Clinical Pharmacist

Business Capital Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Business Capital Group seeks a Pharmacist to deliver comprehensive clinical pharmacy services in a hospital setting, focusing on evidence-based pharmacotherapy and antimicrobial stewardship to improve patient outcomes.

You will collaborate with doctors and microbiology staff, prepare antibiograms, monitor care programs, and contribute to cost of care initiatives while delivering training to healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Qualification as a pharmacist registered with the South African Pharmacy Council.
• Post-graduate Master’s degree in Clinical Pharmacy.
• Private hospital experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive pharmaceutical care service evaluating all aspects of patient care to drive evidence-based pharmacotherapy.
• Implement all components of the antimicrobial stewardship program.
• Compile and update antibiograms and monitor unit-level cultures; discuss trends with local microbiologists.
• Drive improvements in hospital program metrics and clinical pharmacy processes.
• Enhance medication safety management and contribute to cost of care initiatives.
• Provide drug information, guidance and training for healthcare professionals.
• Elevate collaboration with doctors and other stakeholders and participate in stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy

Antimicrobial Stewardship

Evidence-based practice

MS Office

Education

B.Pharm

Master’s in Clinical Pharmacy

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive pharmaceutical care service evaluating all aspects of patient care to drive evidence-based pharmacotherapy, with the ultimate goal of improving patient care and outcomes.
• Implement all components of the company's antimicrobial stewardship program.
• Compile and update antibiograms, and monitor microorganisms cultured at unit level. Discuss trends with local microbiologists and build effective working relationships.
• Drive improvements in hospital program metrics.
• Drive the delivery of key performance indicators in clinical pharmacy processes and practice to improve patient safety and outcomes.
• Drive improvements in clinical pharmacy metrics and enhance clinical pharmacy service delivery.
• Utilise surveillance system optimally to support effective prioritization and work practices in wards.
• Preparation for and active participation in internal stakeholder meetings including presentation of progress and gaps.
• Provide appropriate clinical pharmacy support for cost of care initiatives and projects and drive appropriate implementation.
• Enhance cooperative and influential working relationships with doctors and other functional stakeholders.
• Provide drug information and evidence-based guidance and training for other healthcare professionals.
• Elevate the performance on medication safety management and medication error interventions at ward level.
• Implement customer satisfaction and quality initiatives as identified.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• B.Pharm and post-graduate Master’s Degree in Clinical Pharmacy acknowledged by the South African Pharmacy Council.
• Keen interest in following a clinical pharmacy career path.
• Relevant clinical knowledge and experience in the critical outputs in a hospital environment.
• Current registration with South African Pharmacy Council as a pharmacist.
• Understanding of pharmacy and related healthcare industry, legislation, regulation and challenges.
• Computer proficiency (MS office).
• Private hospital experience will be advantageous.

Package & Remuneration

Market Related