Pharmacist

Responsibilities:

• Dispense prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications accurately and efficiently.
• Provide medication counselling, drug information, and health advice to patients.
• Providing medical services, such as taking blood pressure, temperature measurements, and checking blood sugar levels.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements of the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN), NAFDAC, and other relevant authorities.
• Maintain accurate patient medication records and pharmacy documentation.
• Supervise and train pharmacy technicians, interns, and other support staff.
• Monitor inventory levels, check for expiries, and ensure proper storage of drugs.
• Participate in community health outreach, patient education, and wellness programs.
• Support business operations by promoting pharmaceutical services and ensuring an excellent customer experience.
• Prepare and submit periodic reports as required by regulatory bodies and management.
• Patient clerking and recommendations
• Monitoring customers’ drug therapies, advising interventions, and counseling on any potential side effects.
• Completing operational requirements of the pharmacy, including verifying order entries, maintaining records of controlled substances, charges, and removing expired and/or damaged drugs from the pharmacy’s inventory.
• Adhering to applicable legal rules, regulations, and procedures governing pharmaceutical practice.
• Additional duties as needed from a pharmacist

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D).
• Current license to practice as a Pharmacist in Nigeria (PCN registration).
• Minimum of 2-5 years post-NYSC experience in community or retail pharmacy practice.
• Strong knowledge of drugs, pharmaceutical care, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication, counselling, and customer service skills.
• Ability to supervise and motivate staff.
• Proficiency in pharmacy software and basic IT tools is an added advantage.