About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><u><b>Job Summary</b></u></H2> </div><div><p><span style=""><span style="">To be a primary source of scientifically valid information. To ensure the safe, appropriate, and cost-effective use of medications and advise physicians and clinical team on matters pertaining to drug usage and control within the hospital locations. </span></span></p> <p><span style=""><span style="">To participate in the development and delivery of continuous education programs for the pharmacy, patient care services, and medical staff and in maximizing therapeutic outcomes for patients. They will monitor antibiotic usage.</span></span></p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><u><b>Job Responsibilities 1</b></u></H2> </div><div><p><span style=""><span style="">Supports hospital policies and serves as a professional role model for all staff </span></span></p> <p><span style=""><span style="">Contributes to the development and execution of the Pharmacy department’s short to mid-term plans to ensure alignment with Allied Health’s strategic priorities and contributes to the development of annual business plans for the assigned areas of responsibility to support the achievement of financial objectives. </span></span></p> <p><span style=""><span style="">Provides input into the development and implementation of the pharmacy department’s policies, systems, processes, and procedures, identifying potential areas of improvement, to support an efficient and effective operation. </span></span></p> <p><span style=""><span style="">Participates in the development of new order sets and clinical practice guidelines for hospital-wide implementation. </span></span></p> <p><span style=""><span style="">Develops clinical pharmacy programs according to policies and regulations. </span></span></p> <p><span style=""><span style="">Collaborates with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care. </span></span></p> <p><span style=""><span style="">Provides therapeutic recommendations and answers medication and patient-related questions from other healthcare providers, including providing drug information to prescribers and nurses regarding drug therapy and safe handling of medications. </span></span></p> <p><span style=""><span style="">Reviews records of patients to determine the appropriateness of medication therapy. </span></span></p> <p><span style=""><span style="">Performs chart review and evaluates patient’s condition to ensure all issues are being treated and advises the physician accordingly. </span></span></p> <p><span style=""><span style="">Assesses the results of pharmaceutical treatments. </span></span></p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><u><b>Job Responsibilities 2</b></u></H2> </div><div><p><span style=""><span style="">Responsible for evaluating and monitoring drug therapies and antibiotic utilization, developing treatment plans, initiating, titrating/tapering, and discontinuing medications under protocol, following up on necessary lab tests under protocol, and suggesting alternative medications in coordination with physicians. </span></span></p> <p><span style=""><span style="">Participates in formulary control and monitoring. </span></span></p> <p><span style=""><span style="">Performs Drug Information and Poisoning review and assessment. </span></span></p> <p><span style=""><span style="">Gathers and analyses data for selected drug utilization reviews. </span></span></p> <p><span style=""><span style="">Monitors, reports, and analyses adverse drug reactions and medication errors. </span></span></p> <p><span style=""><span style="">Identifies, resolves, and prevents potential and actual medication-related problems including untreated indications, improper drug selection, sub-therapeutic dosage, overdosage, failure to receive medication, adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, and medications without indication. </span></span></p> <p><span style=""><span style="">Consults on dosages, medication substances, correct administration of drugs etc. </span></span></p> <p><span style=""><span style="">Performs patient education functions on the appropriate use of medications. </span></span></p> <p><span style=""><span style="">Participates in the development and update of any required drug libraries. </span></span></p> <p><span style=""><span style="">Participates in the development of hospital-wide clinical protocols. </span></span></p> <p><span style=""><span style="">Ensures correct practice of handling controlled and narcotic medications according to the local laws and regulations. </span></span></p> <p> </p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>Additional Responsibilities 3</b></H2> </div><div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><u><b>Job Knowledge & Skills</b></u></H2> </div><div><p><span style=""><span style="">Clinical pharmacy residency - Preferred </span></span></p> <p><span style=""><span style="">Clinical pharmacist licensure from MOPH in Qatar </span></span></p> <p><span style=""><span style="">Strong knowledge of protocols, policies, standards, and local laws and regulations. </span></span></p> <p><span style=""><span style="">Knowledge of actions, side effects, appropriate use of commonly employed drugs, antibiotic utilization, evaluation, drug therapeutic monitoring, adverse drug reaction monitoring, patient chart review and selection of alternatives. </span></span></p> <p><span style=""><span style="">Knowledge of current technology and pharmacy systems for distribution of medications </span></span></p> <p><span style=""><span style="">Knowledge of pharmaceutical and medical terminology abbreviations and symbols. </span></span></p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><u><b>Job Experience</b></u></H2> </div><div><p><span style=""><span style="">Minimum of 3 years of experience as a clinical pharmacist in a hospital setting </span></span></p> <p><span style=""><span style="">Hands-on experience in direct patient care </span></span></p> <p><span style=""><span style="">Minimum 2 years in GCC (preferred) </span></span></p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><u><b>Competencies</b></u></H2> </div><div><div>Agility</div><div>Build High-Performing Teams</div><div>Diagnostic Skills L3</div><div>Provide Direction</div><div>Pharmacology and Medication Management L3</div><div>Advanced Clinical Assessment L3</div><div>Medication Counseling and Patient Education L3</div><div>Medication Therapy Management L3</div><div>AI Fluency</div><div>Leadership</div><div>Quality</div><div>Resilience</div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><u><b>Education</b></u></H2> </div><div><div>Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy</div></div></div></div>