Job Description
Job Summary
- We are seeking a qualified, detail-oriented, and patient-focused Pharmacist to join our healthcare team.
- The ideal candidate will be responsible for dispensing medications accurately, providing professional pharmaceutical care, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting optimal patient outcomes through medication management and counseling.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and interpret prescriptions for accuracy, dosage, and potential drug interactions.
- Dispense medications accurately and efficiently in line with regulatory standards.
- Provide medication counseling to patients on proper usage, dosage, side effects, and storage.
- Monitor patient medication therapy and collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize treatment plans.
- Ensure compliance with standards set by the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria and other relevant regulatory authorities.
- Supervise pharmacy technicians and support staff where applicable.
- Maintain accurate patient records and pharmacy documentation.
- Manage inventory, ensure proper storage conditions, and monitor stock levels to prevent shortages or expiries.
- Implement and maintain quality assurance and safety procedures within the pharmacy.
- Participate in health awareness campaigns and community outreach programs.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D).
- Current practicing license with the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria.
- Minimum of 2 – 5 years’ post-qualification experience (hospital or retail pharmacy experience preferred).
- Strong knowledge of pharmacology, drug interactions, and regulatory standards.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong attention to detail and high level of professionalism.
- Proficiency in pharmacy management software and basic computer applications.
Key Competencies:
- Patient-centered approach
- Integrity and confidentiality
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Team collaboration
- Organizational and time management skills.