Senior Pharmacist

Nestled in the heart of Tengah Forest Town, the new Tengah General and Community Hospital (TGCH) will be an exciting and innovative health campus with a comprehensive range of clinical specialties and healthcare services including emergency, inpatient, rehabilitative and outpatient specialist care.

As part of National University Health System (NUHS) cluster, this state-of-the-art facility is slated to be ready by early 2030s.

Intricately connected with the surrounding community, TGCH offers you the opportunity to create a healthcare facility of the future, tightly integrated with the residents and nature. As a people-focused organisation, we believe in respect and recognition. By harnessing the passion and strength of our team and putting them at the core of our culture, we create a nurturing environment to excel and deliver fulfilling care.

Be part of our groundbreaking team to bring our vision to life – a hospital in a forest, and a healing oasis within the hospital.

Join #TeamTengah #GrowWithUs #TGCH #TGCHFamily

Job Description:

• Oversee the accurate and efficient processing of medication orders, including verification, preparation and supply of medications
• Monitor and manage discharge medication process to minimize delays and enhance patient satisfaction
• Implement and review workflows to improve operational efficiency and reduce errors
• Develop and manage staff rosters to ensure adequate coverage during all shifts
• Monitor workload distribution and adjust staffing as needed
• Mentor and supervise pharmacy staff to ensure performance and adherence to workflows
• Coordinate operational training for new staff and ensure ongoing development of all pharmacists
• Develop and manage staff rosters to ensure adequate coverage during all shifts
• Monitor workload distribution and adjust staffing as needed
• Mentor and supervise pharmacy staff to ensure performance and adherence to workflows
• Coordinate operational training for new staff and ensure ongoing development of all pharmacists
• Work closely with nursing teams to improve medication administration processes
• Lead initiatives to improve medication safety
• Address and resolve medication-related complaints or queries promptly Operational and administrative responsibilities
• Ensure sufficient stock level of medications in inpatient areas
• Oversee the implementation and efficient use of inpatient pharmacy system such as automated dispensing cabinets (ADC)
• Investigate medication-related incidents and implement corrective and preventive measures
• Conduct regular team meetings to discuss challenges, share updates, and promote positive work cultures.
• Implement initiatives to enhance patient's experience, such as patient education
• Regularly review patient's feedback and address areas for improvement

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of Pharmacy
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience preferred, preferably within a medical institution or hospital.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic work environment, quick thinker and an effective problem solver. Calm, decisive, and resilient in high-pressure situations.
• Attention to detail, ability to prioritise workload, be well organised and multi-task in a smart and timely fashion.
• Possess strong analytical, communication, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently, in a team and across teams with minimal supervision.
• Possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to develop strong working relationship at various levels.
• Proactive attitude and determination to ensure required outcomes are achieved and takes responsibility.
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to motivate and nurture the team to meet institutional goals.
• Tech-savvy with an ability to learn new software and other relevant programs.