Director, Pharmacy Services Pharmacy Services Delivery Division

Summary

Under the general direction of the Training & Development Manager, the Training Coordinator is responsible for providing support for the coordination and administration of training and development of staff and the achievement of the Training & Development Department’s objectives.

Responsibilities

• • To oversee total pharmacy operations at all Government Pharmacies in primary and secondary care facilities within the parishes assigned.
• • To research, monitor and share with staff and other stakeholders new developments and Best Practices in the Pharmaceutical Industry
• • To ensure that activities of the National Health Fund remain within the framework of the policies of the Ministry of Health.
• • To be responsible for the effective supervision, mentoring, leadership, developing and motivation of the pharmacy team while forging stronger relationships with local health authorities and health care professionals.
• • To ensure that there is adherence to the Laws, Policies and Regulations governing Pharmacy Operations and Prescription related issues in Jamaica.
• • To give guidance in prioritizing targets to meet the Company’s financial expectations.
• • To oversee the training of Pharmacy Students, Pharmacy and Pharmacy Technician Interns and Pharmacy Staff.

Required Skills

• • Ability to handle multiple priorities and to work on own initiative.
• • Display good leadership qualities, set and maintain professional standards.
• • Ability to establish and maintain linkages across multidisciplinary teams at the executive level.
• • Excellent organizational, time management, human relations and supervisory skills.
• • Strong cognitive, analytical, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Qualifications

• • Master's in Management Studies/Business Administration.
• • Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree.
• • Registered Pharmacist licensed by the Pharmacy Council of Jamaica.
• • Minimum of ten (10) years working experience as a Pharmacist, with at least eight (8) years experience in a supervisory capacity.
• • At least four (4) years experience in managing multiple projects and/or multiple operations, preferably in the Pharmaceutical Industry.
• • Experience with quality assurance standards and pharmaceutical procurement guidelines, preferably in the public sector.

Additional Information and Instructions

Applicants are invited to submit their application no later than Tuesday, May 13, 2025. The Human Resource Manager National Health Fund 6th Floor, The Towers, 25 Dominica Drive Kingston 5 🔗 Click the 'apply' button to go to the application page. ⚠️ Note: We appreciate all responses, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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