PHARMACIST, NUCLEAR MEDICINE

KPJ Healthcare Berhad; Johor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KPJ Healthcare Berhad in Malaysia seeks a Nuclear Pharmacist responsible for preparation, calibration, compounding, dispensing, and QA of radiopharmaceuticals, ensuring aseptic technique, radiation safety, and GMP/GLP compliance within a hospital setting.

The role covers inventory management, documentation, CDR supervision, dose calculations, patient counselling when required, and collaboration with physicians, medical physicists, radiographers, and nursing staff to support nuclear medicine

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required and registration with MBP.
• Registered and certified Nuclear Pharmacist by IK N.
• Experience in radiopharmacy or hospital pharmacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, compound, calibrate, and dispense radiopharmaceuticals using GMP-compliant aseptic techniques.
• Conduct QC/QA testing on radiopharmaceuticals and related equipment.
• Ensure compliance with MOH, AELB, Act 304, and GMP/GLP regulations; maintain documentation.
• Manage radiopharmaceutical inventory including procurement, storage, and wastage minimisation.
• Supervise Cytotoxic Drug Reconstitution (CDR) services and train Pharmacy Technicians.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Radiation safety

Quality control

Pharmacy knowledge

Education

Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy

Registered with Malaysian Board of Pharmacy

Nuclear Pharmacist certification by IK N

Tools

Dose calibrators

Shielding devices

Cleanroom systems

Job description

The Nuclear Pharmacist is responsible for the preparation, calibration, compounding, dispensing, and quality control of radiopharmaceuticals while ensuring compliance with aseptic technique, radiation safety standards, Act 304, AELB requirements, BSRP 2010, GMP principles, and hospital policies. The role supports radiopharmacy operations, CDR activities, inventory control, documentation, and multidisciplinary clinical services.

2) JOB DESCRIPTION

Main Responsibilities

Prepare, compound, calibrate, and dispense radiopharmaceuticals using GMP-compliant and aseptic techniques, ensuring accuracy, sterility, purity, and radiation safety at all times.

Conduct QC and QA testing on radiopharmaceuticals, generators (e.g., Tc-99m), dose calibrators, shielding devices, cleanroom systems, and radiopharmacy equipment.

Ensure strict compliance with MOH, AELB, Act 304, BSRP 2010, and hospital regulations, including documentation, radioactive waste management, safety monitoring, and audit readiness.

Manage radiopharmaceutical inventory, including procurement, ordering calculations, storage, decay tracking, expiry checks, and minimising wastage.

Maintain radiopharmacy and cleanroom environmental control, ensuring cleanliness, sterility, equipment functionality, temperature logs, and adherence to GMP/GLP standards.

Verify prescriptions, perform medication reconciliation, conduct drug interaction and allergy screening, and provide patient counselling when required.

Supervise Cytotoxic Drug Reconstitution (CDR) services, including validation, chemotherapy checking, proper documentation, and training for Pharmacy Technicians.

Maintain complete, accurate, and secure documentation, including batch preparation forms, QC logs, generator records, dangerous/psychotropic drug registers, radiation logs, and key custody.

Provide clinical and technical expertise to consultants, medical physicists, nuclear radiographers, and allied health teams on radiopharmaceutical use, kinetics, biodistribution, and dose calculations.

Participate in incident reporting, RCA, and medication safety initiatives, supporting the Medication Without Harm Program and hospital risk management activities.

Coordinate licensing and regulatory matters, including annual AELB/MOH renewals, submission preparation, compliance reports, and liaison with authorities.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Perform any other responsibilities as assigned by immediate superior or hospital management.

3) JOB REQUIREMENT

Education

Minimum a Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy.

Registered with the Malaysian Board of Pharmacy

Registered and certified as Nuclear Pharmacist by Institute Kanser Negara (IKN)

Possess Poison License A

Knowledge and Experiences

Working experience in the hospital setting

Validated to perform Cytotoxic Drug Reconstitutions (CDR)

Radiopharmaceutical Preparation & Quality Assurance: Skilled in aseptic preparation, radiopharmaceutical compounding, dose calibration, QC/QA testing, sterility assessment, and purity checks using dose calibrators and dispensing systems.

Radioisotope & Nuclear Medicine Knowledge: Demonstrates strong understanding of radioisotope generators (e.g., Tc-99m operation and elution), radioactive decay principles, half-life calculations, biodistribution, and pharmacokinetics of radiopharmaceuticals.

Regulatory & Safety Compliance: Competent in radiation safety, handling and disposal of radioactive waste, and full compliance with AELB and MOH Malaysia regulations, GMP/GLP requirements, and cleanroom standards.

Radiation Monitoring & Documentation: Able to perform radiation monitoring and use appropriate detection instruments, while maintaining accurate documentation, batch records, QC logs, and inventory control.

Clinical Workflow Awareness: Familiarity with nuclear medicine imaging workflows and procedures, including SPECT, SPECT/CT, and PET/CT, supporting seamless coordination with clinical and diagnostic teams.

Training & Technical Support: Capable of training staff on safe radiopharmaceutical preparation and emergency procedures, and providing technical advice to physicians, technologists, and medical physicists.

Personal attributes

Strong sense of responsibility and safety awareness

High attention to detail and accuracy in preparation and record-keeping

Ethical and compliant with all regulatory and professional standards

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work efficiently under pressure and within strict time constraints

Committed to continuous learning and professional development

Organized, disciplined, and dependable team player

Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and professionalism in all aspects of work.

KPJ Healthcare Berhad is the leading provider of private healthcare services in Malaysia, with a history dating back to 1981 when it introduced the first private specialist hospital in Johor. The Group's core values of Safety, Courtesy, Integrity, Professionalism, and Continuous Improvement drive its integrated network of more than 29 specialist hospitals across Malaysia. Additionally, KPJ has expanded its presence internationally, with hospitals in Indonesia, Bangkok, and Bangladesh, as well as investments in retirement and age-care resorts in Australia and Malaysia.

KPJ's competitive advantage stems from its extensive reach and accessibility throughout the nation, offering a wide range of medical specialist services, some of which are pioneering in the country's healthcare industry. The company also excels in utilizing integrated technology to enhance patient care, including the adoption of Cloud Computing and continuous improvements to the KPJ Clinical Information System (KCIS). Furthermore, KPJ is exploring digitalized medical technology applications in areas such as E-Pharmacy, wearable technology, robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT).

With over three and a half decades of experience in hospital development and management, KPJ is built on strong fundamentals, positioning it well for the evolving healthcare industry. The company's health tourism segment has experienced significant growth through aggressive marketing strategies, expanding its footprint in various regions.

In addition to hospital-based care, KPJ has made strides in healthcare-related industries, particularly in KPJ Senior Living Care services and Healthcare Education, recognizing their potential for the future due to increasing consumer demand. KPJ hospitals have received recognition from accreditation bodies, ensuring the quality and safety of their services.

The company is committed to giving back to the community and has established a network of Klinik Wakaf An-Nur (KWAN) charity clinics and a Hospital Waqaf An-Nur (HWAN) to provide care to the underprivileged. With 18 KWAN clinics and five mobile clinics, KPJ's efforts have positively impacted over one million patients since 1998.

Overall, KPJ Healthcare Berhad's extensive network, commitment to innovation, and dedication to quality healthcare services and community outreach make it a prominent and trusted player in the private healthcare industry.

KPJ Healthcare Berhad is the leading provider of private healthcare services in Malaysia, with a history dating back to 1981 when it introduced the first private specialist hospital in Johor. The Group's core values of Safety, Courtesy, Integrity, Professionalism, and Continuous Improvement drive its integrated network of more than 29 specialist hospitals across Malaysia. Additionally, KPJ has expanded its presence internationally, with hospitals in Indonesia, Bangkok, and Bangladesh, as well as investments in retirement and age-care resorts in Australia and Malaysia.

KPJ's competitive advantage stems from its extensive reach and accessibility throughout the nation, offering a wide range of medical specialist services, some of which are pioneering in the country's healthcare industry. The company also excels in utilizing integrated technology to enhance patient care, including the adoption of Cloud Computing and continuous improvements to the KPJ Clinical Information System (KCIS). Furthermore, KPJ is exploring digitalized medical technology applications in areas such as E-Pharmacy, wearable technology, robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT).

With over three and a half decades of experience in hospital development and management, KPJ is built on strong fundamentals, positioning it well for the evolving healthcare industry. The company's health tourism segment has experienced significant growth through aggressive marketing strategies, expanding its footprint in various regions.

In addition to hospital-based care, KPJ has made strides in healthcare-related industries, particularly in KPJ Senior Living Care services and Healthcare Education, recognizing their potential for the future due to increasing consumer demand. KPJ hospitals have received recognition from accreditation bodies, ensuring the quality and safety of their services.

The company is committed to giving back to the community and has established a network of Klinik Wakaf An-Nur (KWAN) charity clinics and a Hospital Waqaf An-Nur (HWAN) to provide support to the underprivileged. With 18 KWAN clinics and five mobile clinics, KPJ's efforts have positively impacted over one million patients since 1998.

Overall, KPJ Healthcare Berhad's extensive network, commitment to innovation, and dedication to quality healthcare services and community outreach make it a prominent and trusted player in the private healthcare industry.