Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist

SINGAPORE GENERAL HOSPITAL PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking an Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist to optimize antimicrobial use and combat resistance. This role involves collaborating with clinical teams, conducting audits, and developing innovative stewardship initiatives to improve patient care. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of experience in hospital pharmacy and be eligible for registration with the Singapore Pharmacy Council.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in hospital pharmacy practice preferred.
• Experience in antimicrobial stewardship work or board certification in pharmacotherapy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits of antimicrobial prescribing practices.
• Perform therapeutic drug monitoring and dosing recommendations.
• Develop and implement stewardship interventions.
• Provide expert advice on antimicrobial therapy.
• Contribute to research on antimicrobial use.

Skills

Antimicrobial stewardship

Pharmacy practice

Drug monitoring

Research project contribution

Education

Eligible for registration with the Singapore Pharmacy Council

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in promoting the responsible and evidence-based use of antimicrobials. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will collaborate with diverse clinical teams to optimise patient care, champion appropriate antimicrobial use, combat antimicrobial resistance, and drive innovative stewardship initiatives.

This position offers an unparalleled opportunity for a forward-thinking pharmacist to make a significant impact in the field of infectious diseases and antimicrobial stewardship, providing opportunities to shape the future of antimicrobial use.

Key Responsibilities includes:

· Conduct regular audits of antimicrobial prescribing practices and provide timely, constructive feedback to prescribers to promote appropriate antimicrobial prescribing

· Perform antimicrobial therapeutic drug monitoring (e.g., beta-lactams) and provide individualized dosing recommendations based on patient-specific factors, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of the antimicrobial

· Develop and implement targeted stewardship interventions to improve antimicrobial prescribing practices

· Provide expert advice on appropriate antimicrobial therapy to healthcare professionals

· Contribute to research projects related to antimicrobial use and antimicrobial resistance

Requirement:

· Eligible for registration with the Singapore Pharmacy Council

3 years of working experience in hospital pharmacy practice (with prior experience in antimicrobial stewardship work or board certified in pharmacotherapy is preferred)