Head Pharmacist
Chief Pharmacist (Senior Manager Grade)
Company: Lanka Hospitals Corporation PLC
We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and results-oriented Chief Pharmacist to lead and oversee all pharmacy operations across our hospital. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for ensuring clinical excellence, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, revenue growth, and exceptional patient care across all pharmacy services.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and overall management of:
- In-Patient Pharmacy
- Out-Patient Pharmacy
- Retail Pharmacy Operations
- Pharmacy Stores & Inventory Management
- Drive operational excellence while ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and pharmaceutical care.
- Develop and implement pharmacy strategies aligned with the organization's clinical and business objectives.
- Manage and optimize pharmacy revenue, profitability, cost control, and financial performance.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal, accreditation, and professional standards.
- Lead procurement planning, inventory optimization, stock control, and wastage reduction initiatives.
- Collaborate closely with medical consultants, nursing, finance, procurement, and other multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Lead, mentor, and develop pharmacy managers and staff while fostering a high-performance culture.
- Drive digital transformation, process improvements, and innovation within pharmacy services.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or equivalent qualification recognized by the relevant regulatory authority.
- A postgraduate qualification (Master's degree/MBA/MSc or equivalent) will be a distinct advantage.
- Registered Pharmacist with the relevant professional regulatory authority.
- Minimum of 10 years' progressive experience in hospital pharmacy, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Demonstrated experience in managing hospital pharmacy operations, retail pharmacy services, pharmacy stores, budgeting, and revenue performance.
- Strong knowledge of hospital pharmacy regulations, quality standards, inventory management, and financial management.
- Proven leadership, strategic planning, people management, negotiation, communication, and decision-making skills.
Application Procedure
If you are confident that you meet the above criteria, please forward your CV with contact details of two non-related referees within 10 days of this advertisement to:
Group Chief Human Resources Officer
The Lanka Hospitals Corporation PLC
578, Elvitagala Mawatha
Colombo 05
Telephone: 0115-438532
E-mail: careers@lankahospitals.com