Davidson Management Consultants have been mandated to recruit a western educated, native Arabic speaker, Clinical Pharmacist for their client in Abu Dhabi, UAE which is a specialized mental health facility providing inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services. We are looking for Clinical Pharmacists with a minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience, with at least 3 years of recent experience within a mental health hospital or psychiatric care setting. Candidates must meet one of the following educational pathways: BSc in Pharmacy and completion of a Clinical Pharmacy Residency program (minimum two (2) years duration) OR PharmD or Doctor of Pharmacy (minimum six (6) years course duration) OR BSc in Pharmacy and two (2) years post-graduate qualification leading to a PharmD or Doctor of Pharmacy or Master’s in Clinical Pharmacy OR Bachelor’s degree or four (4) year Master’s degree in Pharmacy and a Postgraduate Diploma from the UK in Clinical Pharmacy (minimum one (1) year duration). Candidates must be eligible for Clinical Pharmacist licensure with the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi.The Clinical Pharmacist will be responsible for providing comprehensive clinical pharmacy services focused on psychopharmacology and safe medication management for patients with acute and chronic psychiatric conditions. Review and validate medication orders, ensure appropriate dosing, monitor drug interactions, and provide therapeutic drug monitoring for psychotropic medications including antipsychotics, antidepressants, mood stabilizers, anxiolytics, stimulants, and medications used in addiction treatment such as opioid substitution therapies.Collaborate closely with psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize pharmacotherapy plans and enhance clinical outcomes. Participate in ward rounds, case discussions, and medication reconciliation processes to ensure safe transitions of care. Provide patient and family education on medication adherence, side effects, long-acting injectable therapies, metabolic monitoring, and risk management.Monitor and report adverse drug reactions, support pharmacovigilance activities, and contribute to development and implementation of evidence-based medication protocols. Ensure compliance with Department of Health regulations, controlled drug policies, and hospital formulary guidelines. Oversee safe storage, dispensing, and documentation of narcotics and psychotropic medications in accordance with regulatory standards.Participate in quality improvement initiatives, medication audits, and accreditation processes. Support staff education on psychopharmacology updates, medication safety, and best practices in mental health pharmacotherapy. Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to hospital medication management committees and governance frameworks.
Salary : Aed 40,000 per month plus family benefits (Salary mentioned in the advertisement is indicative. The final offer lies at the discretion of the client and will be made after completion of interviews).
Company Profile
Davidson Healthcare Recruitment is a leading Healthcare and Leadership headhunting consultancy based in Dubai, with branches in UK and India. Our Medical recruitment Consultants are trained on the PQR for all medical specialties, and medical subspecialties for all the countries. We are leaders in Physician, Surgeon and Allied Healthcare Recruitment for Hospitals, Medical Centers, Clinics and Medical Universities, headhunting Tier 1 and Tier 2, Board Certified, Fellowship trained Physicians and Surgeons, ABMS, CCT, CCST, ARAB Board, RCPSC, FRC Australia and New Zealand, OBERARZT and CMSA among others, across all medical specialties and subspecialties from across the globe.We also specialize in recruiting DHA, DHCC, DOH and MOH licensed Physicians and Allied Healthcare professionals within UAE.