Clinical Pharmacist (Kingston, Jamaica)

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.

SKILLS AND SPECIALIZED TECHNIQUES:

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.

Applicants are invited to submit their applications no later than Thursday, 16th May, 2024 to:

The Human Resource Department

NATIONAL HEALTH FUND

6th Floor, The Towers,

25 Dominica Drive

Kingston 5.

Email: vacancies@nhf.org.jm

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