Applications are invited to fill the vacant post of Principal Pharmacist (PMG/PHS 4) in the Jamaica Defence Force, salary range $1,869,996 - $2,222, 838 per annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post.
The incumbent is responsible for preparing medications by interpreting Physician orders,
dispensing and detecting therapeutic incompatibilities in accordance with the stipulated
Pharmaceutical Guidelines and Practices.
Interprets Physicians’ orders and prepares medications ordered by Physicians;
Dispenses medications by compounding, packaging and labeling pharmaceutical items;
Monitors and evaluates drug therapies to ensure optimal health care;
Organizes the Pharmacy in an efficient manner and supervises Inventory Management;
Recommends the procurement of pharmaceutical items and medical sundries from external
Counsels patients on the proper administration, side effects and storage of medications;
Educates patients on non-pharmaceutical interventions and lifestyle modifications that can
optimize disease management;
Educates Health Care colleagues about new medications and drug therapy protocols;
Plans, organizes and directs the workflow of the Unit by overseeing the development of the
Corporate, Operational and Work Plans and Budget;
Maintains effective working relations with external and internal stakeholders and clients,
ensuring that the Unit provides a consistently high level of service to them;
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Be attentive to details;
Good knowledge of stock taking;
Knowledge of brand and generic drugs;
Knowledge of medical terms, abbreviations and pharmacy calculations;
Ability to prepare labels for Drug Bottles;
Ability to monitor Prescription Inventory for Expired Drugs;
Ability to reading and interpret Prescriptions and Pharmaceutical Literature
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
Graduate from an accredited Institution with a Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy
Registration with the Pharmacy Council of Jamaica after completion of Bachelor Degree
Five years’ experience as a Pharmacist
Specialist training in any one area related to the delivery of pharmaceutical care
Special Conditions Associated with the Job
Normal working environment
Required to work beyond the normal working hours
Lifting of items over ten (10) pounds may be required
Required to work on weekends and public holidays
Office located some distance from the main entrance
Subjected to search based on JDF’s rule.
Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Thursday,
Human Resource and Administration Manager
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
