• Application Deadline: Fri, 13 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Pharmacist


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Pharmaceutical 

Job Summary

• The Pharmacist will work with teams of Pharmacist and Pharmacy technicians to supervise procurement, manage supply chains and dispensation of high-quality medications to patients located across different treatment centers.

Responsibilities

• Dispense, label and package prescribed drugs to patients and ensure they are counseled on how to take their drugs in order to minimize side effects and maximize benefits


• Render clinical advice to patients concerning their drug regimen so as to encourage compliance and adherence to therapy


• Actively listen to and address all patients’ concerns and also follow up to ensure medications are effective


• Ensure patients safety by ensuring the past medication history are checked each time a drug is prescribed or refilled


• Offer advice on non-prescription remedies such as maintaining good diet and exercise, life style modification use of herbal and natural health products to obtain general wellness


• Participate in drug procurement, employ cost-effective decision making


• Identify opportunities for improving business processes and suggest new systems and/or operational changes to management


• Instruct patients on the dosage and dietary requirements for drug consumption


• Provide Clinicians with information on proper drug therapy for patients


• Monitor and audit drug inventory, ensures compliance with all regulatory guidelines and reporting


• Instruct patients on the dosage and dietary requirements for drug consumption


• Provide Clinicians with information on proper drug therapy for patients Perform drug assay to verify purity, strength, and other parameters considered for dosage


• Review over-the-counter (OTC) and medical prescriptions to ensure they are suitable for a patient


• Provide patients with information regarding drug interactions, side effects and storage requirements


• Maintain record of patient profiles, inventory, and registries


• Monitor patients to track the efficiency/side effect of drugs and make changes where appropriate.


• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to assist with problem identification and resolution


• Evaluate medication and ensure standardization of medical care for the department


• Ensure strict adherence to the policies and procedures guarding the security of controlled substances

Requirements and Experience

• B.Sc in Pharmacy


• Candidates must be a registered member of Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) with an up-to-date practicing license


• A minimum of three (3) years post NYSC progressive experience in Pharmacy within the private or public sector

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office tools especially Excel.


• Proficiency in data collection, analysis and review is necessary.


• Excellent written and oral communication.


• Ability to work under pressure


• Humane and Empathetic


• Leadership and Teamwork


• Attention to details


• Ability to communicate medical concepts in clear layman language.


• Ability to be self-motivated.

Salary

N100,000 - N150,000 Monthly.