Principal Pharmacist (Maternity Cover)

About the role

Woodlands Hospital is seeking a Principal Pharmacist to cover the Chief, Pharmacy during maternity leave, from 26 December to 27 April (21 weeks). The role covers the duties of the Chief, Pharmacy in their absence and includes monitoring department performance, supporting patient care and providing leadership to pharmacy staff.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and audit department performance indicators so that service standards are met, costs and revenue are accounted for and recovered, inventory control is effective, workflow is streamlined and training objectives are achieved.
• Audit procedures to ensure adherence to department, hospital and external regulatory policies and regulations.
• Represent the department on committees and support hospital activities such as QC, community projects, staff welfare and recreation.
• Supervise subordinates, conduct appraisals, write reports and recommend confirmations, promotions and training needs.
• Monitor pharmaceutical care standards and implement and adhere to pharmacy policies and regulations.
• Participate in pharmacy education, give lectures to staff and students, read journals and train pre-registration pharmacists and pharmacy students.
• Support the Chief, Pharmacy in establishing and implementing policies and procedures, and cover the Chief's duties in their absence while resolving day-to-day workflow issues.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from an accredited university recognized by the Singapore Pharmacy Council.
• More than 8 years of pharmacy work experience.
• Registered with the Singapore Pharmacy Council and holds a valid practicing license.
• Understanding and capability of running pharmacy operations and national pharmacy indicators.