Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Managerial
• Maintaining sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for performance of duties
  • Reporting shortage of materials to supervisor at earliest convenience, maintaining records for ordering and replenishments
• Technical
• Reviews and interprets each prescription/ medication orders in the ward and outpatient settings.
  • Provides appropriate patient information concerning the medications if & when required.
  • Advise/ questions/ clarified any prescription abnormality with the prescribing physician. Any unresolved problems are referred to chief pharmacist.
  • Inspects wards and clinics for outdated, deteriorated, or excessive stocks.
  • Performs drug utilization/administration evaluations, systematic internal reviews.
  • Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following:
  • Ability to read, interpret, and apply complex written instructions.
  • Knowledge of professional Pharmacy practice.
  • Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
  • Basic knowledge of pharmaceuticals, pharmacokinetics, pharmacotherapeutics.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Ability to analyse drug-related medical problems; and
  • Skill in preparing sterile products.
  • Checks & reviews medication stocks register in the wards to ensure drug availability and correct inventory.
  • Replenish crash carts medications including controlled drugs.
  • Maintains a register for crash carts locks.
  • Inspects Pharmacy inventory, nursing cabinets and removes any outdated or deteriorated medications.
  • Answers drug related inquiries received from physicians, dentist and nurses. Those inquiries which cannot be answered with certainty are to be referred to the chief pharmacist.
  • Assists in the training of new in-pharmacist staff as per the direction of the chief pharmacist.
  • Performs other miscellaneous duties, as directed by the chief pharmacist.
• Quality and Safety
• Promoting and maintaining quality in all services and ensure continuous quality improvement measures are in place. Conduct method evaluation/ development as per standard policies and procedures
  • Complying with all safety and quality control programs and procedures as applicable
  • Complying with applicable precautions for environmental safety, infection control, using a series of interventions that minimize or prevent cross infections
  • Ensuring that safety procedures and quality assurance tests are maintained within all sections
  • Comply and support clinical audit processes within the service and report on these as agreed 
  • Communicating in a professional and courteous manner with patients, family and other medical personnel as necessary to obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, clarify orders and communicate status.   
• Continuous Education
• Participating in education sessions for department staff, doctors and nurses on the safe and secure handling of equipment, i.e teaching, induction, peer review, case studies, and clinical presentations
  • Participating in department programs/ committees, various hospital committees, and staff meeting (when requested) 
  • Participating in the orientation and training of new employees
  • Maintaining professional knowledge by attending lectures, seminars or on-line education sessions
  • Completing and maintaining all regulatory requirements including licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames.
  • The ability to apply technical skills, together with a demonstrable knowledge of and interest in sciences, such as anatomy, physiology and physics;
• Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems 
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• Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital management to comply those requirements
  • Notifying OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues and assistance with the preparation of risk assessments, incident reports
  • Attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs
  • Comply with reasonable OSH instructions, policies and safe working procedures 
  • Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems. 
  •  Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures 
  •  Not wilfully or recklessly endanger anyone’s health and safety 
  • Comply with Waste management procedures and policies. Reduce, Reuse, Recycling of waste as much as possible 
  • Attend all OSH Trainings, awareness programs and mock drills. 
  • Participates in the OSHMS audits, inspections, ensuring standards are maintained
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