• Application Deadline:
• Position: Pharmacologist (Community Pharmacy)



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 2 - 4 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Pharmaceutical 
  
  

Job Summary

• The Pharmacologist will provide expert knowledge on drug mechanisms, interactions, and effects while supporting the safe and effective use of medications in a community pharmacy setting.


• The ideal candidate will assist in ensuring evidence-based recommendations for patient care, pharmacovigilance, and health education.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on drug composition, interactions, side effects, and therapeutic uses.


• Support the pharmacist in clinical assessments, especially for complex prescriptions or patient-specific considerations.


• Monitor and document adverse drug reactions (ADR) and contribute to pharmacovigilance reporting.


• Assist in reviewing prescriptions for accuracy, legality, and appropriate dosing.


• Counsel patients on medication adherence, lifestyle modifications, and possible side effects.


• Collaborate in stock selection based on pharmacological efficacy and demand trends.


• Support health promotion initiatives within the community pharmacy (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, malaria education).


• Stay updated with pharmaceutical research and clinical guidelines relevant to primary care.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree or postgraduate qualification in Pharmacology.


• 2 - 4 years' relevant experience (community or clinical pharmacy setting preferred).


• In-depth understanding of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics.


• Strong communication and patient education skills.


• Knowledge of regulatory guidelines (e.g., NAFDAC, PCN) is an advantage.