Pharmacist (Westmoreland, Jamaica) - National Health Fund

 CAREER OPPORTUNITY

(EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of:

PHARMACIST – SAVANNA-LA-MAR HOSPITAL

PHARMACY SERVICES DELIVERY DIVISION

ROLES AND FUNCTIONS OF JOB:

• Responsible for the accurate and timely dispensing of drugs and medical supplies to patients according to the Pharmacy Laws of Jamaica.
• Ensure good customer service practices and complaints management systems are maintained.
• Provide a coordinated, therapeutic approach that seeks to manage and improve the health status of the patients.
• Ensure that compounding, weighing and measuring are done in accordance with good manufacturing practices (sterility, attire of staff, environment).
• Maintain quality assurance systems to ensure the maintenance of standards and procedures.
• Specify and maintain the proper techniques and special protection needed for storage and preservation of therapeutic agents.
• Provide patient counselling as needed to optimize drug therapy and patient care.
• Assist in maintaining adequate stock of pharmaceuticals, sundries, medical and stationery supplies.
• Utilize sound inventory management practices while dispensing.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree.
• Registered Pharmacist licensed by the Pharmacy Council of Jamaica.
• Registered Preceptor by the Pharmacy Council of Jamaica/ University of Technology (an asset).
• Certificate in Supervisory Management- an asset.
• Minimum of two (2) years working experience as a Pharmacist in a community/hospital pharmacy.

SKILLS AND SPECIALIZED TECHNIQUES:

• Computer literate with working knowledge of pharmacy software, Microsoft Word and Excel applications.
• Knowledge of new trends and development in pharmacy.
• Ability to communicate effectively, establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with staff and others.
• Ability to plan, assign and supervise professional and support staff engaged in the provision of pharmaceutical services.
• Strong leadership qualities
• Skill in decision-making, management and supervisory techniques.

Applicants are invited to submit their applications no later than July 5, 2023 to:

The Human Resource Department,
NATIONAL HEALTH FUND,
6th Floor, The Towers,
25 Dominica Drive,
Kingston 5.

NB. We appreciate all responses, but only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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