Pharmacist at Rossland Consulting Limited

Location: Gwarinpa, Abuja (FCT)
Department: Pharmacy

Summary of Job

• The Pharmacist will assist with the dispensing of medications, check prescriptions, and provide advice to patients on the medicines that have been prescribed for the patients.
• S/he will ensure an adequate supply of pharmacies through smart inventory management, review of actual usage, and review of re-order levels.
• The Pharmacist will develop and implement strategic initiatives and services in the pharmacy sector.

Duties

• As a pharmacist, you will be responsible for preparing and dispensing medications to patients.
• You will achieve this by executing a physician’s order.
• The job entails a high level of responsibility and knowledge.
• A pharmacist does not merely hand out prescribed medicine; he/she has the expertise and willingness to assist people and provide them with information and solutions.
• The pharmacist must be fully qualified to interpret symptoms so that the patient can either be given immediate treatment for a trifling condition or be referred to a suitable doctor.
• Pharmacists must also be able to provide professional advice on cosmetics or para-pharmaceuticals.
• The goal is to ensure effective medication use and become the people’s trusted ally against health issues. That way you can deliver maximum value to both the pharmacy and society.
• Reviewing and executing physician’s prescriptions checking their appropriateness and legality
• Organizing the pharmacy in an efficient manner to make the identification of products easier and faster
• Maintaining full control over delivering, stocking and labelling medicine and other products
• Maintaining an up-to-date inventory of the Clinic drug Formulary
• Keeping records of all drugs, doses and prices on the automated inventory of the clinic.
• Protects patients and technicians by adhering to infection-control protocols.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains pharmacological knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Be caring, compassionate and professional at all times;
• Manage clinical risk.
• Other duties as assigned from time to time

Qualifications & Training

• Candidates should have a B.Sc in Pharmacy.
• Candidates must be a registered member of Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) with an up-to-date practicing license.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of three (3) years post NYSC progressive experience in Pharmacy within the private and public sector. Experience working with public health and health systems is an advantage.
• Candidates should have experience in managing hospital pharmacies.

Customer Service Requirements:

• Must have excellent customer service skills and communication skills
• Must be able to plan and perform daily activities in an organized manner.
• Must be kind, compassionate, dedicated and patient.
• Must have the ability to handle different kinds of emotions as well as manage on the job stress.
• Must be focused, very detailed and be creative in making a decision.
• Must be physically and mentally stable to handle extended shifts as well as mental pressure and traumatic events.
• Must be able to review, analyze and respond to different situations they encounter daily.
• Must be able to think critically in adapting to change, judging situations and taking appropriate decisions.

Remuneration
N100,000 Monthly.