Pharmacist at Lagoon Hospitals

Lagoon Hospitals has consistently been providing healthcare of international standards in Nigeria. Established in 1984 by Professor Emmanuel and Professor (Mrs.) Oyin Elebute, and commencing operations in 1986 as a provider of integrated healthcare services, Lagoon Hospitals is currently the largest private healthcare services Group in Nigeria with six healthcare facilities.

Lagoon Hospitals is the only Nigerian Hospital group accredited by the Joint Commission International, and one of two groups in Sub-Saharan African to be so accredited. The Hospitals was first accredited in 2011 and re-accredited in 2015, 2018 and 2021.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Pharmacist

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos

Summary of Responsibilities

• This role is responsible for attending to clients and patients professionally in compliance with standard operating procedures and policies. This role is available at our Ikoyi facility. Candidates with close proximity to Ikoyi are encouraged to apply.
• 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.
• Verification at the time of administration that the medication is exactly as ordered or prescribed.

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
• Reducing stock outs to the barest minimum.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor of Pharmacy
• Valid Pharmacists' practicing license
• 2-3 years post NYSC is desirable.

Core Competencies:

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

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.