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