Job Purpose:
To provide pharmaceutical| services within the established standards.
Duties and Responsibilities:
i. Participate in planning, budgeting and implementation of activities for the pharmacy division.
ii. Support continuous quality improvement of the pharmaceutical services.
iii. Attend ward rounds, dispense and provide technical support to clinicians on appropriate prescription practices.
iv. Conduct literature reviews to determine the best practices, standards and procedures for procurement, storage, distribution and management of
medicines.
v. Promote compliance with universally endorsed guidelines, protocols and standards for pharmaceutical management.
vi. Promote compliance with national and WHO drug guidelines, protocols and standards.
vii. Implement guidelines aligned with pharmaceutical procurement best practices.
viii. Support the accountability mechanisms for pharmaceuticals.
ix. Support and respond to requests and enquiries concerning pharmaceutical management.
x. Attend technical coordination meetings for sharing evidence-based management and best practices.
xi. Participate in developing and reviewing a UHI formulary.
xii. Impart knowledge and skills to staff, students and fellows.
xiii. Advise patients and communicate on the proper use and storage of medicines.
xiv. Participate in research and surveys related to pharmacy.
xv. Participate in the development of work plans and production of reports.
Person/ Job Specifications
i. A Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or its equivalent from a recognised university.
ii. Registration with the pharmacy board with a valid annual practising certificate.
NB: Applicants should note that the successful candidate for this post will undertake a cardiovascular fellowship training in pharmacy during his/her time of service, as part of capacity building.