Pharmacist at the Olive Prime Psychological Services (TOPS)

At The Olive Prime Psychological services (TOPS), we are aware of the dynamics of being human and understand that life can sometimes go beyond your capabilities. Additionally, we understand the role genetics and environmental factors play in our mental health and the ability to cope with life.

Difficult situations do arise, and at such times, we are committed to providing the much needed support to our clients and patients, ensuring that each individual experiences a more realistic, flexible journey to Recovery.

Our treatment approach is multidisciplinary and delivered in a safe and comfortable environment with experienced staff that provide specialist services and combine a range of therapeutic interventions.

TOPS became the first Day Hospital addiction and mental health resource center in Nigeria when it opened in Abuja a few years ago. It has since grown to have an inpatient facility in Abuja. TOPS has a robust array of psychological tools and can boast of being one of the few Centers in West Africa that have the latest Psychological Tools like the WISC-V for testing intelligence in younger people. We have a robust Child and Adolescent service. Our Medical Director, Dr Motunrayo Oyelohunnu, who was appointed MD last year on her return from Canada has a special interest in Child and Adolescent psychiatry and is making sure that investments are made in the organisation to cater for the needs of individual and families with young people that have mental and behavioural challenges.

Our Drug rehabilitation program is a blend of both American/Canadian and UK treatment protocols (choosing the best from each service). More importantly we believe in the role of spirituality in treatment, irrespective of your faith. Your spiritual development will be encouraged.

We are now opening a new centre in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos State. It is an 11 -bedded facility. We have just appointed a new Clinical Director, Dr Ibironke Thomas, who is a Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Thomas is an experienced clinician and versed in management of all forms of psychiatric Disorders. She was trained in family/systemic treatments by the Meriden Centre at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation NHS Trust. She is one of the big minds in Quality Service delivery within the mental health space in Nigeria.

The Quality and Managerial service will be led by our newly appointed life coach, Murrielle Jean-Michel. Murielle is committed to ensuring the quality of service is same as obtainable in her country in Europe.

TOPS is now a member of the newly formed Intersect Consortium. This is the largest consortium of organisations providing mental and behavioral health treatments in Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Pharmacist

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Job Description
The roles and responsibilities of this include, but not limited to:

• Dispense, label and package prescribed drugs to patients and ensure they are counseled on how to take their drugs in order to minimize side effects and maximize benefits
• Render clinical advice to patients concerning their drug regimen so as to encourage compliance and adherence to therapy
• Actively listen to and address all patients’ concerns and also follow up to ensure medications are effective
• Ensure patients safety by ensuring the past medication history are checked each time a drug is prescribed or refilled
• Offer advice on non-prescription remedies such as maintaining good diet and exercise, life style modification use of herbal and natural health products to obtain general wellness
• Participate in drug procurement, employ cost-effective decision making
• Identify opportunities for improving business processes and suggest new systems and/or operational changes to management
• Instruct patients on the dosage and dietary requirements for drug consumption
• Provide Clinicians with information on proper drug therapy for patients
• Monitor and audit drug inventory, ensures compliance with all regulatory guidelines and reporting
• Instruct patients on the dosage and dietary requirements for drug consumption
• Provide Clinicians with information on proper drug therapy for patients
• Perform drug assay to verify purity, strength, and other parameters considered for dosage
• Review over-the-counter (OTC) and medical prescriptions to ensure they are suitable for a patient
• Provide patients with information regarding drug interactions, side effects and storage requirements
• Maintain record of patient profiles, inventory, and registries
• Monitor patients to track the efficiency/side effect of drugs and make changes where appropriate.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to assist with problem identification and resolution
• Evaluate medication and ensure standardization of medical care for the department
• Ensure strict adherence to the policies and procedures guarding the security of controlled substances
• Perform any other duties as directed by the MD.

Requirements and Experience

• Licensed Pharmacy Degree
• Must have a current license
• 2 years previous experience in Pharmacy management.

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2021.