JOB DETAILS:
POSITION OVERVIEW:
To provide expertise in medical management in terms of safety, effective and optimal use to improve patient outcomes while minimizing risks related to drug therapy and ensuring that the hospital complies with all legal regulations regarding medication storage, handling, dispensing, and documentation.

Responsibilities and Duties
Medication Dispensing and Counselling
• Review and interpret physician orders to select appropriate medications.
• Accurately compound, label, and dispense medications.

• Provide comprehensive medication counselling to patients, including dosage, administration, and potential side effects.
• Ensure patients/care takers understand their medication treatment and address any concerns.

• Review documentation to confirm that appropriate pharmaceuticals were in fact provided to the beneficiaries.

Patient Medication Therapy Management
• Monitor patient medication therapies and provide necessary interventions.
• Conduct medication reviews and reconcile patient medication lists.

• Identify and resolve drug-related problems, including drug interactions and contradictions collaborate with healthcare providers to optimize patient medication therapy
• Manage medication errors and support the drug utilization system.
• Respond to medication related queries from within the hospital and from patients and their relatives

Supervisory function of Pharmacy staff
• Assist in hiring necessary pharmacy staff.
• Analyze training needs and institute training for staff members, provides adequate training for pharmacy staff.
• Provides feedback to pharmacy staff on their performance and recommend appropriate action based upon performance.

• Formally and informally appraises performance of pharmacy staff as needed (annually and otherwise)
• Determines what work is to be done and allocates it.
• Serves on the drugs and therapeutics committee

Medication Safety and Compliance
• Ensure pharmaceutical services are implemented according to internationally accepted standards and/or relevant Ministry of Health guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records of all medications and supplies, ensuring proper storage and handling.
• Assist with the development and implementation of hospital policies and procedures related to pharmaceutical matters.
• Implement and adhere to medication safety protocols to prevent medication errors.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure compliance with standards.

Inventory Management
• Manage and maintain pharmacy inventory, including ordering, receiving, and restocking medications and supplies.
• Conduct regular inventory checks to identify and address shortages or discrepancies.
• Optimize inventory levels to minimize waste and ensure the availability of essential medications
• Provide oversight for the ordering of drugs and medical commodities and any Gifts in Kind (GIK).
• Work with the logistics and finance departments to ensure regular and adequate pharmaceutical and medical commodity levels are maintained to prevent stock outs.
• Coordinate with the Medical Director, and Procurement & Inventory Supervisor to ensure correct demobilization and proper disposition of pharmaceuticals.
• Ensure the medicines are stored appropriately and securely to maintain freshness and potency.

Clinical Support and Research
• Participate in clinical rounds and provide pharmacotherapy recommendations to the healthcare team.
• Conduct research to aid in the development of new drugs and therapy methods.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical guidelines and protocols.
• Provide support for clinical trials and research studies as needed.

Participation in Meetings
• Attend and participate in department meetings as scheduled
• Attend and participate in general co-workers’ meetings as scheduled.

Continuing Professional Development
• Identifies and pursues continuing professional development activities in line with their position and maintains professional records that provide evidence of activities completed.
• Works with one’s supervisor to guide in mentorship and coaching for continual professional growth.

Spiritual Ministry participation
• Participates in the hospital’s Spiritual Ministry programs.
• Attend chapel and departmental bible studies with staff (depending on weekly schedule)

Occupational Health & Safety Function
• Following & complying with H&S policies, processes & applying them to your own work activities, including using/wearing Personal Protective Equipment as required.
• Participating in activities directed at preventing harm & promoting well-being in the workplace Identifying, reporting & self-managing hazards where appropriate.

Any other official duties
• This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Pharmacist. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from a recognized institution.
• Valid pharmacist license.
• Previous experience in a hospital or clinical pharmacy setting is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacotherapy and clinical pharmacy practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge of drug interactions, dosages, and side effects.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience in effectively dealing with international and headquarters staff, donor agencies, government officials, and NGO’s
• Excellent oral and written communications skills,
• “Self-Starter” with ability to recognize what needs to be done without instruction.
• Able to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently.
• Flexible and able to cope with stressful situations
• Able to relate to and motivate local staff
• Creative and able to work with limited resources.
• Excellent decision-making skills.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS COMPETENCES & ABILITIES:
 Willingness and ability to adopt new knowledge and research procedures
 Flexible attitude to duties and to hours of work with ability to remain calm under pressure
 Highly organized and meticulous