Pharmacist

About the role

This pharmacist position involves the professional dispensing of prescription and over-the-counter medications while providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care and personalized guidance to patients. The role ensures medication safety, manages inventory effectively and adheres strictly to regulatory standards. It is based in Abuja.

Key responsibilities

• Review and dispense prescriptions precisely, verifying dosages, spotting potential drug interactions and preventing medication errors through safe packaging and labeling.
• Counsel patients on proper use, treatment duration, adherence strategies and responsible medicine consumption.
• Educate clients on disease prevention, healthy lifestyle choices and the correct use of pharmaceutical treatments.
• Evaluate minor health conditions and recommend suitable over-the-counter solutions, referring patients to medical facilities when advanced care is needed.
• Oversee medication and stock management by monitoring inventory, checking expiration dates and keeping accurate records to reduce waste from damaged or expired items.

Required profile

• Valid pharmacist licensure and a strong understanding of pharmaceutical regulations.
• Proven ability to assess prescriptions for safety, accuracy and appropriateness.
• Experience in inventory control, including cold-chain products and stock rotation.
• Competence in identifying minor ailments and making appropriate clinical referrals.