Pharmacist at St. Ives Specialist Hospital

Responsibilities

• Procurement of medicines and consumables and other medical devices where necessary
• Collection, organization and evaluation of patient’s information, the management of medicines and consumables, distribution, and providing drug information and education to the patient.
• Maintaining pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed medications and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipts and removing outdated drugs.
• Checking and ensuring endorsement and approval of the regulatory body i.e (NAFDAC) where necessary.
• Ensure patient’s safety; he/she is to check patient’s medication record and provide necessary drug interventions.
• He/she is tasked with preparing, dispensing, distributing, and administering medications.
• Counsel the patient and advise on adherence to usage as prescribed to avoid resistance and explain to them the possible side effect of each drug.
• Strict adherence to the usage of drug administration using EMR software.
• Documentation and safety on disposal of poisons/narcotics (DDA) should be done under his/her strict supervision.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a pharmacist
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Commitment to continuing education and professional development.