Pharmacy Technician at Reliance Family Clinics

Reliance Family Clinics (RFC, a subsidiary of Reliance Health) is a patient-centred chain of primary care clinics driven by a mission to improve access to healthcare in Nigeria using data science and technology. The clinic operations are designed to make gold-standard medical care, accessible to everyday Nigerians. As such it strives to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction by providing excellent healthcare services in a friendly, supportive and respectful environment.

In addition to the quality of our services, we are extremely proud of our dynamic work environment where you can be whomever you want to be. We are a team of bubbly, hardworking individuals whose culture and core values allow us to complement each other and collaborate towards common goals.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician

Location: Lekki, Lagos

The Position

• The Pharmacy Technician on the Reliance Family Clinics team will be responsible for dispensing medications and providing excellent counseling for the patients seen at our clinics.
• Our pharmacy team will also be responsible for maintaining adequate stocks of medications and ensuring medications are stored to preserve their quality. The successful candidate will be friendly, excel in verbal and written communication and be technologically savvy.
• This person will have prior experience in retail or clinical pharmacy and be passionate about helping patients achieve their health goals.
• An ability to speak multiple relevant languages is a plus.
• You are a team player – able to work across different stakeholders, communicate expectations openly and clearly, and welcome constructive feedback.
• You’ll love this opportunity because…
• You'll have a lot of independence in managing projects
• We have a vibrant and active culture
• Co-workers are a close-knit, intelligent, and motivated team

Key Responsibilities

• Provide friendly service to all our patients
• Accurately interpret patient prescriptions
• Advise patients on possible side effects of drugs and how to avoid or manage them
• Maintain adequate stock of medications on formulary
• Deliver excellent, patient-centered counselling on medications, adherence and preventive practices
• Use electronic medical records systems and electronic stock management tools
• Any other relevant tasks required for setting up and functioning of The Clinic.

Requirements
Must Haves:

• Minimum Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in a related course or Certificate of Pharmacy Technician.
• Related experience is an added advantage.
• Experience using basic technology including laptops and tablet devices.
• Ability to provide patient counselling (advising in multiple relevant languages is a plus).
• Analytical, effective communicator, solution-oriented, strategic thinker and innovative.
• Friendly, enthusiastic, relationship builder and collaborator.
• Able to adapt to a fast-paced environment with a start-up mentality.

Some Perks and Benefits

• Employee-friendly working conditions
• Generous health insurance package; including gym passes
• Modern, cosy and collaborative workspace.

Application Closing Date
10th December, 2021.