Sessional Pharmacist

Applications are invited from suitable qualified persons including retired persons to fill the post of Sessional Pharmacist in the Medical Unit.

Qualification & Experience

• Original certificates of achievements
• Graduate of an accredited institution  with a Diploam/Bachelors Degree in Pharmaceutical Studies
• Registration with the Pharmacy Council of Jamaica

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures that weighing, measuring and compounding are done in accordance with good manufacturing practices (sterility, attire of staff, environment).
• Ensures that items dispensed are suitably packaged and appropriately labeled.
• Ensures that daily statistical records, inventory controls are maintained, designated in order to facilitate the retrieval of information.
• Ensures that adequate supplies are available to satisfy prescription requests of supervisor of needs as required.
• Conducts weekly checks of emergency cupboards to ensure that adequate levels of of supplies are available to satisfy needs.
• Provides drug information daily for prescribers and other members of staff on areas which include availability of supplies, incompatibility and contra-indications.
• Ensures that inventory is properly stored by considering temperature, humidity and security and reporting any undesirable conditions to the responsible person.
• Conducts patients interviews daily.

Note

Remuneration: Emoluments in accordance with Government of Jamaica rates.

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

Contact

Deputy Commissioner HRM/CS

Department of Correctional Services
5-7 King Street

Kingston

 

Email: hrm.dcsj@cwjamaica.com

Base Salary: Undisclosed