Clinical Pharmacist at The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE)

Job Purpose

• The Clinical Pharmacist will provide expert, patient-centered pharmaceutical care to patients within the General Medicine and Surgical Services directorate. The role holder will be integral to the multidisciplinary team, ensuring the safe, effective, and cost-effective use of medications. Responsibilities include medication therapy management, clinical interventions, patient education, and contributing to antimicrobial stewardship and medication safety initiatives.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

Clinical Pharmacy Services 

• Conduct comprehensive medication reviews and reconciliation for patients admitted to General Medicine and Surgical wards.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations on drug therapy, dosage adjustments, and monitoring to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Monitor patient responses to therapy, identify and resolve medication-related problems, and document clinical interventions. Participate in ward rounds, multidisciplinary team meetings, and patient care conferences.

Patient Safety and Quality Assurance

• Champion antimicrobial stewardship programs to promote appropriate antibiotic use and combat resistance.
• Participate in medication safety initiatives, including adverse drug event reporting and analysis.
• Ensure compliance with hospital formularies, treatment protocols, and national/international clinical guidelines. Uphold the highest standards of patient confidentiality and ethical practice.

Education and Counselling

• Provide clear and concise medication counselling to patients and their caregivers to ensure understanding and adherence.
• Educate doctors, nurses, and junior pharmacy staff on new medications, protocols, and best practices in pharmacotherapy.
• Contribute to the development of educational materials and guidelines for the pharmacy department and wider clinical teams.
• Operational and Dispensing Support 
•  Supervise and verify the accurate dispensing of medications for inpatients, ensuring correctness of drug, dose, and direction.
• Manage and advise on the use of high-risk medications (e.g., anticoagulants, opioids, chemotherapeutic agents).
• Collaborate with the procurement team to ensure availability of essential medicines and address drug shortages.

Educational Requirements, Skills and Competences

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) from a recognized institution.
• Active pharmacy license in the applicable jurisdiction
• Postgraduate certificate or residency in clinical pharmacy or pharmacotherapy (highly desirable).
• Minimum of 3 years of post-registration experience in a hospital setting, with significant exposure to clinical pharmacy services.
• Proven knowledge of clinical pharmacology, therapeutics, and evidence-based medicine.
• Proficiency with pharmacy information systems and Microsoft Office applications.