Pharmacist

Job Description

• Performs all managerial functions common to the department level either directly or on a delegation basis to assigned personnel.
• Provides consultative services through the participation of the over-all development of pharmacy services policies, procedures and standards in addition to the continued patient care evaluation program as related to drug use and effectiveness.
• Assures the adherence to approved and accepted ethical and professional practice throughout  the services by maintaining the proper storage, preparation and dispensation of all drugs, chemical and biological, and by careful monitoring, either personally or as delegated and routine inspection and review of relate records and documents and monthly reports.
• Administers field-wide control for the standard procedures as related to storing, handling, recording, dispensing and distribution of all regularly stocked and specially prescribed pharmaceuticals.
• Secure all Ministry of Health , DHA , import permits for the introduction of all narcotics, controlled and psychotropic drugs . Submits forecast for annual narcotic requirements based on estimated usage. 
• Directs the design and preparation of the publication of drug formulary every years as a reference of all available and approved drugs for all medical personnel. Reviews pharmaceuticals manufacturers’ catalogs and brochures and various professional reference books and articles for use by all medical personnel. 
• Meets on regular basis with al local pharmaceutical agents/ vendors to maintain up to date information regarding newly registered drugs with the Ministry of Health.  Ensures that such agent / vendors comply with storage and sanitation standards, and recommends that the company takes necessary action to prevent violation of any standards.
• Serves as a Co-chairman to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and advising on matters pertaining top criteria of treatment, cost and correct usage of drugs in the administration of patient care, etc.
• Acts and makes immediate decisions upon receipt of any circular/ letter issued by the Ministry of Health recommending withdrawal and/or discontinuation of any medication, or to report any unexpected adverse effects.