Clinical Pharmacist (UAE National)

SEHA - Abu Dhabi Health Services Co.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 279,000 - 424,080; Full time

Job summary

SEHA - Abu Dhabi Health Services Co. is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to optimize patient medication therapy in hospital and clinical settings.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to develop, monitor, and review patient-specific treatment plans while promoting evidence-based practice and medication safety. The role includes supervising junior staff, participating in clinical projects, and ensuring formulary-aligned, cost-effective pharmacotherapy to improve

Qualifications

• BSc degree with relevant clinical pharmacist experience (3+ years).
• PharmD or equivalent with clinical responsibilities; UAE-specific licensure or eligibility preferred.
• Postgraduate MS or additional qualifications in pharmacy are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervise junior staff and ensure adherence to department policies.
• Participate in clinical projects and hospital committees.
• Optimize patient care by planning, monitoring, and reviewing pharmacotherapy in defined wards.

Skills

Clinical pharmacist

Medication safety

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Pharmacotherapy optimization

Education

BSc. in Pharmacy

PharmD

MS in Pharmacy

Post-baccalaureate MS

Job description

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise junior staff and ensure their adherence to established rules and policies in the department/organization.
• Participate in department, organization, and regulatory bodies’ clinical projects.
• Optimize patient care in defined wards/units by planning, managing, monitoring, advising, and reviewing specialist pharmaceutical care programs for patients.
• Undertake a medication review/history of newly admitted patients to identify problems or medication issues that may influence the treatment plan, including simplifying complex regimes for patients in designated wards.
• Formulate treatment plans for inpatients, considering presenting symptoms, medical history (including previous responses to medication), and the evidence base for pharmacological approaches in that condition; present these plans at multidisciplinary meetings for discussion and review.
• Discuss future treatment options with patients/carers, providing patient‑specific information and discussion of the risks and benefits of various options to aid concordance.
• Assume responsibility for patient‑specific pharmacotherapy plans to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Conduct clinical evaluations to assess medication use appropriateness.
• Conduct clinical review of drugs for addition/deletion from formulary.
• Actively participate in patient care rounds with other members of the healthcare team.
• Review medication orders and patient medication profiles for appropriateness of therapy.
• Verify and monitor medication orders for drug interactions, duplication, omission therapy, allergies, adverse reactions, and recommend appropriate formulary alternatives as needed.
• Calculate and confirm pharmaceutical dosage (paediatric doses, IV admixtures, TPN, chemotherapy, etc.).
• Liaise with physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and economic drug treatment.
• Interpret laboratory tests and other diagnostic tools to assess safety and effectiveness of drug therapy for individual patients, recommending changes to practice and policy in line with updated evidence‑based medicine.
• Document therapeutic recommendations in the patient’s medical record and pharmacy intervention forms.
• Supervise the safe and competent use of all pharmacy equipment in their area of practice.
• Attend multidisciplinary team meetings and medication review sessions, making clinical decisions and providing support with logical rationale and evidence base.
• Provide specialist advice and information on the safe, cost‑effective, and evidence‑based use of medication.
• Implement pharmaceutical care initiatives based on local and organization‑wide, and other national guidelines relevant to patients and medication management frameworks.
• Optimize patient compliance with prescribed treatments by planning and delivering medication education to patients and carers on an individual or group basis, prior to discharge.
• Follow appropriate procedures for dispensing medication prescriptions.
• Conduct clinical audits and chart reviews on patient profiles to ensure accuracy, legality, safety, and efficacy of prescribed medications in line with federal and local regulations as well as international standards.
• Advise the manager on potential service developments within own clinical area of work and associated procedural changes arising from suggested initiatives.
• Act as a drug information and education resource for patients, students, colleagues, medical and nursing staff, and other health care professionals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate competency in the use of all equipment, patient appliances, and aids used in their service area.
• Report all incidents and complaints at service level immediately for appropriate action.
• Ensure medications are stored appropriately and securely.
• Participate effectively in quality improvement and medication safety initiatives related to their service area.
• Comply with all regulatory, safety, and quality control programs and procedures applicable to their service area, including regulatory licensing, accreditation standards, organizational policies, and procedures.
• Ensure patient confidentiality.
• Ensure implementation of medication management and use policies and procedures related to their service area.
• Participate as required in investigational drug research programs and clinical initiatives.
• Participate in training and education sessions for department staff and other health care professionals on safe handling of drugs and equipment, prescribing, administration, and treatment and management including teaching, induction, peer review, case studies, and clinical presentations.
• Participate in department programs/committees, various hospital committees and staff meetings as assigned.
• Participate in the orientation and training of new employees.
• Ensure appropriate internal and external sharing of information based on governing policies and procedures.
• Maintain professional knowledge by attending lectures, seminars, or online education units.
• Complete and maintain all regulatory requirements including licensure, certification, and other mandatory training within established time frames.
• Keep abreast of all developments pertaining to pharmaceutical care and other specialty-related matters.

Qualifications

• BSc. Degree with at least 3 years of experience as a clinical pharmacist or with clinical responsibilities.
• UAE National with at least 1 year as a clinical pharmacist or with clinical responsibilities.
• Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (Pharm D) with at least 1 year of experience as a clinical pharmacist.
• Post‑baccalaureate Pharm D with at least 1 year of experience as a clinical pharmacist.
• Post‑baccalaureate M.S. with at least 1 year of experience as a clinical pharmacist.