Pharmacist

The Pharmacist will be responsible for overseeing pharmacy services, including policy development and program formulation. Key duties involve dispensing and compounding drugs, meticulously checking prescriptions for accuracy and suitability, and consulting with prescribers to resolve any issues related to drug safety or appropriate use. The role also requires providing comprehensive drug information to medical staff on dosages, adverse effects, and suitable dosage forms, as well as maintaining patient drug histories to contribute to treatment decisions. The Pharmacist will also educate patients on treatments and medications, ensure secure and appropriate storage of medicines, and verify incoming drug supplies. Staying updated with new developments in human medicines, contributing to research, and monitoring the drug market are also crucial. Additionally, the role involves developing and updating drug use guidelines for the staff clinic, managing the bank's drug budget, participating in drug and medical consumable procurement, and preparing specialized ENT and skin formulations. The Pharmacist will also coordinate with suppliers for drug exchanges and replacements, manage the destruction of expired drugs with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, participate in pharmacy audits, and oversee pharmacy and drug store inventory. Reporting adverse events, engaging in pharmacovigilance, maintaining statutory records, monitoring long-term medication patients, and validating drug invoices are also part of the responsibilities.

1. Formulate and develop policies and programs for effective management of pharmacy services.
2. Dispense and compound drugs.
3. Check prescriptions for suitability and accuracy, contacting prescribers to resolve issues concerning safety, appropriateness, and rational drug use.
4. Provide drug information to medical staff on dosages, adverse effects, appropriate dosage forms, and other aspects of medicine use.
5. Maintain records of patient’s drug histories and participate in decision-making on appropriate treatments.
6. Discuss treatments with and provide information on medicines to patients.
7. Ensure medicines are stored appropriately and securely, and verify correct drugs are supplied upon receipt.
8. Stay updated with new developments in human medicines, contributing to research and development and drug market surveillance.
9. Develop guidelines for drug use within the staff clinic and regularly update the drug formulary.
10. Provide information and statistics on drug expenditure and effectively implement the Bank’s drugs budget.
11. Participate in the procurement of drugs and medical consumables.
12. Prepare ENT and skin formulations for patients according to the British Pharmacopoeia.
13. Liaise with drug suppliers to exchange short-expiry drugs, replace expired ones, and coordinate the destruction of expired drugs with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
14. Participate in staff pharmacy audits and manage pharmacy and drug store inventory as per prescribed procedures.
15. Report adverse events and participate in Pharmacovigilance.
16. Maintain statutory and ethical records/registers, monitor patients on long-term medications, and validate drug invoices and other petty cash purchases.

1. At least six (6) years of relevant work experience, with three (3) years served at the grade of Pharmaceutical Technologist II or a comparable position.
2. Higher Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmacy, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
3. Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmacy, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
4. Registration with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board with a current practicing license.
5. Completion of a Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution.
6. Proficiency in computer applications.
7. Good interpersonal and communication skills.
8. Knowledge of Health laws, standard medical practices and procedures, and pharmacy policy and legislative requirements.
9. Experience in providing medical services, pharmacy management, and patient care.
10. Experience in drug supplies and management, and handling medical schemes.
11. Knowledge in basic accounting and administration.
12. Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.