Descriptions of Duties

1. To deliver patient-centred pharmaceutical care, including but not limited to the management of minor ailments, medication management, outreach and teleconsultations;
2. To oversee the operation of the community pharmacy to ensure compliance to the legal requirements and code of practice;
3. To process, verify, dispense and document prescriptions in accordance to legal requirements;
4. To contribute to holistic patient care and services at the Kwai Tsing Community Health Management Hub and Wofoo Wellness Hub as a team member of transdisciplinary teams;
5. To engage patients and caregivers via social media, educational activities and community support programmes;
6. To innovate and plan primary care pharmacy services to address community-specific health needs;
7. To work with the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, The University of Hong Kong on collaborations on service, training and research.

Requirements

• A Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent awarded by institutions recognised by the Pharmacy & Poisons Board of Hong Kong
• Preferably registered as a Hong Kong pharmacist with the Certificate of Registration and a valid Practising Certificate issued by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Hong Kong
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated and highly organised with good team works
• Passionate in primary care healthcare initiatives
• Excellent command of both spoken and written English and Chinese.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in direct-patient care in primary care setting
• Working in a dynamic, creative and vibrant multidisciplinary team comprising doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, nutritionist, dietitian, social workers, and pharmacists
• Getting connected with other service providers in primary care setting
• On-job training and support
• Reference letter will be issued upon satisfactory completion of continuous commitment for at least 8 weeks (16-44 hours per week subject to mutual agreement)
• Staff discount at the HIA Community Pharmacy

Terms and Conditions

• Appointed visiting pharmacist have to comply with the internal operating procedures, guidelines and policies of Health In Action
• The commitment as a visiting pharmacist is made on honorary basis, however volunteer allowances may be provided in specific duties and projects
• Work schedule and number of duty hours are subject to mutual agreement with flexibility
• Appointee shall notify Health in Action for any change or termination of the commitment with prior notice of at least two weeks

Application

Interested applicants, please send your full resume and availability to pharmacy@hia.org.hk

Personal Information Collection Statement

Data collected will only be used for application processing. Applicants not contacted by Health In Action within four weeks from the application may assume that their applications are unsuccessful. All personal data collected will be kept for a period of 12 months from the application closing date, and will be destroyed thereafter.