1. Job Purpose

To manage and oversee the overall pharmacy operations of the hospital, ensuring the availability of medicines, medical consumables and surgical supplies while maintaining regulatory compliance, inventory control, patient safety and productive pharmacy services.

1. Key Responsibilities

A.

Pharmacy

Operations

- Manage day-to-day operations of inpatient and outpatient pharmacies.

- Ensure uninterrupted availability of medicines, surgical items and medical consumables.

- Supervise pharmacy staff and ensure smooth functioning across shifts.

- Ensure timely dispensing of medicines as per prescriptions.

- Monitor prescription processing and maintain dispensing accuracy.

B. Inventory &

- Stock Management

- Monitor stock levels and ensure optimal inventory management.

- Maintain minimum and maximum stock levels for all medicines.

- Monitor expiry dates and prevent stock wastage.

- Ensure proper storage of medicines, including temperature-sensitive drugs.

- Conduct regular physical stock verification and reconcile discrepancies.

- Control slow-moving, non-moving and dead stock.

C. Procurement &

- Vendor Management

- Coordinate with the purchase department for timely procurement.

- Evaluate and coordinate with approved pharmaceutical vendors.

- Negotiate pricing and ensure cost-effective purchasing.

- Monitor purchase orders, GRNs and pending supplies.

- Ensure procurement of quality-approved medicines and consumables.

D.

Regulatory

Compliance &

- Documentation





- Ensure compliance with applicable Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Pharmacy regulations.

- Maintain valid pharmacy licences and statutory records.

- Ensure proper documentation for Schedule H, H1 and X drugs, wherever applicable.

- Maintain narcotic and controlled drug records as per applicable regulations.

- Coordinate for internal and external pharmacy audits.

- Implement hospital policies and standard operating procedures.

E. Team Management

- Lead, train and supervise pharmacists and pharmacy assistants.

- Prepare staff duty rosters and manage shift allocation.

- Monitor employee performance and productivity.

- Ensure adequate staffing across pharmacy counters.

- Conduct regular training on medication safety and pharmacy protocols.

F. Financial &

- Operational Control

- Monitor pharmacy revenue, margins and operational expenses.

- Control inventory costs and minimize financial losses due to expiry.

- Monitor billing accuracy and pharmacy-related revenue leakage.

- Prepare periodic MIS reports for management.

- Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost optimization.

G.

Patient

Safety &

- Quality

- Ensure safe dispensing practices and medication management.

- Monitor medication errors and implement corrective actions.

- Ensure proper handling of high-alert and look-alike/sound-alike medicines.

- Coordinate with doctors, nursing and clinical teams for medication-related issues.

- Support NABH standards and hospital quality initiatives.

Pay: ₹400,000.00 - ₹700,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Pharmacy Manager (Hyderabad)
🏢 Ankura Hospital
📍 Hyderabad