Pharmacist- MOH Secondment- Kuwaiti National - Pharmacy

General Information

Language : English/Arabic
Years of Experience : 5-7
Closing Date : 31 December 2024

Function

Objective

To be part of a multi-disciplinary team and to carry out the different pharmacist’s roles of dispensing, counseling and compounding medications as well as being involved in inventory and procurement procedures

 

 

Responsibilities

Roles & Responsibilities

·        Dispensing of medications to patients

·        Storage and handling of medications and related items

·        Procurement of medications through MOH or private companies

·        Keeping an inventory of medications and related items

·        Compounding of medications

·        Running the pharmacotherapy clinic

·        Being involved in the diabetes education delivery to patients, students and healthcare professionals

·        General counseling for medications

·        Preparing medications statistics and monthly reports

·        Creating and revising policies to guide in the daily running of the pharmacy

·        Participating in several committees within DDI related to patient care

·        Initiating and/or participating in research activities and projects

·        Providing a training program for pharmacy and other healthcare students, in the pharmacy

·        Handling DDI clinics requirements and inspecting their stocks regularly

·        Participating in conferences and workshops within DDI

·        Assist with MOH inspection department on inspections

·        Conducting the annual inventory audit for all medicines and medical equipment

·        Answering the questions of physicians and other healthcare providers on drug related issues

·        Perform other related duties as assigned

 

 

Required Skills and Expertise:

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibility

 

 

Requirements

·        5-8 years’ previous experience  

·        Familiar with the rules and regulations regarding handling medications in the MOH

·        Good communication skills

·        Familiar with the environment of pharmaceutical companies is an extra strength

Bilingual – Arabic & English

Other Comments:

Education

Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy

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