Head Pharmacy

Head Pharmacy

Reports To: Clinical Director
Employment Type: Full-Time (On-Site)
Location: Wuse, Abuja
Experience Level: Minimum of 10 Years
Salary Budget: ₦700,000 – ₦800,000 (Monthly Gross)

Job Summary

The Head, Pharmacy is responsible for providing strategic, operational, and clinical leadership to the hospitals pharmacy department. The role ensures the safe, effective, and evidence-based use of medications across all hospital units while maintaining regulatory compliance, optimizing inventory management, and driving quality improvement initiatives.

Working closely with the Clinical Director and hospital leadership, the Head, Pharmacy will oversee departmental planning, staff development, clinical integration, procurement, and operational efficiency, fostering a high-performing, patient-centered pharmacy service.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Department Management

• Develop and implement the departments vision, strategic plan, and annual objectives aligned with the hospitals mission.
  
  

• Lead departmental budgeting, procurement planning, and operational policy development.
  
  

• Collaborate with hospital leadership to ensure effective integration of pharmacy services into overall clinical care delivery.
  
  

Clinical & Pharmaceutical Oversight

• Provide expert pharmaceutical input on complex clinical cases and actively participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds.
  
  

• Promote the safe, rational, and evidence-based use of medications across all hospital units.
  
  

• Lead initiatives in antimicrobial stewardship, medication reconciliation, and pharmacovigilance.
  
  

• Monitor drug utilization trends and guide cost-effective formulary management decisions.
  
  

Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure full compliance with Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN), NAFDAC regulations, and international best practices (e.g., JCI, WHO).
  
  

• Lead internal audits, inspections, and continuous quality improvement programs.
  
  

• Maintain accurate records and enforce strict controls for narcotics and other controlled substances.
  
  

Staff Leadership & Development

• Supervise, train, mentor, and appraise pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and interns.
  
  

• Coordinate continuing education, CPD programs, and in-house training sessions.
  
  

• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and excellence within the pharmacy team.
  
  

Operational Management

• Oversee procurement, storage, and inventory of pharmaceuticals to ensure availability and minimize wastage.
  
  

• Ensure adherence to cold chain management, stock rotation, and expiry monitoring protocols.
  
  

• Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to optimize pharmacy workflow and service delivery.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D).
  
  

• Masters degree in Clinical Pharmacy, Healthcare Management, or related field is an added advantage.
  
  

• Full registration and valid license from the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN).
  
  

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years post-NYSC hospital pharmacy experience, with at least 5 years in a senior or managerial role.
  
  

• Proven expertise in clinical pharmacy, pharmacotherapeutics, and hospital pharmacy operations.
  
  

• Experience in regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and multidisciplinary clinical collaboration.
  
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and decision-making abilities.
  
  

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and mentoring skills.
  
  

• Proficiency in Hospital Information Systems (HIS), pharmacy management software, and Microsoft Office.
  
  

• Knowledge of Nigerian healthcare regulations, pharmaceutical governance, and operational standards.
  
  

Personal Attributes

• High integrity, accountability, and professional ethics.
  
  

• Detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement.
  
  

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and lead high-performing teams.
  
  

How to Apply

Qualified and interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter to:

[email protected]