PHARMACIST / CLINICAL PHARMACY SPECIALIST

Finstockevarsity; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Finstockevarsity in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, seeks a highly skilled Pharmacist/Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to join a leading hospital group. The role involves clinical ward rounds, pharmacotherapy recommendations, antimicrobial stewardship, and supervising the pharmacy team.

The candidate will ensure safe, cost-effective medication therapy, provide education to staff, and ensure compliance with SCFHS regulations and hospital protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on clinical/hospital pharmacy experience.
• Eligibility for SCFHS licensure.
• Postgraduate MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or a relevant specialty.
• Experience in ICU, Oncology, or Cardiology.

Responsibilities

• Participate in clinical ward rounds with pharmacotherapy recommendations.
• Conduct comprehensive medication reviews and manage complex regimens.
• Lead antimicrobial stewardship programs.
• Provide accurate dispensing and supervise pharmacy staff.
• Counsel patients on safe and effective medication use.
• Engage in drug utilization reviews and clinical audits.
• Develop and implement SOPs and pharmacy policies.
• Educate pharmacy staff, nurses and junior doctors.
• Ensure compliance with SCFHS regulations and hospital protocols.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Pharmacotherapy

Antimicrobial stewardship

Patient counseling

Education

B.Pharm or Pharm.D from a recognized institution

Job description

PHARMACIST / CLINICAL PHARMACY SPECIALIST

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Pharmacist/Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to join a leading hospital group in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will be integral to our multidisciplinary healthcare team, ensuring optimal, safe, and cost-effective medication therapy for our patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in clinical ward rounds, providing expert pharmacotherapy recommendations.
• Conduct comprehensive medication therapy reviews and manage complex drug regimens.
• Lead and participate in antimicrobial stewardship programs.
• Provide accurate medication dispensing and supervision of the pharmacy technical team.
• Counsel patients on the safe and effective use of their medications.
• Participate in pharmacy and therapeutics committee activities, drug utilization reviews, and clinical audits.
• Develop and implement pharmacy policies, guidelines, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Provide education and training to pharmacy staff, nurses, and junior doctors.
• Ensure strict compliance with hospital protocols and Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) from a recognized institution.
• Valid registration/license from the Kenya Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB).
• Minimum of 3 years of hands‑on clinical/hospital pharmacy experience.
• Eligibility for and willingness to obtain Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) licensure.
• Postgraduate qualification (MSc) in Clinical Pharmacy or a relevant specialty.
• Experience in a specific clinical area (e.g., ICU, Oncology, Cardiology).

Mandatory for Visa Processing

• Successful completion of a full medical examination, including HIV, Hepatitis, and Drug tests, and a chest X‑ray.