About the Role
St. Ives Specialist Hospital, a renowned multi-specialist healthcare provider established in 1996, is looking for a dedicated and professional Pharmacist to join our dynamic team at our Festac facility. In this role, you will play a crucial part in delivering comprehensive pharmaceutical care focused on women, children, and family health, ensuring the highest standards of medication safety and patient satisfaction within a thriving clinical environment.
Key Responsibilities- Compound and dispense medications accurately as prescribed by attending medical doctors.
- Monitor patient drug therapies, advise on clinical interventions, and inform patients of potential side effects.
- Provide clear instructions to patients on how and when to take prescribed medications.
- Conduct routine health and wellness screenings, administer immunizations, and perform diagnostic checks including blood pressure, temperature, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records utilizing the hospital electronic medical records (EMR) system.
- Ensure a safe, sterile, and clean working environment within the pharmacy department.
- Fulfill operational requirements by verifying order entries, maintaining meticulous records of controlled substances, and removing expired or damaged inventory.
- Adhere strictly to all applicable legal rules, regulations, and professional procedures governing pharmaceutical practice in Nigeria.
- Possession of a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) degree or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) from an accredited institution.
- Valid practicing license from the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN).
- 3 to 5 years of relevant professional experience practicing in a hospital or clinical setting.
- Strong knowledge of drug interactions, side effects, and patient counseling techniques.
- Proficiency in utilizing Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and pharmacy management software.
- Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and career advancement.
- A supportive, collaborative, and patient-first multidisciplinary hospital environment.
- Health insurance and other standard employee welfare benefits.