Head of Inpatient Pharmacy

Tengah General and Community Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Tengah General and Community Hospital is establishing a new inpatient pharmacy service to lead the development and delivery of comprehensive inpatient medication care. You will be responsible for safe, efficient and patient-centered operations from the start, uniting people, processes and technology to support seamless medication use across the inpatient journey.

The role demands strong leadership, clinical judgement and a track record in hospital pharmacy operations, with a focus on safety,

Qualifications

• Experience leading inpatient pharmacy operations in a hospital setting.
• Ability to optimize medication workflows and drive safety initiatives.
• Strong clinical judgement and people leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead inpatient pharmacy operations, overseeing order processing, verification, preparation and supply to ensure safe and timely delivery.
• Review and optimise workflows to improve efficiency and minimise delays; drive medication safety initiatives and corrective actions.
• Oversee inpatient pharmacy systems implementation and effective use, including automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs).
• Lead and grow the pharmacy team through manpower planning, training and mentorship.
• Collaborate with nursing and care teams to improve medication administration and patient experience.

Skills

Inpatient Pharmacy Leadership

Medication Safety

Team Leadership

Operational Excellence

Tools

ADCs (Automated Dispensing Cabinets)

Pharmacy IT Systems

Job description

Nestled in the heart of Tengah Forest Town, the new Tengah General and Community Hospital (TGCH) will be an exciting and innovative health campus with a comprehensive range of clinical specialties and healthcare services including emergency, inpatient, rehabilitative and outpatient specialist care.

As part of National University Health System (NUHS) cluster, this state-of-the-art facility is slated to be ready by early 2030s.

Intricately connected with the surrounding community, TGCH offers you the opportunity to create a healthcare facility of the future, tightly integrated with the residents and nature. As a people-focused organisation, we believe in respect and recognition. By harnessing the passion and strength of our team and putting them at the core of our culture, we create a nurturing environment to excel and deliver fulfilling care.

Be part of our groundbreaking team to bring our vision to life – a hospital in a forest, and a healing oasis within the hospital.

We are looking for an experienced Head of Inpatient Pharmacy to lead the development and delivery of inpatient pharmacy services at Tengah General and Community Hospital.

As we prepare for a new hospital, this is an opportunity to establish safe, efficient and patient-centred inpatient pharmacy operations from the start — bringing together people, processes and technology to support seamless medication use across the inpatient journey.

You will:

• Lead inpatient pharmacy operations. Oversee medication order processing, verification, preparation and supply, while ensuring safe and timely medication delivery to our patients.
• Optimise the inpatient medication journey. Review workflows to improve efficiency, prevent errors and minimise delays. Lead medication safety initiatives, investigate medication-related incidents and drive corrective and preventive measures.
• Harness technology to support practice. Oversee the implementation and effective use of inpatient pharmacy systems, including automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs), to support safe and efficient medication management.
• Lead and grow the team. Plan manpower, mentor staff and establish training programmes that enable our pharmacists and pharmacy team to perform at their best.
• Partner across the care team. Work closely with nursing and other healthcare teams to improve medication administration processes and the overall patient experience.

Who are we looking for?

Principal Pharmacist (P15) and above, with relevant hospital pharmacy experience and a strong track record in operational leadership, sound clinical judgement and a passion for continuous improvement.

If you are excited by the opportunity to lead a new inpatient pharmacy service and set the standards from the beginning, we would love to hear from you.

Tengah General and Community Hospital