Pharmacist at R-Jolad Hospital

R-Jolad Plus is a Multi Specialistr care provider offeriing a wide range of specialist services using some of the latest technologies to produce the best clinical outcomes for their patients, sister Hospital R-Jolad Hospital limited, a leading private healthcare providers in Nigeria  and West - Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Pharmacist

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Reporting Line: Chief Pharmacist

Position Summary

• We seek a versatile pharmacist who will ensure that all pharmacy related operations within the Pharmacy department are undertaken efficiently.
• The candidate will be responsible for overseeing the work of junior Pharmacy technicians, review and evaluation of drug inventory to ascertain accuracy, and generate insightful reports for decision making.

Objectives

• The Pharmacist will support in ensuring effective and accurate budgetary controls, forecasting, and ensuring compliance with PCN standard and international best practice.

Core Working Relationships / Key Stakeholders

• Clinical and Non-clinical staff

Administrative Responsibilities

• Procurement of medicines and consumables and other medical devices where necessary
• Collection, organization and evaluation of patient’s information, the management of medicines and consumables, distribution, and providing drug information and education to the patient.
• Maintaining pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed medications and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipts and removing outdated drugs.
• Checking and ensuring endorsement and approval of the regulatory body i.e (NAFDAC) where necessary.
• Ensure patient’s safety; he/she is to check patient’s medication record and provide necessary drug interventions.
• He/she is tasked with preparing, dispensing, distributing, and administering medications.
• Counsel the patient and advise on adherence to usage as prescribed to avoid resistance and explain to them the possible side effect of each drug.
• Strict adherence to the usage of drug administration using EMR software.
• Documentation and safety on disposal of poisons/narcotics (DDA) should be done under his/her strict supervision.
• Supervising the pharmacy technicians to achieve optimum outcome.
• Any other duty as determined by the Chief Pharmacist.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Pharmacy
• Registration and licensure with Pharmacists Council of Nigeria

Experience:

• At least 3-5 years relevant experience in a fast-paced organization.
• Cognate Experience in a Hospital is an added advantage

Key Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Proficiency with use of billing software and other relevant accounting software
• Ability to multitask and function in a high-pressure environment.
• Good analytical and numerate skills
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Customer Care, communication, and public relation skills
• Articulate, cordial, hospitable, and pleasant personality.
• Good people management
• Strong time management and organization skills
• Emotional Intelligence
• Prioritizing and problem-solving ability
• Dedicated to excellence and quality.
• Adequate Computer Skills (Microsoft Office Tools, e.g., Excel, Word, Power Point).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.