Pharmacist

Responsibilities:

• Accurately dispense prescription medicines in accordance with legal, ethical, and company requirements.
• Counsel patients on correct medication use, possible side effects, storage, and interactions.
• Review prescriptions to detect therapeutic incompatibilities, dosing errors, or duplication.
• Handle controlled drugs and maintain appropriate documentation in line with Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) regulations.
• Promote rational drug use and ensure patients receive the right medication for their condition.
• Provide first-line advice on minor ailments, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, and self-care options.
• Supervise pharmacy assistants, technicians, and interns in daily pharmacy operations.
• Maintain proper storage conditions, temperature monitoring, and expiry tracking for all drugs.
• Ensure proper labeling and shelving of medicines for easy retrieval and safety.
• Participate in inventory control—manage reorders, avoid stockouts, and minimize expiries.
• Reconcile physical stock with system records periodically.
• Support branch sales performance through excellent service and cross-selling of appropriate healthcare products.

Regulatory & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with PCN, NAFDAC, and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and update all licenses, permits, and regulatory documentation for the pharmacy.
• Keep accurate controlled drug registers and submit reports as required.
• Ensure the pharmacy environment meets health and safety standards.

Customer Relations & Public Health

• Build strong relationships with customers and the surrounding community.
• Provide vaccination, blood pressure, or health check services where applicable.
• Conduct medication reviews and promote adherence programs.
• Educate the public on lifestyle modifications and preventive health.

Reporting & Administration

• Generate daily and monthly reports on drug sales, inventory status, and revenue.
• Support the branch manager in budgeting and cost control.
• Participate in staff training, mentoring, and performance evaluations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) from an accredited institution.
• Current license with the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a community pharmacist (preferably in a retail setting).
• Strong knowledge of drugs, interactions, and therapeutic uses.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and customer service skills
• Proficiency in pharmacy management software (e.g., SmartPharma, PharmIT, or similar).
• Integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail are essential.