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Pharmacy Inspector

Organisation
Ministry of Health and Wellness
Reference
VAC-49432
Contract Type
Full-Time
Industries
Healthcare & Medical
Location
Kingston
Salary & Benefits
Date Posted
02/05/2024
Expiry Date
31/05/2024
To inspect registered pharmacies to evaluate compliance with all aspects of the Pharmacy Act and Regulations and to apply the law and relevant sanctions in the areas where the requirements are not being met.

 

The Key Outputs:

  • Legal operation of all pharmacies according to standards
  • Recommendations for appropriate classifications of drugs
  • Records Management
  • Consultations with clients and stakeholders
  • Training Support for CE and Stakeholder seminars

 

The Responsibility Areas:

  • Conducts pre inspection research based on itinerary, work plans and schedules
  • Inspects Pharmacies across the island for compliance with Pharmacy law , council policies and expectations
  • Collects documentary and physical evidence where appropriate through sampling and other evidence collection techniques
  • Prepares inspection reports
  • Conducts investigations regarding complaints, reports of breaches and ethical misconduct received and submitting reports to relevant authorities
  • Conducts prescription and invoice audits at various locations
  • Makes technical recommendations based on research and evaluation for the classification of drugs
  • Collects and stores inspection data, consultations and classifications on each pharmacy for easy access for further decision making
  • Provides information related to classification and registration of drugs to clients and stakeholders
  • Provides continuing education and Support to  foreign trained pharmacists through consultation and training
  • Assists with the preparation and execution of  CE seminars and evaluation of PCJ related seminars/presentations
  • Attends court in furtherance of prosecution of breaches committed under the Pharmacy Act

 

Minimum Qualification and Experience:

  • Bachelor of Science ( Pharmacy)
  • At least 5 years broad based knowledge in retail, distributive and or manufacturing pharmaceuticals
  • Registration as a Pharmacist
  • At least five years’ experience

Region: 
Kingston
Occupational fields: 
Legal
Other
Other
Other
Fields of study: 
Law
Required degree level: 
Other

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