Formulary Pharmacist

Nestled in the heart of Tengah Forest Town, the new Tengah General and Community Hospital (TGCH) will be an exciting and innovative health campus with a comprehensive range of clinical specialties and healthcare services including emergency, inpatient, rehabilitative and outpatient specialist care. As part of National University Health System (NUHS) cluster, this state-of-the-art facility is slated to be ready by early 2030s. Intricately connected with the surrounding community, TGCH offers you the opportunity to create a healthcare facility of the future, tightly integrated with the residents and nature. As a people-focused organisation, we believe in respect and recognition. By harnessing the passion and strength of our team and putting them at the core of our culture, we create a nurturing environment to excel and deliver fulfilling care. Be part of our groundbreaking team to bring our vision to life – a hospital in a forest, and a healing oasis within the hospital. Join #TeamTengah #GrowWithUs #TGCH #TGCHFamily Formulary Pharmacist (Tengah General and Community Hospital) The Formulary Pharmacist is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the hospital's formulary system to ensure optimal medication management, cost-effectiveness, and patient safety. This includes policy development, stakeholder engagement, clinical preparation for specialised services, and supporting evidence-based prescribing practices across the organisation. The role focuses on strategic planning for formulary governance, antimicrobial stewardship, medication safety initiatives, and providing comprehensive drug information services to healthcare professionals. Job Responsibilities Strategic and Planning: • Draft and maintain medication management policies, formulary governance guidelines, and gatekeeping processes for new drug requests. • Collaborate with clinical heads (cardiology, endocrinology, infectious diseases, geriatrics) to align formulary decisions with service needs. • Conduct benchmarking studies comparing formulary structures and drug utilisation patterns with other general/community hospitals locally and internationally. Clinical and Operational Preparation • Lead Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP) initiatives and serve as Value-Driven Outcomes (VDO) lead. • Establish and monitor adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting workflows and medication error monitoring systems. • Support therapeutic/clinical services VDO programs including diabetes, heart failure, and immunologic clinics. Drug Information Services: • Handle and document drug enquiries, prepare comprehensive reports. • Assist in out-of-stock situations by proposing evidence-based alternatives. • Update pharmacy intranet/internet webpages and in-house guidelines. • Publish ADR Bulletins and Pharmacy Bulletins. • Maintain drug information resources and subscription services. Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee Support: • Prepare P&T meeting agendas, drug reviews, minutes, and correspondence. • Update hospital drug list and conduct drug use evaluations. • Review ADR reports for new drug classes and prepare annual reports. • Complete MOH SDL applications and implement DAC/NPT initiatives. Education and Training: • Prepare orientation modules for prescribers, nurses, and pharmacists on formulary use and restrictions. • Coordinate Pharmacist Continuing Education programs. • Train pre-registration pharmacists and support professional development. Future Proofing and Innovation: • Conduct pharmacoeconomic studies to justify formulary inclusions/exclusions. • Plan formulary support for special populations (geriatrics, pediatrics, renal/hepatic impairment). • Implement sustainability initiatives including green pharmacy practices. Job Requirements: • Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) / Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent, from an accredited institution; recognised by the Singapore Pharmacy Board for registration. • Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic work environment, quick thinker and an effective problem solver. Calm, decisive, and resilient in high-pressure situations. • Attention to detail, ability to prioritise workload, be well organised and multi-task in a smart and timely fashion. • Possess strong analytical, communication, written and presentation skills. • Ability to work independently, in a team and across teams with minimal supervision. • Possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to develop strong working relationship at various levels. • Proactive attitude and determination to ensure required outcomes are achieved and takes responsibility. • Strong leadership qualities with the ability to motivate and nurture the team to meet institutional goals. • Tech-savvy with an ability to learn new software and other relevant programs.