ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE: Responsible for the overall management of the Pharmacy Unit to ensure that staff and medicines are managed efficiently and in compliance with the relevant legal and professional regulations ensuring the safe, high quality and effective use of medicines. The Officer advises on all matters related to the management of pharmaceutical procurement within the Ministry of Health and Wellness. DIMENSIONS OF POSITION: NATURE AND SCOPE: The Chief Pharmacist within the Ministry of Health and Wellness is responsible for the overall management of the Pharmacy Unit to ensure the effective and efficient management and procurement of pharmaceutical products within Belize. The Director is tasked with planning, directing, and coordinating technical and administrative activities across the ministry and must promote effective pharmaceutical use and procurement by developing cost effective policies and procedures. The officer is also required to update staff on the implementation of changes to these processes. The incumbent coordinates the pharmaceutical tendering process and provides technical assistance as it relates to creation of legislation that guides the process of pharmaceutical delivery. The officer must conduct planning and research activities to improve pharmacy services and build a relationship with the drug importers to procure the best quality pharmaceuticals products. The Chief Pharmacist consults and report to Deputy Director of Hospital Services and Allied Health and liaises with other key government departments to facilitate the effective movement of pharmaceuticals. The incumbent is expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrate excellent interpersonal and team building skills, and be able to efficiently organize work for the achievement of set goals and objectives.

Conditions of service will be in accordance with the Belize Constitution (Public Service) Regulations, 2014, Financial and Stores Orders, Finance and Audit (Reform) Act and any other instructions issued from time to time.

Recognized Master’s Degree in Pharmacy or related field. Must be a Registered Pharmacist with 5 plus years’ experience in related field.

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS • Experience working with supply chain management of pharmaceuticals, • Strong management, supervisory, organizational and communication skills • Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation approaches and appropriate methods for data analysis and reporting, • Strong knowledge of the health system in Belize • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and work independently, • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.