May 8, 2024, 9:22 pm
Sessional Pharmacist
Applications are invited from suitable qualified persons including retired persons to fill the post of Sessional Pharmacist in the Medical Unit.
Qualification & Experience
- Original certificates of achievements
- Graduate of an accredited institution with a Diploam/Bachelors Degree in Pharmaceutical Studies
- Registration with the Pharmacy Council of Jamaica
Duties & Responsibilities
- Ensures that weighing, measuring and compounding are done in accordance with good manufacturing practices (sterility, attire of staff, environment).
- Ensures that items dispensed are suitably packaged and appropriately labeled.
- Ensures that daily statistical records, inventory controls are maintained, designated in order to facilitate the retrieval of information.
- Ensures that adequate supplies are available to satisfy prescription requests of supervisor of needs as required.
- Conducts weekly checks of emergency cupboards to ensure that adequate levels of of supplies are available to satisfy needs.
- Provides drug information daily for prescribers and other members of staff on areas which include availability of supplies, incompatibility and contra-indications.
- Ensures that inventory is properly stored by considering temperature, humidity and security and reporting any undesirable conditions to the responsible person.
- Conducts patients interviews daily.
Note
Remuneration: Emoluments in accordance with Government of Jamaica rates.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Contact
Deputy Commissioner HRM/CS
Department of Correctional Services
Jamaica
Base Salary: Undisclosed