Korle Bu Teaching Hospital invites applications from suitably qualified serving officers of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and sister agencies of the Ministry of Health for appointment of Directors to fill the under-listed vacancy: Director of Pharmacy

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical advice to the Chief Executive
• Be responsible for the provision of good quality pharmaceutical services in the hospital
• Ensure the policies are developed for the effective and efficient provision of pharmaceutical services in the hospital
• Advise on human resource matters relating to pharmacy practice within the hospital
• Ensure the regular monitoring of standards of pharmaceutical services within the hospital
• Hold regular review meetings with pharmacy staff and managers
• Ensure the promotion and monitoring of rational use of medicines (RUM) within hospital
• Ensure the establishment and effective functioning of medicines and therapeutic committees at the various levels within the hospital
• Submit periodic and timely reports on pharmaceutical activities within the hospital to the chief executive
• Work in collaboration with other stakeholders in the health sector in the formulation of health sector reforms and policies
• Provide technical advice for procurement of medicines and other pharmaceuticals within the hospital
• Promote the establishment of medicines information services within the hospital
• Coordinate research and development activities in the provision off pharmaceutical services within the hospital
• Contribute to the maintenance of an accurate database on pharmaceutical services in the hospital
• Ensure preparation of plans and budgets for the pharmacy department
• Prepare and submit periodic reports on the the pharmaceutical services at the national level
• Identify and undertake any cost improvement measures as required
• Promote a positive image for the hospital
• Provide leadership and mentorship to inspire pharmacists for future development

Qualification Required & Experience

• Fellow of relevant postgraduate pharmacy college and in good standing with the pharmacy council of Ghana
• A minimum of 5 years of post fellowship work experience in 5 years of post fellowship work experience in a reputable hospital
• At least a certificate in hospital management, planning and management or public administration

Location: Accra

How to Apply For the Job

Interested candidates should kindly send their application letter, curriculum vitae, and copies of relevant documents to the address below:

Board Chairman
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
Accra

Closing Date: 30 November, 2018