Medication Safety Analyst

About the role

The Medication Safety Analyst supports the organisation’s medication safety programme by monitoring, analysing, and reporting on medication use, safety incidents, and adherence to safety protocols. The role provides data‑driven insights to improve patient safety and reduce medication errors across healthcare facilities.

Key responsibilities

• Collect, monitor, and analyse medication use and safety data to identify trends, potential risks, and areas for improvement.
• Support investigations of medication errors, adverse drug events, and near‑misses, documenting findings and contributing to root‑cause analyses.
• Prepare and maintain medication safety dashboards, reports, and summaries for management and clinical teams.
• Assist in developing and implementing corrective actions, safety interventions, and risk‑mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with pharmacy and clinical staff to ensure adherence to medication safety protocols and best practices.
• Support training and awareness initiatives by providing data insights, reports, and recommendations to enhance staff competency.
• Maintain accurate records of medication incidents, safety audits, and compliance activities for continuous program improvement.

Required profile

• 3–5 years’ experience in clinical pharmacy, medication safety, pharmacovigilance, or related healthcare analytics.
• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Pharmacology, or a related field; certifications in Medication Safety, Clinical Pharmacy, or Patient Safety are desirable.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data collection, reporting, and trend analysis.
• Knowledge of medication safety principles, error reporting systems, and risk management practices.