Summary of Responsibilities

Drug dispensing activities

• Provide drug information and advice to other healthcare professionals within the hospital.
• Provide professional service, information, counselling and advice to patients on medicines supplied.

Stock Management.

• Report dispensing errors and adverse drug reactions.
• Accurate endorsement of prescriptions for billing purposes and appropriate provision of drugs to various categories of patients.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment in the pharmacy.
• Comply with the use of Standard Operating Procedures and policies/adherence to quality standards.
• Review of each prescription or order to ensure the appropriateness of the medication for the patient and his or her clinical needs.
• Key Result Areas/ Performance Goals:
• Prompt reporting of dispensing errors and adverse drug reactions.
• Adequate professional record keeping
• Confidentiality and Prompt response to patients’ needs
• Compliance with SOPS / adherence to quality standards

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor of Pharmacy
• Certificate of provisional registration with Pharmacists Council of Nigeria
• 1-2 years experience working in a pharmacy

Core Competencies

• Computer literacy
• Good organizational skills
• Honesty and reliability
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to details