Role & Responsibilities
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Ensure pharmacy compliance with NABH standards, Drugs & Cosmetics Act and NDPS regulations
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Maintain SOPs, licenses and statutory pharmacy documentation
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Manage procurement, storage, FIFO, expiry control and emergency drug availability
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Oversee safe dispensing practices, LASA and high-risk medication protocols
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Conduct audits, RCA, CAPA and continuous quality improvement initiatives
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Supervise pharmacy staff, duty rosters, training and performance reviews
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Coordinate with clinicians, nurses and PTC for rational drug use and formulary management
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Monitor narcotic drug control, registers and reconciliation
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Prepare pharmacy budgets, control costs and minimize wastage
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Ensure accurate billing, insurance reconciliation and revenue tracking
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Supervise HIS-based pharmacy operations, e-prescriptions and barcode safety systems
Qualification
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B.Pharm with M.Pharm or Master’s in Hospital Administration
Experience
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Minimum 6+ years in hospital pharmacy operations
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At least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role
Skills
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NABH and regulatory compliance expertise
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Inventory, audit, budgeting and cost-control skills
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Leadership, training and staff management
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HIS/automation proficiency and analytical ability
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Multilingual communication: English, Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu
About the Company
Manipal Hospital, Mysore is a leading multi-specialty healthcare institution delivering comprehensive medical services with strong emphasis on NABH-compliant quality standards, patient safety and technology-enabled clinical excellence.