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Clinical Pharmacist (Kingston, Jamaica) - National Health Fund


 

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.

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