A reputable private hospital is seeking an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join their multidisciplinary healthcare team in Kempton Park. Reporting to the Responsible Pharmacist, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in optimizing medication therapy, enhancing patient safety, and leading antimicrobial stewardship initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical expertise, excellent collaboration skills, and a commitment to improving patient outcomes through evidence-based pharmaceutical care.
Responsibilities:
• Provide comprehensive ward-based clinical pharmacy services, focusing on pharmacovigilance, optimal medication use, dosing, monitoring, and identification of adverse drug reactions.
• Ensure the delivery and monitoring of customer-focused, professional clinical pharmacy services.
• Develop and implement clinical pharmacy and hospital medication management policies and procedures.
• Enhance therapeutic drug monitoring and ensure effective medication reconciliation processes.
• Take a pharmaceutical leadership role in the development of clinical protocols and treatment guidelines.
• Collaborate with doctors, microbiologists, nursing staff, and infection prevention teams to support multidisciplinary patient care.
• Provide drug information, education, and training to healthcare professionals and mentor pharmacists to enhance clinical competencies.
• Lead and elevate the hospital’s Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme, including the development and implementation of policies and restriction guidelines.
• Monitor microorganisms and compile antibiograms while identifying and addressing inappropriate antibiotic utilization.
• Conduct clinical audits to improve medication safety and implement protocols to manage adverse drug events.
• Participate in research, teaching, and professional conferences to enhance the visibility and impact of clinical pharmacy services.
Requirements:
• B.Pharm qualification.
• Master’s degree in Clinical Pharmacy or an equivalent/higher qualification as assessed by the Council.
• Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council.
• Minimum of three to five years’ professional experience as a Clinical Pharmacist.
• Proven experience in managing an Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant pharmaceutical legislation and clinical practices.
• Completion of Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infection Prevention and Control-related courses.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, adaptability, and the ability to function effectively under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict management skills with a solution-oriented approach.
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