Pharmacist

Applications are invited from qualified persons for the position of: Pharmacist (PH1), Trelawny Health Department & the Hanover Health Services.

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 and the Hanover Health Services. Reporting to the Medical Officer of Health, the incumbent’s core responsibilities will include those listed below.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 and 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: email

Base Salary: Undisclosed