JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
On-Site Pharmacist (MOH Requirement)
O*NET Code:
29-1051.00 (Pharmacists)
Job Level:
L3 — Specialist
Job Code:
NS-RegulatoryAffairs-01
Sector:
Hospitality & Operations
Company:
Al-Nasser Company
Division:
Pharmacy Compliance
Department:
Regulatory Affairs Department
Section:
MOH Compliance
Reports To:
 
Subordinates:
 
Functional Manager
 
 
Job Purpose
Provide the on-site licensed pharmacist presence required by the Iraqi Ministry of Health, ensuring continuous compliance with pharmacy regulations across the company's operations. The role applies specialist expertise within the Regulatory Affairs domain, ensuring that day-to-day work meets technical, regulatory, and quality requirements while contributing to the unit's continuous-improvement agenda. The job-holder is expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy on routine tasks while escalating complex matters appropriately.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
●  Maintain on-site pharmacist coverage in line with the operating licence and MOH requirements.
●  Verify storage, handling, and dispensing of pharmaceutical products on site.
●  Liaise with MOH inspectors during visits and provide required documentation.
●  Maintain pharmacist log books and statutory records.
●  Provide pharmaceutical advice to staff and management on regulatory matters.
●  Stay current on Iraqi MOH circulars and pharmaceutical regulations.
●  Apply specialist technical knowledge to ongoing operations and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
●  Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with regulatory and quality-system requirements (ALCOA+, ISO 9001).
●  Support audits, inspections, and certification programmes by providing technical evidence on request.
●  Participate in cross-functional projects to address operational challenges and improvement opportunities.
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor's in Pharmacy (B.Pharm) — registered with the Iraqi Pharmacist Syndicate.
 
● Languages: Working proficiency in Arabic (native or near-native) and English (intermediate or above for technical reading and reporting).
● Computer literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the company's enterprise systems (ERP/LIMS/CMMS as applicable to the role).
Experience
1+ year as a licensed pharmacist.
 
● Track record of successful delivery in a comparable role within a regulated or quality-driven environment.
● Demonstrated ability to operate within an Iraqi-Group setting, working with internal stakeholders across functions and external regulators / partners.
Skills & Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
Knowledge
●  Iraqi pharmaceutical regulations
●  Pharmacist code of ethics
●  Pharmaceutical storage and handling
Skills
●  Pharmaceutical compliance
●  Documentation
●  Liaison with regulators
Abilities
●  Maintain professional integrity
●  Be on-site as required by licence
●  Communicate authoritatively with inspectors
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
●  On-site coverage — Target: 100% of required hours | Frequency: Monthly | Source: Pharmacist log
●  MOH inspection compliance — Target: Zero major findings | Frequency: Per inspection | Source: Inspection reports
●  Statutory records — Target: 100% complete | Frequency: Quarterly | Source: Records review
 
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