Role Description
We are looking for an innovative and results-driven Chief Pharmacist to provide strategic leadership for our hospital pharmacy services.
As a crucial member of the senior clinical team, you will manage pharmacy operations, ensure safe and efficient fulfillment of patient prescriptions, and spearhead continuous improvement in medication management systems.
Key Strategic Duties
Spearhead the overall pharmaceutical strategy of the hospital, ensuring alignment with clinical objectives, regulatory standards, and patient safety priorities.
Supervise and optimize the end-to-end fulfillment of patient prescriptions—from order verification to timely, accurate dispensing—ensuring excellence in service delivery and patient care.
Lead and mentor a large pharmacy team comprising pharmacists, technicians, and support staff; foster a culture of accountability, professional growth, and collaboration.
Oversee pharmacy supply chain management— Collaborate with the BU Lead to optimize procurement, inventory control, and vendor relationships—to ensure availability of critical medicines and minimize wastage.
Act as a key advisor to hospital leadership, providing expertise on pharmaceutical care, regulatory compliance, risk management, and quality improvement initiatives.
Track and report on pharmacy performance metrics, ensuring adherence to national standards and internal KPIs related to patient safety, medication errors, turnaround time, and cost management.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy (BPharm or PharmD); a Master's or MBA in Healthcare Management is preferred.
Current license to practice as a pharmacist in [Insert Country/State].
Minimum of 5 years' experience in pharmacy practice, with at least 2 years in a senior leadership role within a hospital or healthcare system.
Strong strategic thinking, operational management, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
In-depth understanding of hospital pharmacy standards, clinical governance, and healthcare regulations.
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