Clinical Pharmacist Lead

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Team Lead – Clinical Pharmacist to support Americares India’s Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) strengthening efforts across 41 government healthcare facilities in Goa. This role will provide leadership and technical guidance to a team of 8 clinical pharmacists, ensure effective supervision, quality data consolidation, stakeholder coordination, as well as capacity building of both project and hospital staff. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in clinical pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardship, prior supervisory experience, and the ability to engage with government stakeholders to drive AMS improvements at scale.

What will you do in this role (Roles and Responsibilities)

• Provide day-to-day supervision, mentoring, and guidance on best practices in AMS to both - project clinical pharmacist team & hospital staff, across government facilities
• Review, validate, and consolidate AMS-related data and surveillance reports submitted by the project clinical pharmacist team to ensure accuracy, completeness, and quality
• Facilitate gap analysis exercises and monitor progress on facility-specific action plans
• Plan and deliver AMS training sessions for doctors, nurses, and pharmacists
• Contribute to development of AMS guidelines and support their consistent implementation at facility level
• Guide clinical pharmacists in conducting antimicrobial audits, prescriber feedback, and stewardship intervention
• Guide clinical pharmacists in using surveillance tools for monitoring CAUTI, CLABSI, VAP, SSI, and AMR trends.
• Ensure high-quality reporting of AMS indicators to project leadership, government stakeholders and donors
• Support documentation on program progress, challenges, and best practices
• Represent the clinical pharmacist team in technical meetings, program reviews, and discussions with government and technical partners
• Conduct regular performance appraisals and provide structured feedback to the team of clinical pharmacists to build capacity and accountability
• Work closely with Infection Control Nurses, doctors, and hospital administration to integrate AMS and infection prevention & control efforts
• Undertake other AMS-related tasks assigned by the Project Lead / Organisation

We are looking for someone who has:

• Pharm.D / M.Pharm (Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacology, or related field) from a recognized institution
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years in AMS and clinical pharmacy
• Prior experience supervising teams or leading program implementation
• Exposure to public health programs

Skills and Competencies:

Non-negotiable

• Strong knowledge of antimicrobial stewardship, rational antibiotic use, and AMS-IPC integration
• Proven ability to lead and mentor teams across multiple facilities
• Excellent analytical skills: ability to review and interpret clinical and programmatic data
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills (with hospital staff, administrators, and government officials)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Prior exposure to AMR surveillance, infection prevention projects, and hospital accreditation processes
• Experience in program management or system strengthening in healthcare settings
• Ability to adapt and problem-solve in resource-constrained health systems