Pharmacist

Job Title: Pharmacist

Location: West Region, Mauritius

Working Hours:

• Monday Thursday: 08:00 - 13:30 (Morning Shift), 13:30 - 19:00 (Afternoon Shift)
• Friday & Saturday: 08:00 - 14:30 (Morning Shift), 14:30 - 20:00 (Afternoon Shift)
• Sunday: 08:00  - 15:00

Responsibilities:

1. Medication Management: Oversee all aspects of medication management, including prescription verification, compounding, dispensing, and counseling patients on proper medication usage, dosage, and potential side effects.
2. Clinical Consultation: Provide comprehensive clinical consultations to patients, collaborating with healthcare providers to optimize medication therapy, manage chronic conditions, and ensure patient safety and adherence.
3. Leadership and Supervision: Lead and supervise pharmacy staff, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, best practices, and organizational policies.
4. Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain quality assurance programs, including medication reconciliation, adverse drug event monitoring, and continuous quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
5. Inventory Management: Oversee inventory control processes, including procurement, stock monitoring, and management of medication supplies to ensure adequate inventory levels while minimizing wastage and expiry.
6. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and professional standards governing pharmacy operations, including privacy laws, medication safety protocols, and ethical standards.

Requirements:

• Education and Licensure: Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution, supplemented by current registration and licensure as a pharmacist in Mauritius.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience working as a pharmacist in a clinical or community pharmacy setting, with a strong understanding of medication management, clinical counseling, and pharmacy operations.
• Leadership Skills: Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team, foster a positive work environment, and collaborate effectively with healthcare providers and stakeholders.
• Clinical Expertise: Advanced clinical knowledge and expertise in pharmacotherapy, medication management, and patient counseling, with a focus on optimizing therapeutic outcomes and minimizing medication-related risks.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in pharmacy software systems, inventory management tools, and other relevant technology platforms.
• Ethical Conduct: Commitment to upholding ethical standards, patient confidentiality, and professional integrity in all aspects of pharmacy practice.

Note: This position offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced pharmacist to assume a leadership role within a dynamic pharmacy team in the West Region. The pharmacist will play a key role in providing high-quality pharmaceutical care, optimizing patient outcomes, and promoting a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in pharmacy services.