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. Reporting to the Medical Officer of Health the incumbent will be responsible for executing the core functions listed below:

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelors 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 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 items dispensed are suitably packaged and appropriately labeled.
• Ensuring that adequate supplies are available to satisfy prescription requests and advises 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 contra-indications.
• Ensuring that inventory is properly stored by considering temperature, humidity and security, reporting any undesirable conditions.
• Monitoring expiry dates of pharmaceuticals.
• Conducting quarterly performance evaluation of supervised staff.
• Providing on call services as required.

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 eg: V.E.N. List, inventory management policy, quality assurance.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft suite.

Note

Applications should be submitted no later than November 30, 2015 (see contact information below).

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: 952-4074

Email: jobs@wrha.gov.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed