Trainee Pharmacist - KAR at Aga Khan University

, , Pakistan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pharm D, Computer Applications, Interpersonal Skills, Deadline Management, Teamwork, Independent Work, Shift Work, Inpatient Pharmacy Operations, Ambulatory Pharmacy Operations, Sterile Preparation, Non-Sterile Compounding, Cytotoxic Drug Admixture, Clinical Pharmacy, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, Patient Counselling, Drug Information

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Hospital Pharmacy Training Programme Department Pharmacy Entity Aga Khan Hospital, Karimabad Location Karachi, Pakistan Introduction The Aga Khan University Hospital is a not-for-profit healthcare institute that offers all medical services to their patients under one roof. In addition to the tertiary care hospital in Karachi, AKUH has a network of 4 Off Campus Hospitals, 30+ Medical Centres, and over 290 Clinical Laboratories, 30+ Pharmacies in over 120 cities across Pakistan. It also offers Home Healthcare Services and home deliveries of medicines. The Hospital provides Zakat for those patients who are eligible, and the health systems offers generous Patient Welfare to support those in financial need. In recognition of its high quality and patient safety, AKUH is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) as an Academic Medical Centre and its Clinical Laboratories are accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) for fast and accurate testing. Pharmacy Services at the Aga Khan University Hospital is one of the most innovative and comprehensive institutional pharmacies in Pakistan. We believe the pharmacy is essential to improving outcomes and that the practice of hospital pharmacy can change the future of healthcare. As part of AKUH’s mission, we have been offering a one-year Hospital Pharmacy Training Programme for more than two decades. This training programme enrols fresh pharmacy graduates who pursue their career as a Hospital Pharmacist. It offers didactics and hands on experience in different sections of the Hospital Pharmacy. Selected candidates will be placed at the Off-Campus Hospitals located in Hyderabad. As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment. Responsibilities You will have the opportunity and exposure for hands-on practice on following specialties and learning experiences: inpatient pharmacy operations ambulatory pharmacy operations (Off-Campus Hospitals) sterile preparation pharmacy operations (IV piggyback and TPN services), non-sterile compounding operations and cytotoxic drug admixture (On rotation) clinical pharmacy including multidisciplinary rounds, therapeutic drug monitoring and patient counselling etc. (On rotation) drug and poison information centre (On rotation). Requirements You should have: Pharm D from HEC recognised / Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education accredited institute with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 / 65%25, proficiency in the use of computer applications excellent interpersonal skills and ability to meet stringent deadlines ability to effectively work in teams as well as independently willingness to work in shifts. Upon successful completion of the training programme, full-time employment may be offered subject to satisfactory performance during the traineeship program and availability of positions. To Apply If you are enthusiastic to become part of AKUH Hospital Pharmacy training programme then apply by registering yourself on Online Form

Responsibilities

Trainees will gain hands-on experience across several hospital pharmacy specialties, including inpatient, ambulatory, sterile preparation, non-sterile compounding, and cytotoxic drug admixture operations. Responsibilities also cover clinical pharmacy duties such as multidisciplinary rounds, therapeutic drug monitoring, and patient counseling.