Pharmacist

Key Responsibilities

Corresponding Key Activities performed by the role

Managerial

• Maintaining sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for performance of duties

  • Reporting shortage of materials to supervisor at earliest convenience, maintaining records for ordering and replenishments

Technical

• Reviews and interprets each prescription/ medication orders in the ward and outpatient settings.

  • Provides appropriate patient information concerning the medications if & when required.

  • Advise/ questions/ clarified any prescription abnormality with the prescribing physician. Any unresolved problems are referred to chief pharmacist.

  • Inspects wards and clinics for outdated, deteriorated, or excessive stocks.

  • Performs drug utilization/administration evaluations, systematic internal reviews.

  • Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following:

  • Ability to read, interpret, and apply complex written instructions.

  • Knowledge of professional Pharmacy practice.

  • Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

  • Basic knowledge of pharmaceuticals, pharmacokinetics, pharmacotherapeutics.

  • Basic computer skills.

  • Ability to analyse drug-related medical problems; and

  • Skill in preparing sterile products.

  • Checks & reviews medication stocks register in the wards to ensure drug availability and correct inventory.

  • Replenish crash carts medications including controlled drugs.

  • Maintains a register for crash carts locks.

  • Inspects Pharmacy inventory, nursing cabinets and removes any outdated or deteriorated medications.

  • Answers drug related inquiries received from physicians, dentist and nurses. Those inquiries which cannot be answered with certainty are to be referred to the chief pharmacist.

  • Assists in the training of new in-pharmacist staff as per the direction of the chief pharmacist.

  • Performs other miscellaneous duties, as directed by the chief pharmacist.

Quality and Safety

• Promoting and maintaining quality in all services and ensure continuous quality improvement measures are in place. Conduct method evaluation/ development as per standard policies and procedures

  • Complying with all safety and quality control programs and procedures as applicable

  • Complying with applicable precautions for environmental safety, infection control, using a series of interventions that minimize or prevent cross infections

  • Ensuring that safety procedures and quality assurance tests are maintained within all sections

  • Comply and support clinical audit processes within the service and report on these as agreed 

  • Communicating in a professional and courteous manner with patients, family and other medical personnel as necessary to obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, clarify orders and communicate status.   

Continuous Education

• Participating in education sessions for department staff, doctors and nurses on the safe and secure handling of equipment, i.e teaching, induction, peer review, case studies, and clinical presentations

  • Participating in department programs/ committees, various hospital committees, and staff meeting (when requested) 

  • Participating in the orientation and training of new employees

  • Maintaining professional knowledge by attending lectures, seminars or on-line education sessions

  • Completing and maintaining all regulatory requirements including licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames.

  • The ability to apply technical skills, together with a demonstrable knowledge of and interest in sciences, such as anatomy, physiology and physics;

Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems 

• Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital management to comply those requirements

  • Notifying OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues and assistance with the preparation of risk assessments, incident reports

  • Attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs

  • Comply with reasonable OSH instructions, policies and safe working procedures 

  • Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems. 

  •  Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures 

  •  Not wilfully or recklessly endanger anyone’s health and safety 

  • Comply with Waste management procedures and policies. Reduce, Reuse, Recycling of waste as much as possible 

  • Attend all OSH Trainings, awareness programs and mock drills. 

  • Participates in the OSHMS audits, inspections, ensuring standards are maintained

Prevention and Control of Infection (PCI): 

• PCI is everyone’s responsibility. All staff are required to read and implement the NMC PCI Policy and Strategy in an effort to maintain the highest possible standards of cleanliness at all times, thus reducing the risk of infection in patients, staff and visitors. 

  • The strictest hand hygiene, 5 moments of hand hygiene, bare below the elbows and environmental care, will be expected of all staff, including the post holder, at all times

Qualifications & licensure

Required:

• Education and training. Pharmacists must possess a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college or school of pharmacy.

• Thorough knowledge of UAE Laws, company policies, regulations precedents applicable to the area of work.

   

Desired: 

Fluent in spoken & written English, Arabic language is desirable, but not essential.

Experience required in addition to the Qualifications mentioned above

Required:

Currently licensed in country of origin and with DHA license to practice in Dubai U.A.E.

Specialist Certification

Required:  NA

Desired:  NA

Additional requirements

• Self-motivation and the ability to work under pressure;

  • Fluent spoken and written English. Spoken Arabic is advantageous but not essential.

  • A supportive and caring disposition;

  • Adaptability and good time management skills;

  • Confidence in dealing with stressful situations;

  • IT competencies.

Remarks

( add department specific requirements if any)

Competencies

Core

Level

Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving

Proficient

Effective Communication

Proficient  

Collaborative Teamwork

Proficient

Change Enabling

Proficient

Ethics and Integrity

Proficient

Physical Requirements 

Ability to walk moderate distances, sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.

Ability to physically bear difficult working conditions. Must observe contact precautions, working hours significantly beyond regular schedule; over time and on-call as needed by the department