Staff Pharmacist

Company Description Vaidyaratnam Ayurvedic Health Centre is an Ayurvedic clinic serving patients in Riffa and the wider Bahrain area, offering 100% herbal medicines and traditional Ayurvedic treatments. The centre is supported by certified doctors who focus on holistic, patient-centered care grounded in authentic Ayurvedic principles. Facilities are thoughtfully designed, including a separate area dedicated to women’s care and comfort. The clinic emphasizes safe, natural therapies and personalized treatment plans for a wide range of health conditions, making it an attractive workplace for professionals committed to integrative and preventive healthcare. Role Description The Staff Pharmacist is a full-time, on-site role based in Manama, responsible for dispensing Ayurvedic and herbal medications according to prescriptions and treatment plans. Day-to-day tasks include verifying prescriptions, preparing and labeling medicines, providing clear counseling on dosage, usage, and potential interactions, and maintaining accurate patient medication records. The role involves ensuring inventory control, proper storage of herbal products, and adherence to regulatory and clinic-specific quality and safety standards. The Staff Pharmacist will collaborate closely with Ayurvedic doctors and clinic staff to support comprehensive patient care, assist with medication-related queries, and participate in patient education initiatives. The position also requires maintaining a clean, organized pharmacy environment and contributing to continuous improvement of pharmacy operations. Qualifications • Professional pharmacy qualification (Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or equivalent) and valid license/registration to practice as a pharmacist in Bahrain or eligibility to obtain it. • Knowledge of Ayurvedic medicines, herbal formulations, and integrative healthcare practices, or strong interest and willingness to train in Ayurvedic pharmacology. • Demonstrated ability in prescription verification, accurate dispensing, and medication counseling with strong attention to detail and patient safety. • Experience with inventory management, record keeping, and adherence to pharmacy regulations and quality standards. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain treatment plans clearly to patients from diverse backgrounds. • Ability to work on-site in Manama, collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary clinical teams, and maintain a respectful, gender-sensitive environment. • Proficiency with basic computer systems and pharmacy-related software; familiarity with electronic health records is an advantage. • Prior experience in a clinical, hospital, or community pharmacy setting is preferred; experience in Ayurvedic or herbal medicine settings is a plus. • Commitment to ethical practice, continuous learning, and delivering high-quality, culturally sensitive patient care.

Dispense Ayurvedic and herbal medications according to prescriptions and treatment plans; verify prescriptions; prepare and label medicines; counsel patients on dosage, usage, and potential interactions; maintain accurate patient medication records; oversee inventory control and proper storage of herbal products; ensure adherence to regulatory, quality, and safety standards; collaborate with Ayurvedic doctors and clinic staff; assist with medication-related queries; participate in patient education initiatives; maintain a clean, organized pharmacy environment; contribute to continuous improvement of pharmacy operations.