icddr,b is hiring Clinical Pharmacist

icddr,b is an international health research organization located in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Overview:

icddr,b is a Bangladesh-based international health research institute that strives to solve key public health problems through high-quality scientific research and innovation. As a values-based organization, icddrb encourages women and people with disabilities.

Vacancy: Not specified

Vacancy type: Contractual 

Role: Clinical Pharmacist 

Job Responsibilities:

Procuring and distributing medical items, maintaining sufficient stocks of medicines, appliances, and hospital supplies, keeping records, and managing inventory.

S/he will participate in periodic and annual physical verification conducted by an external Audit Firm to ensure proper stock management.

Sterilizing surgical equipment, and overseeing the overall functioning of the pharmacy and infection control activities.

The individual in this role will dispense prescribed drugs to patients and researchers. The incumbent needs to work in the IT system for medicine and medical equipment dispensing.

S/he will assist the Senior Clinical Pharmacist in minimizing equipment-related infections by following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and organizational guidelines.

Working closely with the Senior Clinical Pharmacist, s/he will contribute to implementing innovative strategies to reduce costs associated with scheduled items nearing expiration; S/he will inform their supervisor about any expired medicines or appliances in advance.

The incumbent will maintain open communication with patient attendants, doctors, nurses, and colleagues throughout the center. S/he will engage in counseling activities for patients and their attendants, providing high-quality services.

S/he will take measures to enhance the skills of clinical pharmacists within the organization.

The individual will be responsible for preparing daily, monthly, and yearly reports on inventory, drug consumption, expiry of medicines, and breakage.

S/he will inform their supervisor about any medicine shortages or issues with the quality of received items from the central store. Additionally, S/he will provide updates to her/his supervisor based on feedback from patients, patient attendants, and staff regarding medicine brands and quality. 

Requirements:

Diploma in Pharmacy with valid registration from the Pharmacy Council of Bangladesh. Candidates having B. Pharm degrees will be given preferences.

3 years of experience as a pharmacist in a renowned pharmacy.

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Annual Tk. 5,21,070/- inclusive of house rent, conveyance, and other admissible benefits.

Benefits:

14.8% provident fund contribution, income tax paid by icddr,b, children allowance Tk.1,917/- per child per month, festival bonus, contributory healthcare support including dependent spouse and children, group life insurance, and subsidized canteen. Transport and daycare facilities are subject to space availability.

Application Deadline: 4th July 2023.

Application link: https://tinyurl.com/4mc4xpsm