Job Title: Clinical Pharmacist
Location: Botshelong-Empilweni Hospital
Reports to: Responsible Pharmacist
Job Summary: Clinix is seeking a dedicated and motivated Clinical Pharmacist to be responsible for the leading, managing, coordination, and monitoring of clinical pharmacy services and driving pharmaceutical improvement within the hospital. The clinical pharmacist will be responsible for conducting daily ward rounds and review patient medication profiles across the hospital division and contribute to improving patient outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience: Pharm Degree and a post graduate qualification in Clinical PharmacyActive registration with the South African Pharmacy CouncilFive (5) years' experience as a pharmacist (post internship) of which two (2) years must be in Clinical Pharmacy inclusive of Antibiotic Stewardship, Pharmacovigilance, and general Rationale Medicine UseComputer Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications like Excel and PowerPointExcellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teamsSuccessful training and understanding of the Blue Bird programme and ability to work on SAP will be additional benefits.Minimum Job Requirements: Ensure the provision of customer focused, professional clinical pharmacy services by conducting daily ward rounds to perform comprehensive medication reviews for patients, monitoring responses to medications and making necessary interventions to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomesEnsure medication safety and timeous resolution of medication-related challengesElevate antimicrobial stewardship performance as a key focus areaMonitor microorganisms and collect and analyse Antimicrobial Stewardship data to identify inappropriate utilization of antimicrobialsDrive interventions to optimize drug utilization and pharmaceutical careActive participation in internal stakeholder meetings including presentation of progress and gapsProfessional collaboration by enhancing cooperative and influential working relationships with doctors, microbiologists, nursing staff, infection prevention control, pharmacists and other key functional stakeholders to achieve key outputsProvide evidence-based drug information and recommendations on medication therapy management, drug utilization and formulary managementParticipate actively in interdisciplinary discussions regarding patient care and medication managementMaintain accurate and detailed patient records, documenting interventions, recommendations and outcomes of medication reviewsRole in development and implementation of drug administration protocols to proactively manage riskMedication adverse event reporting and interventionsProvide workplace-based support and mentoring to pharmacists to develop skills, capacity and professional competency within the pharmacyPrepare and present reports to the Clinix Clinical Risk CommitteeActively engage in continuous education and training to enhance clinical knowledge and skills and encourage pharmacists in operational researchCompetencies Problem-solving, analysis and judgementAttention to detailAdapting to change and resilienceMotivating and developing peopleRelationship buildingCustomer focus and service deliveryCommunicationTeamwork
#J-18808-Ljbffr