Senior Pharmacist

Mercy Ships is an international charity that brings hope and healing to the world’s forgotten poor through state-of-the-art hospital ships. Since 1978, our volunteer crew—made up of medical professionals and skilled workers from over 60 nations—has delivered free surgeries and medical care to over 2.8 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa, transforming lives one patient and one port at a time. Join our global team of over 3,000 volunteers and help us change lives daily.

About this role

The Senior Pharmacist provides management of the clinical pharmacy staff and services, ensuring safe, effective, and cost-effective use of drugs on board. An added element to this role is ensuring compliance with Maritime Law, and coordinating with the Ministry of Health in our host nations to obtain import licenses for importing non-controlled and controlled medications.

What you will contribute

• Manage daily functions of pharmacy, providing oversight to pharmacy staff in dispensing, restocking, and clinical services
• Provide consulting services for healthcare providers in the wards, operating rooms, post-op units, mobile field teams, and crew clinic, including participation in ward clinical rounds and regular chart reviews
• Maintain an accurate current controlled medication register and keep accurate current inventory and usage data for each work area
• Carry the on-call pager 24/7 on a three-week rotating schedule to fill prescriptions and provide pharmaceutical advice during evenings and weekends
• Contribute to Hospital and Patient Review Boards regarding pharmacy related problems

For This Role, You Will Need

• Successful completion of Mercy Ships On Boarding program
• Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the regulatory agency in your home country
• Two years of full-time experience as a registered Pharmacist in a hospital and/or community pharmacy, evidenced by a degree (i.e., Bachelor of Pharmacy or Doctorate of Pharmacy)
• Current active Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required
• Management experience desirable but not required
• Computer skills essential to perform this role, including proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Excel. Knowledge of Omnicell or SeaCare software is beneficial.
• Fluency in verbal and written English
• Ability to respond to requests and obtain information in a timely manner

The experience of a lifetime is calling.

More than 1,200 volunteers from over 60 nations serve with Mercy Ships each year.

At Mercy Ships, we are proud to be recognized around the world for the life-changing surgeries and training we deliver. We could not achieve this without our dedicated community of talented volunteers.

Imagine finishing your shift and stepping onto deck as the sun sets—knowing that today you’ve helped transform the lives of those who need it most. Apply now to start a journey that will reshape the lives of those you serve — and your own.