ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
DIRECTORATE: Support Medical Services
DEPARTMENT:
Pharmacy
Job Desc. No:
Date of Issue:
Issue:
Page:
SMS/PH/J 004
17/01/12
5
1 of 3
JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE:
Senior Pharmacist
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Pharmacists and Technicians in their
immediate control
ACCOUNTABLE TO:
Director and Assistant Director of Pharmacy
JOB DESCRIPTION:
1.0
JOB SUMMARY:
To assist the Assistant Director and Director of Pharmacy in managing all aspects of
dispensing practices within the Pharmacies.
2.0
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
2.1
To participate in the daily work of the dispensary in a professional and ethical
manner, as directed by the Assistant Director and Director of Pharmacy.
2.2
To ensure that dispensing and dispensing practices are performed in a safe,
efficient and effective manner in accordance to the Policy and Procedure
Guides of the Department and the Hospital, and also in accordance with the
Pharmacy Dispensing Work Instruction agreed by the Department.
2.3
To ensure that each prescription is checked and signed by a Pharmacist, on
their shift.
2.4
To assist with stock control and stock availability within the pharmacies, in
accordance with the Policy and Procedure Guides.
2.5
To coordinate with Warehouse, Clinics and Doctors to liquidate the near
expiry drugs and needs to take interest to liquidate the near expiry drugs from
other locations of the pharmacies.
2.6
To assist with aseptic and non aseptic pharmacy manufacture, including the
manufacture of T.P.N.
2.7
To supervise Pharmacists and Technicians under their immediate control,
regarding dispensing and other pharmaceutical matters.
2.8
To supervise Pharmacy staff in the maintenance of controlled drug stock and
records and to ensure that dispensed CDs are checked as correct.
ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
DIRECTORATE: Support Medical Services
DEPARTMENT:
Pharmacy
JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE:
Job Desc. No:
Date of Issue:
Issue:
Page:
SMS/PH/J 004
17/01/12
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2 of 3
Senior Pharmacist
JOB DESCRIPTION: (Cont’d.)
3.0
2.9
To counsel patients (in accordance with the “Pharmacy Dispensing Work
Instruction MS/PH/W001”) on how to use their medications.
2.10
To perform other appropriate tasks and duties that are assigned within their
levels of skills, abilities and knowledge.
HOURS OF WORK:
3.1
4.0
The post-holder will work a 48 hour week on a rota basis.
REQUIREMENTS:
4.1
4.2
Qualifications or Relevant Experience:
4.1.2
Graduated from an accredited College or University with a Degree in
Pharmacy.
4.1.3
Currently registered as a Pharmacist from an accepted place, according
to hospital policy.
4.1.4
Familiarity with Microsoft Office is essential.
4.1.5
Good written and spoken English.
Personal Qualities:
4.2.1
The applicant must be able to demonstrate problem solving abilities.
4.2.2
The applicant must be able to liaise with other staff and clinicians on a
professional level and have good interpersonal skills.
4.2.3
The applicant will be a calm, caring person who is sensitive to the
cultural differences inherent in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and
those of other members of staff.
4.2.4
The applicant will maintain professional standards and attitudes, at all
times, in line with departmental and hospital expectations, policies and
procedures.
ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
DIRECTORATE: Support Medical Services
DEPARTMENT:
Pharmacy
JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE:
Job Desc. No:
Date of Issue:
Issue:
Page:
SMS/PH/J 004
17/01/12
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3 of 3
Senior Pharmacist
JOB DESCRIPTION: (Cont’d.)
4.3
Experience:
Five years in Hospital Pharmacy as a registered pharmacist in a 200 bedded
hospital is essential.
5.0
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
5.1
As laid down by the Hospital Programme and subject for amendment.
Remuneration will be commensurate with the category indicated
above.
N.B. This job description is not exhaustive, and is intended as a general guide. It
exists in conjunction with a more detailed breakdown of day-to-day duties
Approval
Position
Name
Prepared by:
Director of
Pharmacy
Human Resources
Director
Programme
Director
Dr. Abdullah Hadram
Reviewed by:
Approved by:
Acknowledged
by Employee
Lt. Col. Thabit Al Shaia’ani
Brig. Gen. Dr. Hamoud
Al Shahrani
Signature
Date