Head of Inpatient Pharmacy
Core
Lead the development and delivery of safe, efficient, and patient-centred inpatient pharmacy operations for a new hospital, establishing standards from the start.
Role type
Senior operational leader (Head of Inpatient Pharmacy)
Builds
Inpatient pharmacy services and medication management systems
Domain
Healthcare / Hospital Pharmacy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Operational leadership, medication safety management, workflow optimization, team management, clinical judgement, technology implementation
Preferred skills
Experience in establishing new pharmacy services, continuous improvement
Technologies
Automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs), inpatient pharmacy systems
Responsibilities
Lead inpatient pharmacy operations including order processing, verification, preparation, and supply; Optimize medication workflows to prevent errors and minimize delays; Lead medication safety initiatives and investigate incidents; Oversee implementation of pharmacy systems and technology; Plan manpower and mentor staff; Partner with nursing and healthcare teams to improve medication administration.