Coordinator, Pharmaceutical Services

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Pharmacy;
• Registration with the Pharmacy Council of Jamaica;
• Three (3) years’ experience.

Responsibilities

Management/Administrative Responsibilities

• Ensures the availability of adequate supplies of emergency drugs for inmate care;
• Reviews SOPs and recommends the changes where necessary;
• Makes recommendations regarding policies concerning the pharmaceutical services of the
  Department;
• Oversees the system of procurement and distribution of pharmaceuticals and medical sundries to
  ensure availability and to prevent misuse and loss in accordance with the DCS/NHF memorandum
  of understanding;
• Monitors the delivery of pharmaceuticals ensuring that standards are maintained;
• Provides feedback on the performance of NHF service delivery;
• Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual reports.

Technical/Professional Responsibilities

• Coordinates the pharmaceutical activities of the DCS in collaboration with the NHF;
• Maintains an efficient institution surveillance system to recover hoarded drugs for re-distribution;
• Monitors expiration dates of pharmaceuticals;
• Compounds extemporaneous preparations;
• Formulates new dosage forms to meet the specialized needs of the institutions;
• Investigates reports of loss, breakages or shortage of drugs;
• Maintains proper records for purposes of control and accountability of dangerous drugs, controlled drugs and antibiotics.

Other related duties

• Performs any other duty in the interest of the department that may be assigned from time to time.

Required knowledge, skills & competencies

• Knowledge of regulatory framework related to the practice of Pharmacy
• Knowledge of inventory management and logistics
• Knowledge of the organization’s policies and procedures
• Good problem solving skills and strength of character
• Excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications
• Good interpersonal skills
• Proficient understanding of cultural diversity

Special conditions

• Highly stressful and hazardous environment;
• Exposure to confidential information.

Salary

Salary Scale: $1,869,996 – $2,222,838 per annum and any applicable allowances.

Note

Interested persons should forward their applications and résumés NO LATER THAN Friday, January 15, 2021. Subject: Coordinator Pharmaceutical Services (HPC/PHS 4).

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contact

Senior Director, Human Resource Management & Administration
Human Resource Management & Administration Division
Department of Correctional Services
5-7 King Street
Kingston.

 

Email: vacancy@dcs.gov.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed