Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of:
CLINICAL PHARMACIST
PHARMACY SERVICES DELIVERY DIVISION
ROLES AND FUNCTIONS OF JOB:
- Develop, implement, co-ordinate and manage a clinical pharmacy programme.
- Manage medication therapy in direct patient care settings, whether practicing independently or in consultation/collaboration with other health care professionals.
- Specify and maintain the proper techniques and special protection needed for storage and preservation of therapeutic agents.
- Participate in clinician led ward rounds as the drug expert, ensuring adherence to the Ministry of Health and Wellness’s Vital Essential and Necessary (VEN) List of Pharmaceuticals.
- Provision of current Drug Information which may include updates, journals and literature files, as well as to present drug reviews to staff and other health care professionals on a periodic basis.
- Assist with the provision of drug counselling on wards to discharge patients to enhance proper use of medications, and promote adherence.
- Document clinical interventions and cost avoidance made to improve therapeutic outcomes and reduce hospital stay.
- Maintain quality assurance systems to ensure the maintenance of standards and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Doctorate in Pharmacy Degree
- Post Graduate Training in Clinical Pharmacy
- Registered Pharmacist licensed by the Pharmacy Council of Jamaica
- Registered Preceptor by the Pharmacy Council of Jamaica.
- Certificate in Supervisory Management- an asset.
- Minimum of three (3) years working experience as a Pharmacist in a hospital pharmacy.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in Clinical Pharmacy.
- Computer literate with working knowledge of pharmacy software, Microsoft Word and Excel software.
- In-depth and current knowledge on drugs, medical procedures and therapies, diagnosis and disease states as well as pharmacokinetics.
- Knowledge of norms and standards related to the Ministry of Health and Wellness Drug Policy eg. VEN List and Dangerous Drugs.
- Knowledge of World Health Organization’s good manufacturing practices.
- Excellent decision making time management and supervisory skills.
- Display good leadership qualities and maintenance of professional standards.
The Human Resource Department
NATIONAL HEALTH FUND
6th Floor, The Towers,
25 Dominica Drive
Kingston 5.
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