Clinical Pharmacist at the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE)

The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) Abuja is a 500-bed specialty hospital offering world-class comprehensive diagnostics and treatment in oncology, cardiovascular, and haematological care, and general medical and surgical services, along with top notch research and education. The AMCE will provide exceptional care to people on the African continent, regardless of their financial means. Developed by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in clinical partnership with King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust., AMCE Abuja is the first of five centres planned for development in Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Clinical Pharmacist

Location: Abuja

Job Purpose

• The Clinical Pharmacist will provide expert, patient-centered pharmaceutical care to patients within the General Medicine and Surgical Services directorate.
• The role holder will be integral to the multidisciplinary team, ensuring the safe, effective, and cost-effective use of medications.
• Responsibilities include medication therapy management, clinical interventions, patient education, and contributing to antimicrobial stewardship and medication safety initiatives.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities
Clinical Pharmacy Services:

• Conduct comprehensive medication reviews and reconciliation for patients admitted to General Medicine and Surgical wards.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations on drug therapy, dosage adjustments, and monitoring to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Monitor patient responses to therapy, identify and resolve medication-related problems, and document clinical interventions. Participate in ward rounds, multidisciplinary team meetings, and patient care conferences.

Patient Safety and Quality Assurance:

• Champion antimicrobial stewardship programs to promote appropriate antibiotic use and combat resistance.
• Participate in medication safety initiatives, including adverse drug event reporting and analysis.
• Ensure compliance with hospital formularies, treatment protocols, and national/international clinical guidelines. Uphold the highest standards of patient confidentiality and ethical practice.

Education and Counselling:

• Provide clear and concise medication counselling to patients and their caregivers to ensure understanding and adherence.
• Educate doctors, nurses, and junior pharmacy staff on new medications, protocols, and best practices in pharmacotherapy.
• Contribute to the development of educational materials and guidelines for the pharmacy department and wider clinical teams.
• Operational and Dispensing Support 
•  Supervise and verify the accurate dispensing of medications for inpatients, ensuring correctness of drug, dose, and direction.
• Manage and advise on the use of high-risk medications (e.g., anticoagulants, opioids, chemotherapeutic agents).
• Collaborate with the procurement team to ensure availability of essential medicines and address drug shortages.

Educational Requirements, Skills and Competences

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) from a recognized institution.
• Active pharmacy license in the applicable jurisdiction
• Postgraduate certificate or residency in clinical pharmacy or pharmacotherapy (highly desirable).
• Minimum of 3 years of post-registration experience in a hospital setting, with significant exposure to clinical pharmacy services.
• Proven knowledge of clinical pharmacology, therapeutics, and evidence-based medicine.
• Proficiency with pharmacy information systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Application Closing Date
5th February, 2026.