Pharmacist (Kingston, Jamaica) - Jamaica Defence Force

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the position of Pharmacist with the Regular Force. Candidates must fulfill the following requirements -

Nationality: Be a citizen of the Commonwealth.

Pharmacist, Support Brigade

Qualifications

• Hold the minimum qualification of a BSc Pharmacy from an accredited university.
• Requisite registration with the Pharmacy Council of Jamaica (Rph).
• At least three (3) years experience in a similar capacity.

Responsibilities

• Routine review of drug orders for appropriateness and safety.
• Counselling patients on correct use of medications, warnings, contraindications and answering drug related queries.
• Conduct follow-up evaluations of patient therapies to ensure patient compliance and favourable outcomes with the use of drugs.
• Evaluate response of patients with chronic conditions to respective drug therapies and make recommendations to physicians where necessary.
• Supervise the manufacture and compounding of extemporaneous preparations in accordance with medication order requests.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians involved in the processing of prescriptions, manufacturing of drugs or managing of inventory.
• Ensure the pharmacy area is operated in accordance with the laws governing pharmacy practice in Jamaica.

Knowledge and Technical Skills

• Ability to manage and dispense medications accurately and safely;
• Skills in patient counselling and medication therapy management;
• Proficiency in conducting pharmaceutical care assessments and developing individualized patient plans;
• Expertise in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics to optimize medication efficacy and minimize adverse effects;
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical legislation and ethical standards for pharmacy practice;
• Ability to maintain comprehensive pharmacy records in compliance with legal and military regulations;
• Skills in inventory management and supply chain logistics to ensure the availability of medications;
• Capacity to contribute to public health programs and initiatives within the military community;
• Competence in delivering training and education on medication use and health promotion;
• Engagement in pharmaceutical research activities, including drug utilization and outcome studies;

Critical and Analytical Thinking Skills

• Strong ability to work independently;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work cohesively within a diverse community;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Strong attention to details

Attitude

• Possession aptitude and desire to assimilate into military life;
• Have the ability to remain calm and organized under pressure;

Military standards

• In addition to the academic qualifications and competences, candidates must be able to fulfill the requirements for enlistment in the JDF.

Application letters and resumes are to be submitted before Wednesday, March 13, 2024 via e-mail to pesm.application@jdf.mil.jm and to be addressed to:

SO1 J1 (Pers & Admin)
Headquarters,
Jamaica Defence Force,
Up Park Camp,
Kingston 5.

Email: pesm.application@jdf.mil.jm

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.