Head of Department Pharmacy

Leadership & Strategy

• Provide leadership and direction for all pharmacy services and staff.
  
• Develop and implement departmental goals aligned with organizational strategy.
  
• Promote a culture of safety, excellence, and continuous improvement.
  

Clinical Governance & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to national and institutional regulations (e.g., FDA, MHRA, GPhC, NABH).
  
• Oversee medication safety, formulary management, and pharmacovigilance programs.
  
• Lead audits, quality assurance initiatives, and risk mitigation strategies.
  

Operational Management

• Oversee procurement, inventory, and distribution of medications.
  
• Optimize pharmacy workflows, staffing, and use of technology.
  
• Ensure availability of essential drugs and rational drug use.
  

Financial & Resource Management

• Develop and manage department budgets.
  
• Monitor drug expenditure and implement cost-control measures.
  
• Lead contract negotiations with suppliers and vendors.
  

Education & Research (if in an academic or teaching hospital setting)

• Supervise and mentor pharmacy staff, students, and residents.
  
• Oversee continuing education and professional development programs.
  
• Facilitate academic teaching, curriculum development, and research initiatives.
  

Collaboration & Communication

• Liaise with clinicians, nursing, and administrative departments to ensure integrated care.
  
• Serve as the departments representative in institutional committees and external bodies.
  
• Engage patients and stakeholders in medication-related education and decisions.