Position Summary

The Hospital is looking for a qualified and motivated individual to fill the position of Pharmacist. The successful candidate will support the function of Pharmacy, help improve operational efficiency, and ensure compliance with hospital policies and financial regulations.

Position: Pharmacist
Grade: I
Reporting to: Medical Director
Institution: St. Gabriel’s Hospital – under the Archdiocese of Lilongwe and a member of the Christian Health Association of Malawi (CHAM)

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee Pharmacy Operations to ensure efficiency and compliance
• Ensure adherence to PMRA regulations and Hospital policies
• Dispense prescription medications to patients and ensure proper dosage and administration
• Review and interpret physician orders to ensure accuracy and appropriateness
• Provide drug information and education to medical staff and patients
• Conduct medication reconciliation upon patient admission and discharge
• Manage inventory of pharmaceuticals and ensure proper storage conditions
• Collaborate with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized patient care plans
• Perform clinical rounds with physicians and other healthcare providers
• Participate in clinical research and trials as needed
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and other support staff
• Maintain patient records and document medication therapy outcomes conducting thorough medication
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Qualifications and Experience

• Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy obtained from an accredited institution
• Proven experience as a pharmacist
• Valid license to practice as a pharmacist.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and software applications, used by pharmacies.

• Oversee Pharmacy Operations to ensure efficiency and compliance
• Ensure adherence to PMRA regulations and Hospital policies
• Dispense prescription medications to patients and ensure proper dosage and administration
• Review and interpret physician orders to ensure accuracy and appropriateness
• Provide drug information and education to medical staff and patients
• Conduct medication reconciliation upon patient admission and discharge
• Manage inventory of pharmaceuticals and ensure proper storage conditions
• Collaborate with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized patient care plans
• Perform clinical rounds with physicians and other healthcare providers
• Participate in clinical research and trials as needed
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and other support staff
• Maintain patient records and document medication therapy outcomes conducting thorough medication reviews

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Pharmacy software applications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from an accredited institution
• Valid license to practice as a pharmacist