Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Chief Pharmacist 1 (Radiopharmacist) (HPC/PHS 3) at the University Hospital of the West Indies.

 

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Under the general direction of the Director Pharmacy Services, the Chief Pharmacist (Radiopharmacist) is responsible for:

  • Communicating with consultant physicists concerning radiation protection.

 

  • Negotiating with suppliers concerning the purchase, supply and quality of radiopharmaceuticals and the resolution of any resulting issues.

 

  • Communicating with national and international colleagues and organizations regarding the implementation of guidelines relating to radio-pharmacy.

 

  • Working effectively and efficiently with other staff members of the Department of Pharmacy.

 

  • Providing pharmaceutical care to patients attending Nuclear Medicine Department.

 

  • Leading in the establishment of systems to assure the management of risk and compliance of pharmaceutical services with Health and Safety legislation and with security policies.

 

  • Planning budgets and monitoring the expenditure, for staffing and delivery of services within the areas of responsibility.

 

  • Participating in the extended hours service, out of hours service, out of hours rota and public holidays as required by the needs of the service.

 

  • Providing advice to consultant clinicians and to consultant radiologists about the choice of radiopharmaceutical to achieve the optimum diagnostic or treatment outcome for the patient.

 

  • Communicate with, consultant clinicians, consultant radiologists, consultant physicists and chief technologists about the use and availability of radiopharmaceuticals.

 

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

 

  • Master’s degree in pharmacy, pharmacology 

or

  • Postgraduate qualification in Radio-pharmacy or demonstrate evidence of knowledge, training, and experience equivalent to that level.
  • Possess a wide-ranging experience in one or more branches of pharmacy practice.
  • Experience in Aseptic Techniques
  • Registrant of the Pharmacy Council of Jamaica and Membership of the Pharmaceutical Society of Jamaica

 

Applications accompanied by resumes should be submitted no later than February 12, 2024

                                                                        to

hrd@uhwi.gov.jm

or

Senior Director, Human Resource Management & Development

University Hospital of the West Indies

Mona, Kingston 7