Clinical Pharmacist (UAE National)

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi is looking for a Clinical Pharmacist responsible for optimizing patient medication therapy and ensuring safe medication use. The role involves working closely with healthcare teams to develop treatment plans and promote medication safety.

The ideal candidate should have a BSc Degree, a Doctor of Pharmacy Degree, or relevant post-baccalaureate qualifications with clinical pharmacy experience. The position aims to enhance patient care through effective pharmaceutical programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years as a clinical pharmacist or with clinical responsibilities.
• UAE National with at least 1 year as a clinical pharmacist is preferred.
• Strong understanding of medication safety and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Supervise junior staff to ensure adherence to policies.
• Participate in departmental organization and clinical projects.
• Optimize patient care in specified wards and units.
• Undertake medication reviews for newly admitted patients.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy practice

Medication therapy management

Collaboration with healthcare teams

Education

BSc Degree

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (Pharm-D)

Post-baccalaureate Pharm-D

Post-baccalaureate MS

Special Certificate

Job description

Job Overview

The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for optimizing patient medication therapy, ensuring safe and effective use of medicines, and providing expert pharmaceutical care within hospital and clinical settings. The role involves close collaboration with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop, monitor, and review patient‑specific treatment plans while promoting evidence‑based practice and medication safety.

Qualifications

• Special Certificate required
• BSc Degree with at least 3 years of experience as a clinical pharmacist or with clinical responsibilities (UAE National, NLT 1 year as clinical pharmacist)
• Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (Pharm‑D) with at least 1 year experience as a clinical pharmacist
• Post‑baccalaureate Pharm‑D with at least 1 year experience as a clinical pharmacist
• Post‑baccalaureate MS with at least 1 year experience as a clinical pharmacist

Responsibilities

• Supervise junior staff and ensure their adherence to applicable rules and policies.
• Participate in departmental organization, regulatory bodies, and clinical projects.
• Optimize patient care in defined wards and units by planning, managing, monitoring, advising, and reviewing specialist pharmaceutical care programs.
• Undertake medication reviews and histories of newly admitted patients to identify problems or medication issues that may influence the treatment plan, including simplifying complex regimens for patients in designated wards.