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United Arab Emirates

Clinical Pharmacist-Clinical Pharmacy

PharmacistIncludes callFull-Time

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Responsible for serving as a Pharmacotherapy specialized Healthcare Professional by efficiently designing, recommending, activating, monitoring, and evaluating patient-specific pharmacotherapy to ensure optimal outcomes.

At SSMC, we firmly believe that the human touch is a fundamental part of care.

We understand that health care is both an art and a science, running deeper than simply diagnosing and treating those who rely on us. Our SSMC Model of Care puts our patients at the forefront of our purpose and at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that the needs of our patients come first.

Every one of our patients receives individualized attention from a multidisciplinary team of experts who collaborate closely to deliver trusted and compassionate care.

From the very first point of contact with SSMC, to the moment patients are back home, we ensure speciality-specific care at every stage and in every interaction.

As one of the largest tertiary hospitals in the UAE, SSMC provides access to specialist medical treatments and advanced diagnostics, with a commitment to becoming a Destination Medical Center in the UAE and wider region.

About Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC)

SSMC is the largest tertiary hospital in the UAE and serves to elevate the provision of health care services in the nation under the mandate of the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030.

Supported by the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities available, SSMC offers care in 44 specialties. A team of locally and internationally trained medical, clinical and admin professionals work seamlessly together, which promotes comprehensive interdisciplinary learning, allowing SSMC to become a leading hub for integrated patient-centric medical services in the region.

As the region’s leading tertiary facility, SSMC has 742 patient beds, 18 operating theatres, and includes a hybrid operating room, 26-bed neonatal intensive care unit, and the UAE’s largest pathology lab.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for designing, recommending, and monitoring patient-specific pharmacotherapy to ensure optimal health outcomes. They work within a multidisciplinary team to provide individualized, compassionate care throughout the patient's treatment journey.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a BSc plus an MSc or a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) degree and possess a current national license. A minimum of 6 years of hospital pharmacy experience, including 5 years in clinical pharmacy or residency training, is required.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient careMedication monitoringMultidisciplinary collaborationClinical researchMentoringTeachingDiagnostic supportPharmaceutical care

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 64% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 50% of Pharmacy listings

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