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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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