Job Description
Job Summary
- The successful candidate will be responsible for dispensing medications, providing pharmaceutical care, counselling patients, and ensuring the safe and effective use of medicines in accordance with professional standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Dispense prescription and over-the-counter medications accurately.
- Review prescriptions to ensure appropriate medication, dosage, and administration.
- Provide professional advice and counselling to patients on medication use, side effects, and possible drug interactions.
- Monitor patients' medication therapy and promote rational drug use.
- Manage pharmaceutical inventory, monitor stock levels, and ensure proper storage of medications.
- Monitor drug expiry dates and ensure compliance with pharmaceutical regulations.
- Maintain accurate records of prescriptions and medication dispensing.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Promote health awareness and educate patients on disease prevention.
- Ensure compliance with professional ethics and regulatory guidelines.
Requirements and Qualifications
- B.Pharm or Pharm.D from a recognised institution.
- Must be duly registered with the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN).
- Must possess a valid practising licence.
- Previous work experience is an added advantage.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good organisational and problem-solving abilities.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.