December 21, 2024, 11:38 am

Pharmacist (PH1)


The Western Regional Health Authority (a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health) is currently seeking to employ a Pharmacist for the Trelawny Health Department. Reports to the Medical Officer of Health.

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited institution.
  • Registration with the Pharmacy Council of Jamaica.
  • A minimum of one (1) years working experience.

 

Core Functions

  • Reviewing prescription orders on a daily basis.
  • Ensuring that the weighing devices are calibrated weekly according to standard and request repairs as required.
  • Ensuring that weighing, measuring and compounding are done in accordance with good manufacturing practices (sterility, attire, and environment).
  • Ensuring that the items dispensed are suitably packaged and appropriately labeled.
  • Ensuring that adequate supplies are available to satisfy prescription requests, advising the supervisor of needs as they arise.
  • Conducting weekly checks of emergency cupboards to ensure that adequate levels of supplies are available to satisfy demand.
  • Providing drug information daily for prescribers and other members of staff on areas which include availability of supplies, incompatibility and contraindications.
  • Ensuring that inventory is securely stored at the required temperature and humidity, reporting any undesirable conditions.
  • Monitoring expiry dates of pharmaceuticals.
  • Conducting quarterly performance evaluation of supervised staff.
  • Providing on call services as required.

 

Skills & Qualities

  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of regulatory framework related to the practice of Pharmacy.
  • Knowledge of norms and standards related to Ministry of Health Drug Policy e.g: V.E.N. List, inventory management and quality assurance.
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft suite

 

Note

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

 

Contact
The Director
Human Resource and Industrial Relations
Western Regional Health Authority
Mt. Salem
P.O. Box 900
St. James
 
Fax: (876) 952-4074

Email: jobs@wrha.gov.jm


Trelawny Health Department (WRHA)
Jamaica

Base Salary: Undisclosed