Job Summary
We are seeking a qualified and responsible Pharmacist to oversee the safe and effective dispensing of medications and provide professional pharmaceutical care to customers.
The ideal candidate should have 2–3 years of relevant pharmacy experience, sound knowledge of medications and pharmaceutical practice, excellent customer service skills, and a strong commitment to regulatory compliance and patient safety.
Key Responsibilities
Dispense prescription and over-the-counter medications accurately and in accordance with prescriptions and applicable regulations.
Review prescriptions for accuracy, appropriate dosage, potential drug interactions, contraindications, and other medication-related concerns.
Counsel customers/patients on the proper use, dosage, storage, side effects, and precautions associated with medications.
Provide professional advice on minor health conditions and recommend appropriate OTC products where necessary.
Maintain proper records of prescriptions, controlled medicines, and other pharmaceutical transactions as required.
Ensure medicines are properly stored under appropriate temperature and environmental conditions.
Monitor stock levels, expiry dates, and product movement to minimise shortages, wastage, and expired products.
Support inventory management, including stock receipt, verification, arrangement, and periodic stock counts.
Ensure the pharmacy complies with relevant PCN, NAFDAC, and other applicable regulatory requirements and professional standards.
Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, confidentiality, and professionalism within the pharmacy.
Supervise and provide appropriate guidance to pharmacy assistants and other support staff where applicable.
Identify and appropriately escalate medication errors, adverse drug reactions, suspected counterfeit products, and other pharmaceutical concerns.
Build positive relationships with customers and provide courteous and professional service.
Perform other pharmacy-related duties as may be assigned by management.
Requirements
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) from a recognised institution.
Must be a registered Pharmacist with the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) and possess a valid practising licence.
2–3 years of relevant post-qualification experience, preferably in a community/retail pharmacy.
Good knowledge of prescription and OTC medications, drug interactions, dosage, and pharmaceutical care.
Sound understanding of pharmacy regulations and professional standards.
Good inventory and stock management skills.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.
Ability to work independently and responsibly with minimal supervision.
Good computer and record-keeping skills.
Key Competencies:
Professional integrity and confidentiality; attention to detail; pharmaceutical knowledge; customer/patient care; inventory management; communication and interpersonal skills; problem-solving; teamwork; and regulatory compliance.