Job-specification - Senior Pharmacist.pdf

JOB DESCRIPTION

SENIOR PHARMACIST SUPERVISOR:

Pharmacy Manager

FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

Pharmacists II & I, Pre-registration Pharmacists Pharmacy Assistants/Clerks Pharmacy Students/UWI Students, Temporary Trainees OJT, Clerical Assistant and other support staff

JOB SUMMARY: An employee in this class is responsible for supervising the operations of a pharmacy/dispensary in a large hospital or in an assigned area or for performing inspection duties of the Drug Inspectorate. Work involves establishing, formulating, implementing and reviewing procedures relating to pharmaceuticals; supervising pharmacists and support staff; assisting in monitoring and controlling Antibiotics, Narcotics and precursors in accordance with professional standards and is reviewed by a senior Pharmacist through inspections, meetings, general observations and reports. KEY FUNCTIONS: ƒ

Supervises the operations of a pharmacy/dispensary in a large hospital or in an assigned area by:™ Establishing, formulating, implementing and reviewing procedures and systems; ™ Supervising Pharmacists and support personnel engaged in the provision of pharmaceutical services; ™ Reviewing operations of the Pharmacy for compliance with policies, laws and regulations and; ™ Controlling the Pharmacy’s budget. ƒ Inspects all new and relocated premises to ensure compliance with the relevant legislation and institutional guidelines. ƒ Assists the senior Pharmacist in the monitoring and controlling of Antibiotics, Narcotics and precursor drugs according to the relevant legislation by:™ Conducting research to facilitate the registration of all new antibiotics and narcotics preparations; ™ Conducting research and preparing reports for the senior pharmacist with respect to the secretariat for Antibiotics Control Committee, Central Drug Advisory Committee and Formulary/Essential Drug Committee; ™ Ensuring compliance of all procedures relating to Antibiotics and Narcotics; ™ Investigating non-compliance of Antibiotics and Narcotic legislation and taking action, where necessary. ƒ Checks and issues licences to all importers and exporters of Antibiotics.

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Monitors the issuance of permits in respect of the importation and exportation of each batch of antibiotics and narcotics being imported or exported. Inspect, destroys and witnesses the destruction of unserviceable drugs, narcotics, illegal drugs and issues certification for destruction for same. Visits pharmaceutical firms, both public and private, to inspect premises, records and reports on narcotics and antibiotics and other dangerous drugs in compliance with relevant legislation. Writes reports on operational matters, medication usage and budgetary matters, as required. Inspects drug storage areas for adequacy of drug stock and pharmaceuticals for proper labelling and storage, expiration dates, effective strength, sanitary condition, and security measures; takes periodic inventories of pharmaceutical supplies; recommends condemnation of obsolete stock; select proper storage fro drugs and chemicals with regard to humidity, permissible storage time, temperature and light sensitivity. Keeps abreast of current trends and practices in pharmaceutical care. Places/Receives orders for Pharmaceutical supplies. Drafts estimates of expenditure for the pharmacy and submits to senior officer, as required. Verifies lists of unserviceable/expired drugs for a Board of Survey. Consults with and advises medical staff concerning information obtained on medications, such as, warnings issued on drugs, incompatibility of certain drugs or contraindications of drugs and alternate drug therapy. Provides guidance and consultation regarding pharmaceutical services to patients, staff and the public. Interviews patients to obtain information regarding drug use, drug allergies and sensitivities, medication histories; assesses compliance and counsels patients on appropriate drug use. Serves as a resource person in seminars, conferences, workshops, clinical environments in the field of pharmacy, and represents the Ministry on committees, as required. Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIRMENTS: Knowledge Requirements: ƒ Organizes, plans and directs all Pharmaceutical services in the San Fernando General Hospital. ƒ Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of professional pharmacy. ƒ Considerable knowledge of pharmaceutical products. ƒ Considerable knowledge of Government’s National Drug Policy and Drug Formulary. ƒ Considerable knowledge of the Pharmacy Board Act and related legislation and of the laws and regulations pertaining to narcotics, antibiotics, precursors and other drugs.

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Knowledge of policies and procedures as it relates to pharmacy in the Public Health Service. Knowledge of Civil Service Regulations and Financial Regulations and Instructions.

Skill & Ability Requirements ƒ Ability to plan, assign and supervise professional and support staff engaged in the provision of pharmaceutical services. ƒ Ability to prepare and dispense medications and other pharmaceutical products. ƒ Ability to provide advice in the use of pharmaceuticals. ƒ Ability to manage inventory and maintain records and prepare reports. ƒ Ability to deal sensitively and confidentially with patient’s needs. ƒ Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. ƒ Ability to use relevant computer applications related to job functions. ƒ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, other employees and the public. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: ƒ

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Extensive experience in the practice of pharmacy, including supervisory experience such as may have been granted in the lower classes and training as evidenced by the successful completion of a degree in pharmacy from a recognised university; or any equivalent combination of experience and training. A recognised Diploma in Management A Diploma in Pharmacy Possession of a Pharmacist’s Licence recognised by the Pharmacy Board of Trinidad and Tobago.

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SOUTH-WEST REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY JOB DESCRIPTION

SENIOR PHARMACIST – Medicine Information SUPERVISOR:

Regional Coordinator – Pharmacy Services

FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

Pharmacy Manager, Senior Pharmacists, Pharmacists IIs & Is, Pre-registration Pharmacists, Medical and Nursing Staff, Pharmacy Assistants/Clerks Pharmacy Students/UWI Students, Temporary Trainees OJT, Pharmacy Board, Clerical Assistant and Other support staff

JOB SUMMARY: Provides a central and unbiased source of current information and specific responses about medicines and medicine-based therapy to the healthcare providers and community regarding the related issues. This officer is reviewed by a senior Pharmacist through inspections, meetings, general observations and reports. KEY FUNCTIONS: ƒ ƒ ƒ ƒ ƒ ƒ ƒ ƒ ƒ ƒ ƒ ƒ

Accept enquiries from a range of people including all staff within the region. Provides medicine information to the general public. Provides training to Pharmacy students. Facilitates the adverse drug reaction reporting system. Functions as a member of the Drug & Therapeutic Committee to facilitating reviews for formulary consideration. Provides Medicine-based information bulletins. Development and day-to-day management of their section Management and development of staff working on their section Development of section procedures Ensuring effective use of resources Clinical Governance of their section Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIRMENTS: Knowledege Requirements: ƒ Organizes, plans and directs all Pharmaceutical services in the San Fernando General Hospital.

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Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of professional pharmacy. Considerable knowledge of pharmaceutical products. Considerable knowledge of Government’s National Drug Policy and Drug Formulary. Considerable knowledge of the Pharmacy Board Act and related legislation and of the laws and regulations pertaining to narcotics, antibiotics, precursors and other drugs. Knowledge of policies and procedures as it relates to pharmacy in the Public Health Service. Knowledge of Civil Service Regulations and Financial Regulations and Instructions.

Skill & Ability Requirements ƒ Ability to plan, assign and supervise professional and support staff engaged in the provision of pharmaceutical services. ƒ Ability to prepare and dispense medications and other pharmaceutical products. ƒ Ability to provide advice in the use of pharmaceuticals. ƒ Ability to manage inventory and maintain records and prepare reports. ƒ Ability to deal sensitively and confidentially with patient’s needs. ƒ Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. ƒ Ability to use relevant computer applications related to job functions. ƒ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, other employees and the public. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: ƒ

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Extensive experience in the practice of pharmacy, including supervisory experience such as may have been granted in the lower classes and training as evidenced by the successful completion of a degree in pharmacy from a recognised university; or any equivalent combination of experience and training. A recognised Diploma in Management A Diploma in Pharmacy Possession of a Pharmacist’s Licence recognised by the Pharmacy Board of Trinidad and Tobago.

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