Regional Pharmacist

Applications are invited from qualified persons for the position of: 

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited institution with a Bachelor of Pharmacy;
• Registration with the Pharmacy Council of  Jamaica;
• Five years or more experience in a Supervisory position;
• Training in Public Service  Management/Health Services Management  would be an asset;
• Training in Clinical Pharmacy would also  be an asset;
• Certification/ Training/exposure in Quality  Assurance and Drug Regulation would be  an a asset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director, Pharmacy Services and Operations and the Regional  Technical Director to ensure adequate  delivery and availability of pharmaceuticals  to facilities operated by Western Regional  Health Authority;
• Participate in Regional Performance  Reviews to assess the technical  achievements of the Region;
• Participate in the preparation of the  budgetary allocation for pharmaceuticals in  the Region;
• Provide technical advice to inform the  Region’s activities on matters pertaining to  provision of pharmaceuticals;
• Represent the Region at local, regional and international events on matters related to  Pharmacy and to health in general;
• Prepare and submit performance and other  reports within agreed timeframes;
• Conduct audits and monitoring visits of  pharmacy and patient care areas/wards to  ensure proper delivery of pharmacy  services. This includes drug use, quality  control, and inventory management;
• Investigate reports of noncompliance with  policies and procedures relating to  Pharmacy Services and take appropriate actions;
• Attend scheduled meetings e.g. Drug and  Therapeutics, Infection Prevention and  Control, Emergency Disaster Management;
• Co-ordinate the Pharmacy Externship and Internship programmes and Pharmacy Technician Clerkship programme;
• Contribute to the preparation of the  Region’s annual budget for  pharmaceuticals;
• Collaborate with the Ministry of Health and  Wellness, Standard and Regulations Unit  with the inspection of any medical facility in Western Jamaica such as Private hospitals, Dialysis Units, Ophthalmic Centres etc;
• Provide guidance to healthcare  professionals as they relate to the  management, storage and handling of  pharmaceuticals in medical facilities  operated by Western Regional Health Authority – inclusive of controlled  pharmaceuticals;
• Perform any other duties as assigned by  the Director, Pharmacy Services and  Operations and the Regional Technical Director.

Required skills

• Excellent written and oral communication;
• Good human relations and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and attention to detail;
• Excellent skills in teamwork and  cooperation;
• Sound knowledge in pharmaceutical  practices;
• Sound knowledge of legislation and  policies that govern the practice of  pharmacies;
• Proficiency in the use of relevant computer  software and computer applications.

Note

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

Contact

The Director
Human Resource Management and Development
Western Regional Health Authority
Lot 31b, Fairview Shopping Centre
St. James

 

Email: wrojobs@wrha.gov.jm

 

Base Salary: Undisclosed