Clinical Pharmacy Instructor

Ajman University; Ajman; On-site; AED 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UAE is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Instructor to supervise pharmacy students during clinical training. The role involves conducting laboratory sessions and providing guidance on clinical pharmacy practice and professional decision-making. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, preferably a Master's degree, along with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in hospital pharmacy. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively are essential. The position offers a dynamic educational environment.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in hospital pharmacy, clinical pharmacy, or healthcare practice required.
• Experience in clinical teaching or training supervision preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pharmacy students during clinical training placements.
• Conduct laboratory sessions and provide instruction on clinical pharmacy practice.
• Collaborate with course coordinators and faculty members.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of clinical pharmacy practice

Strong understanding of healthcare protocols

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage schedules

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (BPharm or PharmD)

Master’s degree in Clinical Pharmacy or pharmacy-related discipline

Tools

MS Office applications (MS Word, Excel)

Job description

Clinical Pharmacy Instructor Jobs in Ajman, UAE

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises pharmacy students during clinical training placements in hospitals, clinics, and community pharmacy settings.
• Conducts and supports laboratory sessions, skills labs, and tutorial classes within the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
• Provides instruction and guidance on clinical pharmacy practice, pharmacotherapy, patient counselling, pharmaceutical care, and professional decision-making.
• Supports students in applying theoretical knowledge during laboratory exercises, case-based tutorials, simulations, and real patient-care settings under supervision.
• Collaborates with course coordinators, faculty members, preceptors, and healthcare professionals to ensure effective integration of academic and clinical training.
• Prepares laboratory materials, training plans, tutorial content, learning objectives, and required documentation for both on-campus and off-campus training activities.
• Monitors student attendance, performance, and professional conduct during laboratory sessions, tutorials, and clinical rotations.
• Assesses student performance in laboratories, tutorials, and clinical training, provides constructive feedback, and supports remediation plans when required.
• Ensures that all teaching, laboratory, and training activities comply with university policies, accreditation standards, laboratory safety regulations, healthcare protocols, and patient safety requirements.
• Supports assessments including practical exams, OSCEs, case presentations, and experiential evaluations.
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (BPharm or PharmD).
• A Master’s degree in Clinical Pharmacy or a pharmacy-related discipline is preferred.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in hospital pharmacy, clinical pharmacy, or healthcare practice is required.
• Experience in clinical teaching, laboratory instruction, tutorial facilitation, or training supervision is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• In-depth knowledge of clinical pharmacy practice, pharmacotherapy, and patient-centred care.
• Strong understanding of healthcare protocols, patient safety standards, laboratory safety requirements, and professional pharmacy practice guidelines.
• Ability to provide effective clinical supervision and academic support in laboratories, tutorials, and clinical settings.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage schedules, student records, and assessment data using MS Office applications (MS Word, Excel).
• Proficiency in using Audio-Visual equipment, learning management systems, and student information systems.