Clinical Practice Pharmacist

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A vacancy exists for a Clinical Practice Pharmacist based at Life Groenkloof Hospital, reporting to the Pharmacy Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the quality pharmaceutical services, financial objectives, legislative compliance, and people management requirements are achieved to the required standards.Critical OutputsPerform daily ward rounds with a multitude of medical specialists.Coordination of antimicrobial stewardship initiatives, identification of problem areas, and implementation of corrective actions.Leadership of the hospital's clinical pharmacy team and mentoring of the team members.Review all ICU prescriptions and monitor all ICU patients to ensure effective and safe drug therapy and provide feedback and advice to the healthcare team regarding potential problems.Partner with Antimicrobial Stewardship Doctor Champion to identify and address inappropriate antimicrobial usage. Perform pharmacokinetic calculations and interpretation when required.Participate in the implementation of and compliance with LHC Quality Management Systems.Practice evidence-based patient care by identifying and disseminating clinical evidence to support clinical pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardship interventions, ensuring cost-effective management of patient care.Participate in the active management of the cost of sales of pharmaceuticals in line with revenue and budget.Build effective working relationships with doctors, allied healthcare professionals, infection prevention, and nursing staff.Usage of antibiograms to establish evidence-based guidelines for empiric antibiotic therapy, performing dosage adjustments based on organ function and extremes.RequirementsB Pharm degree in Clinical Pharmacy is essential.2-5 years experience in the implementation of antimicrobial stewardship and clinical pharmacy services.Relevant clinical knowledge and experience in the critical outputs.Current registration with the South African Pharmacy Council as a pharmacist.Understanding of pharmacy and related healthcare industry, legislation, regulation, and challenges.Pharmaceutical product knowledge.Computer proficiency (MS Office).CompetenciesProblem-solving, analysis, and judgement.Resilience.Engaging diversity.Verbal & written communication and presentation.Influencing.Drive & energy.Excellence orientation.Ethical behaviour.Building relationships.Customer responsiveness.Organisational awareness.Leading by example (Key for Managers).Motivating and developing people (Key for Managers).Email: ****** date: Friday, January 10, 2025.Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert should consider their application as unsuccessful.
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