Hospital Pharmacy Director

At GARGASH HOSPITAL, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Pharmacist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the daily operations of the pharmacy to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives.

Clinical Service & Administrative Services

• The Chief Pharmacist will direct, review, and rectify pharmacy procedures to ensure optimal performance and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• They will make formal requests for all supplies needed to maintain a smooth operation of the pharmacy.
• The position requires setting up and maintaining a certified system of keeping records and the preparation of yearly budgets.
• The Chief Pharmacist will establish and support pharmacy services in line with DHA requirements.
• They will design and organize job descriptions and prepare annual performance evaluation for all direct reports.
• The successful candidate will support supervising staff with the annual budget and hand over capital expenditures in line with standard policies.
• They will implement quality improvement initiatives for the department.
• The Chief Pharmacist will plan, administer, organize, and successfully implement all activities in relation to the pharmacy operations.
• They will provide guidance on medications and prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs in line with hospital policies.
• The position requires determining and justifying needs for systems/equipment/supplies purchases, monitors usage, and oversees proper working order and/or stock supplies.
• The Chief Pharmacist will help in resolving pharmacy problems, administrative and customer's complaints.
• They will act as the main source for information about medicines, DHA regulations, and all pharmacy related issues.

Quality Management

• The Chief Pharmacist will contribute to quality assurance and audit initiatives.
• Reports prepared and files/records maintained according to guidelines of regulatory agencies.
• Quality Assurance tests carried out in compliance with statutory and manufactures guidelines.
• The position requires complying with standards laid down by the Approved International Accreditation Standards and performing duties necessary to support and achieve accreditation.

Medical Records

• Documentation must be done at the time of clinical activities or as soon as possible afterwards.
• Records comply with legal requirements.
• Relevant coding information is recorded or communicated.

Ethical Responsibilities

• Make the care of your patient your first concern.
• Treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity.
• Respect patients' right to confidentiality.
• Work in partnership with patients.
• Keep up to date with, and adhere to, the laws and codes of conduct relevant to the hospital.

Client Satisfaction

• Adopt a patient-centered approach in the management of a patient's presenting problem.
• Client expectations are met, and quality client service principles maintained.
• Professional ethics company values are demonstrated in behaviour.

Knowledge / Technical Skills

• Able to relate to people from different cultural backgrounds.
• Readily and effectively communicate with others, both verbally and in writing.
• Fluent in written and spoken English, Arabic fluency is an advantage.
• Planning Skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skill.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Follow specific instructions with a high degree of accuracy.
• A High Degree Of Motivation And Self-Discipline.
• Ability to make sound decisions and take the appropriate action when needed.
• Interpersonal skill- exercise tact, patience and understanding.
• Time management skills to organize daily workload.
• Communications skills.

Qualification & Experience

• B Pharm degree or Pharm.D degree from an accredited institution.
• Must hold a valid DHA license.
• Minimum of ten (10) years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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