PHARMACIST at ObiJackson Children's Hospital

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

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.
 
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

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