Clinical Pharmacist

Responsibilities:

• Pharmacy Operations Management: Oversee daily pharmacy operations, including procurement, inventory control, storage, and medication dispensing, in accordance with PCN regulations and hospital protocols.
  
• Prescription Review and Clinical Validation: Evaluate prescriptions and patient medication profiles to identify potential drug interactions, contraindications, or dosing errors, with timely communication of recommendations to prescribers.
  
• Medication Preparation and Dispensing: Supervise the compounding and dispensing of medications, including reconstitution of injectables, preparation of IV fluids, and basic aseptic techniques (as resources allow).
  
• Ward-Based Clinical Support: Participate in medical ward rounds and provide pharmaceutical input on drug selection, dosage, administration routes, and treatment monitoring, especially for chronic illnesses and high-risk patients.
  
• Patient Education and Counselling: Educate inpatients and outpatients on proper medication use, possible side effects, adherence tips, and lifestyle considerations — especially for conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and infectious diseases.
  
• Medication Use and Policy Development: Assist in formulating and updating hospital-specific drug formularies, treatment guidelines, and standard operating procedures in collaboration with the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee.
  
• Pharmacovigilance and Drug Safety: Monitor and report adverse drug reactions (ADRs), medication errors, and drug quality concerns to relevant regulatory bodies and internal quality assurance teams.
  
• Emergency Response Support: Provide critical medication support during emergencies and participate in Code Blue or other rapid response scenarios when necessary.
  
• Controlled Substances Management: Ensure proper documentation, storage, and auditing of narcotics, psychotropics, and other controlled medicines in compliance with NDLEA and PCN guidelines.
  
• Training and Staff Supervision: Mentor intern pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and support staff, promoting a culture of continuous learning and professional accountability.
  
• Inventory Optimisation and Cost-Effective Procurement: Work with the procurement unit to ensure timely restocking, reduce drug expiries, and negotiate with local suppliers for cost-effective sourcing while maintaining quality standards.
  
• Community Health Integration: Support hospital outreach efforts, including vaccination drives, awareness campaigns, and chronic disease management programs, particularly in underserved communities.

Requirements:

• Educational Qualification: B.Pharm or Pharm.D degree from a PCN-accredited university.
• Licensure: Current license to practice issued by the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN); must be in good standing.
  
• Experience: At least 3–5 years post-NYSC experience, preferably in a hospital setting with exposure to inpatient and outpatient pharmacy services.
• Solid understanding of pharmacology, dosage calculations, and therapeutic drug monitoring
• Familiarity with common disease profiles in Nigeria, such as malaria, typhoid, TB, HIV/AIDS, and hypertension.
• Experience using pharmacy software or basic inventory tracking systems (e.g., RxInventory, MedAssist, or manual systems).
• Competence in sterile preparation techniques and basic emergency drug use.
• Regulatory Familiarity: Understanding of PCN, NAFDAC, and NDLEA compliance requirements. Ability to interpret and apply national treatment guidelines (e.g., STGs, Essential Medicines List).
  
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication, patient counseling, and teamwork skills, with the cultural sensitivity required for working in a diverse Nigerian clinical setting.
  
• Leadership and Initiative: Self-motivated and committed to building a strong, efficient, and ethical pharmacy unit aligned with the hospital’s mission.
  
• Location Requirement: Must be based in or willing to relocate to Orlu, Imo State. Availability for weekend calls or duty rotation may be required.