Pharmacist at Alliance Hospital and Services

Job Description

• The Pharmacist will be responsible for dispensing medications, reviewing prescriptions for accuracy, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and providing expert advice on the safe use of drugs.
• The ideal candidate must demonstrate professionalism, attention to detail, and a commitment to patient care and safety.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret physicians’ prescriptions to ensure accuracy and suitability for patients.
• Dispense prescribed medications and counsel patients on proper usage, dosage, and possible side effects.
• Monitor patient drug therapies to avoid interactions and ensure optimal treatment outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records of prescriptions, controlled drugs, and stock levels in line with hospital policy.
• Manage the storage, distribution, and inventory of pharmaceuticals to ensure quality and safety.
• Participate in ward rounds, drug utilization reviews, and multidisciplinary care planning.
• Provide guidance and training to pharmacy technicians, interns, and other healthcare staff.
• Ensure compliance with all professional and legal requirements of the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria and hospital regulations.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of clinical pharmacy services.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) Degree from an accredited institution.
• Current license to practice issued by the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN).
• Minimum of 2 – 3 years post-NYSC experience in a hospital or clinical setting.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacology, therapeutics, and hospital formulary management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High ethical standards, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in the use of hospital information systems and Microsoft Office applications is an added advantage.

Remuneration

• Salary: N230,000 - N250,000 Monthly.
• Attractive and competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications.