Job title : Clinical Pharmacist
Job Location : Mombasa Deadline : April 14, 2025 Quick Recommended Links
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JOB PURPOSE
Responsible for providing leadership and management oversight of the pharmacy services department and ensure delivery of quality and efficient pharmacy services in line with the established protocols and the Hospital's patient care objectives and the licensing board guidelines and policies.MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure compliance with professional and legal practice and standard operating proceduresFill prescriptions for inpatients and outpatientsAttend ward rounds and participate in multidisciplinary patient care.Conduct drug utilization reviewsTo serve as an active member and to give professional advice to the Antibiotic Stewardship, Medicines and Therapeutic, Infection Control, and other Advisory CommitteesUndertaking clinical checks on all treatment sheets and prescriptions for suitability of treatment.Monitor drug therapy and carry out clinical pharmacy interventions for both in patients and outpatients in liaison with the patient care team.Reporting, Monitoring and analysis of medication errors, adverse drug reactions and other quality and patient safety indicators.Prepare and submit all monthly, quarterly, and annual reports in line with requirements.Carry out medication use counselling and adherence monitoring for patients on chronic treatment.Ensure institutional compliance with antibiotic stewardship guidelines restrictionsUndertake medication reconciliation during patient admission and discharge.Participate and supervise staff in sterile compounding, chemotherapy reconstitution and extemporaneous preparations.Provide information and education on drugs and medication therapy to patients, healthcare workers and other hospital personnel.Conduct continuous professional development sessions for pharmacy staff.Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy from a recognized institutionValid membership and hold a practicing license with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya.Possesses a valid practicing license from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya, which must be available for use by the hospital if needed.MBA is an added advantageA minimum of two (2) years clinical pharmaceutical experience in a busy hospital.PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS & BEHAVIORS
Knowledge of pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, and pharmaceuticsStock management skillsStrategic thinking and problem-solving abilitiesSuperior Interpersonal and organizational skillsExcellent communication and presentation skillsDecision making and judgement skillsAnalytical skillsGood Leadership skills