Relevant Experience:

• Pharm D. (Doctor of Pharmacy)
• Minimum 1 Year experience
• Results-driven, ethical and adaptable professional with a strong service and stakeholder focus.
• Strong integrity with the sensitivity to manage confidential information.
• Demonstrates superior organizational skills and the agility to multitask and assume changing strategic responsibilities in a dynamic environment.
• Possesses strong integrity, intellectual humility and demonstrable expertise in navigating ambiguity and constant change.
• Shows resilience, flexibility and perseverance, especially during challenging periods.
• Culturally sensitive, inclusive and respectful of diverse populations, reflecting the global values of the AKDN.
• A deep passion and commitment to AKDN’s purpose, values and ethical framework.

• Good Communications Skills

• Flexibility to work as required to meet AKHS mandates.

Job Description:

• Reviews and validates prescriptions for accuracy, safety, and appropriateness.
• Dispenses medicines in accordance with medical orders and hospital policies.
• Prevents and resolves medication-related problems.
• Provides medication counselling to patients regarding correct usage, side effects, and interactions.
• Monitors patient responses to drug therapy and makes recommendations.
• Participates in ward rounds and multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Maintains adequate stock levels of medicines, vaccines, and medical surgical supplies.
• Ensures proper storage conditions for all pharmaceutical items.
• Manages control of narcotics/controlled substances as per regulations.
• Monitors, documents, and reports adverse drug reactions (ADRs).
• Ensures compliance with hospital and national pharmacovigilance guidelines.
• Provides training and guidance to pharmacy staff, nurses, and pharmacy Asst.
• Ensures compliance with hospital policies, Drug Regulatory Authority guidelines, and legal requirements.
• Maintains accurate records of dispensing, controlled substances, and adverse events.
• Contributes to the development of hospital formularies and treatment guidelines.
• Performs any other tasks as assigned by the Line Manager.