King Saud Medical City (KSMC) is the oldest and largest general hospital in Riyadh, consisting of three hospitals with a total of 1200 inpatient beds, including 150 in its critical care units. KSMC averages 35,000 admissions, 200,000 emergency department visits, and 350,000 outpatient visits annually. The Medical City employs a staff of 8000 and supports 20 physician residency-training programs. The campus is expanding, including the construction of a new pediatric and maternity hospital that will open in 2015, followed by new medical and surgical towers in 2017–2019.

Position Descriptions: KSMC is seeking applicants for the position of Manager of Inpatient Pharmacy Operations. The manager will 1) assist the director of Pharmaceutical Care Services with the development and implementation of pharmacy strategic initiatives; 2) work to provide the development and management of inpatient pharmacy services to patients throughout the Medical City’s three hospitals; and 3) work closely with the manager of clinical pharmacy services, nursing leadership, and other hospital staff to provide the highest degree in pharmacy services to the hospitals’ inpatients. The manager of inpatient pharmacy operations is also responsible for the implementation, evaluation, and improvement of quality management programs; developing and maintaining operations and all policies and procedures for inpatient pharmacy services; managing all inpatient staff, including supervisors, pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians; and ensuring that the pharmacy department meets all legal, accreditation, and certification requirements and that it complies with all applicable policies, procedures, codes, and standards of the organization.

Qualifications. Qualified candidates must possess a Pharm.D. degree, PGY1 and PGY2 residency training (or equivalent clinical experience), and at least 3 years of managerial experience. Board certification is preferred.

KSMC offers a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with education and experience. Salary and other benefits include tax-free earnings, housing and transport allowances, 30 days of annual vacation leave, three holiday periods totaling 11 days, an annual round-trip airline ticket for employees and eligible dependents to and from their home country/point of origin, and free medical care and emergency dental care.

The position is available immediately. Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest and a curriculum vitae by e-mail to: