Job Summary
We are seeking a qualified, licensed, and customer-oriented Community Pharmacist to join our team on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for dispensing medications, providing professional pharmaceutical care, counselling patients on the safe use of medicines, and ensuring compliance with relevant pharmaceutical regulations and standards.
The ideal candidate should have strong pharmaceutical knowledge, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering quality healthcare services.
Key Responsibilities
Dispense prescription and over-the-counter medications accurately and safely.
Review prescriptions to ensure appropriate dosage, drug interactions, contraindications, and patient safety.
Counsel patients on the proper use of medications, possible side effects, dosage, and storage.
Recommend suitable over-the-counter medications for minor ailments within the scope of professional practice.
Monitor medication inventory, check expiry dates, and ensure proper storage of pharmaceutical products.
Maintain accurate records of prescriptions, controlled medicines, sales, and other pharmacy transactions.
Ensure compliance with applicable pharmacy laws, professional ethics, and regulatory requirements.
Provide basic health advice and promote medication adherence and responsible medicine use.
Identify and report suspected adverse drug reactions and medication-related problems appropriately.
Supervise pharmacy support staff and ensure adherence to established operating procedures.
Maintain a clean, organised, and professional pharmacy environment.
Support daily pharmacy operations, including stock replenishment, customer service, and inventory management.
Requirements
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) degree from a recognised institution.
Current registration and valid practising licence with the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN).
Previous experience in community or retail pharmacy is an advantage.
Strong knowledge of prescription medications, OTC products, drug interactions, and pharmaceutical care.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
High level of accuracy, integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
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