Pharmacist

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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.