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

Filling this important role for our patients and medical staff is critical for hope and healing onboard.  Your attention to detail, cost-effective use of medications and pharmaceuticals, and care for patients and crew will be essential.

What you will contribute

• Support for Mercy Ships patients, crew, and the Senior Pharmacist in operating our onboard Pharmacy, including: preparing over-the-counter and prescription medications, and providing patient counseling when dispensing

• Provide the important service of helping to maintain our Pharmacy inventory by using Omnicell reports and dispensing cabinets

• 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

• Carry the on-call pager 24/7 on a three-week rotating schedule to fill prescriptions and provide pharmaceutical advice during evenings and weekends

For This Role, You Will Need

• Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the regulatory agency in your home nation

• Two years of full-time experience as a registered Pharmacist in a hospital pharmacy 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

• The ability to move heavy boxes of medications and irrigation/IV fluids from off-site storage or shipments into the Pharmacy

• Fluency in verbal and written English

• Computer skills essential to perform this role, including proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Excel. Knowledge of Omnicell or SeaCare software is beneficial.

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.