Organisation: Norvik Hospital
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Norvik Group (Hospital and Enterprise) owns Norvik Enterprises Ltd, one of the leading Importers and distributors of pharmaceutical & medical products in Uganda and Norvik Hospital.
Job Summary: To ensures the safe and effective use of medications, supports patient care through education and consultation, and helps to optimize drug therapies in collaboration with healthcare teams.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Medication Dispensing: Accurately review and dispense medications, ensuring proper storage and handling.
- Clinical Pharmacy Services: Conduct consultations to assess medication regimens, detect drug interactions, and provide recommendations for treatment adjustments.
- Patient Education: Educate patients on correct medication usage, side effects, and follow-up care.
- Medication Therapy Management: Monitor patient outcomes, adjust medications as needed, and support adherence to treatment plans.
- Drug Formulary Management: Update the hospital’s approved medication list and ensure availability for medical staff.
- Compounding & Preparation: Prepare specialized medications (e.g., intravenous) as required, ensuring safety standards.
- Collaboration with Healthcare Team: Work with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care and adjust medications.
- Patient Safety: Monitor for adverse reactions, report errors, and contribute to safety initiatives like infection control.
- Inventory Management: Oversee medication supplies, ensuring stock levels are maintained and medications are stored properly.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to laws and regulations, including those for controlled substances.
- Clinical Research & Education: Participate in research studies and provide educational sessions for staff or students.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A Pharm.D. degree and licensure are required, with specialized certifications being a plus.
- Strong knowledge of pharmacology, drug interactions, and therapeutic management.
- Excellent communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
All interested candidates should send their applications addressed to the Norvik Group HR & Administrator, P.O Box 21034 Kampala attached with CVs all in one file. Applicants should only send email to apply@jobsportal-career.com apply@jobsportal-career.com