Pharmacist

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

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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