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Job Description :
� Clinically screen prescriptions as well as counsel/advice on the safe and effective use of medicines.
� Assist the Lead Pharmacist to maintain and deliver high standard of service in accordance with pharmaceutical legislations, hospital policies and recognized best practice.
� Adhere to and enforce the approved Standard Operating Procedures among junior member of staff.
� Consult the Lead Pharmacists as required to provide prescription review and medicines-related advice to healthcare professionals in the ward.
� Work in the dispensary to ensure prescriptions are dispensed safely and effectively, as well as provide professional intervention including clinical screening, dispensing and final checking of prescriptions.
� Identify and resolve (in consultation with the Lead Pharmacist where required) prescription-related problems to ensure safe and effective use of medicines are followed.
� Counsel patients on use of medication after discharge from the hospital.
� Participate in audits of drug use and recommend standards in order to improve prescribing practices.
� Participate in reviews of work methods and contribute to the development of new processes, procedures and systems to minimize risk and ensure that services are improved continuously.

Requirement :
Paper Qualification:
� A Minimum of B.Pharm from any reputable institution Professional Qualification: � Membership of relevant professional body will be an added advantage
Experience:
� At least 2 years post qualification working experience in a pharmacy or hospital environment
Must Have (apart from the above):
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

� Demonstrable capacity to read and interpret prescriptions
� Ability to work independently, accurately and efficiently
� Good command of the English Language (spoken and written)
� Excellent team player
� Good numerical and communication skills.
� General knowledge of drug terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, drug use and aseptic
� Basic computer literacy and ability to effectively learn new software programs required
� Ability to work in a safe, cost-effective and efficient manner.
Age bracket: N/A
Renumeration:
Negotiable: Yes
How to Apply:
Please send CV with subject tagged “PHARMACIST—OCH/0814/04” to [email protected]

Job Title: PHARMACIST
Job ID: OCH/0814/04
Closing Date: 2014-08-26