing standards, inspections, and regulatory readiness.
- Train and supervise pharmacy assistants, sales staff, and support staff on medicine handling, customer service, and ethical conduct.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient and customer information at all times.
- Use pharmacy systems, digital stock records, Excel, and reporting tools to maintain accurate and modern pharmacy operations.
- Support customer service, business growth, and the professional reputation of Sunrise Pharmaceuticals.
- Prevent unauthorized dispensing, stock misuse, medicine wastage, expired product sales, and unethical practices.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree or equivalent recognized pharmacy qualification.
- Must be registered or eligible for registration as a pharmacist with the relevant pharmacy regulatory authority in Malawi.
- Must hold or be able to obtain the required practicing license or professional authorization in accordance with applicable PMRA requirements.
- Additional training in clinical pharmacy, community pharmacy, pharmacovigilance, pharmaceutical supply chain, or healthcare management will be an added advantage.
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Required Experience
- Minimum of 2 to 4 years’ experience as a practicing Pharmacist in a retail pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, wholesale pharmacy, clinic, pharmaceutical company, or healthcare setting.
- Experience in community pharmacy, dispensing, stock control, regulatory compliance, and patient counselling is highly preferred.
- Experience using pharmacy software, inventory systems, digital records, or ERP systems will be an added advantage.
Key Skills and Competencies
- Strong knowledge of medicines, dosage, side effects, interactions, and safe dispensing practices.
- Excellent understanding of pharmacy ethics, patient safety, and professional standards.
- Good knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations and compliance requirements.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication and counselling skills.
- High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
- Good customer service and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to supervise pharmacy support staff professionally.
- Strong record-keeping and documentation skills.
- Good computer skills and ability to use digital pharmacy systems.
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
Performance Expectations
The Pharmacist will be expected to ensure safe and ethical dispensing, maintain accurate records, support compliance, reduce medicine-related risks, improve customer trust, protect product quality, and help Sunrise Pharmaceuticals become a respected and reliable pharmaceutical service provider.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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Closing date for receiving applications is 15th July, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
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