Head, Pharmacy at a Group of Multispeciality Tertiary Healthcare Facilities

A group of multispeciality tertiary healthcare facilities is inviting applications from suitable and qualified candidates for her new medical centre in the capacity below:

Job Title: Head, Pharmacy

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Key  Responsibilities 

• Develop and implement the department's vision, strategic plan, and annual goals in alignment with the hospital's mission.
• Lead departmental budgeting, procurement planning, and operational policy formulation
• Collaborate with hospital leadership to ensure effective pharmacy intergration into overall clinical services.
• provide expert pharmaceutical input on complex clinical cases actively participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds
• Promote the safe, effective, and evidence- based use of medications across all hospital units.
• Lead initiatives in antimicrobial stewardship, medication reconciliation, and pharmacovigilance.
• Ensure full compliance with Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN), NAFDAC regulations, and JCI/WHO best practices. Lead internal audits, inspections, and continuous quality improvement programs.
• Maintain accurate records and enforce robust control systems for narcotics and controlled substances.
• Supervise, train, mentor, and appraise pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and Interns.

Coordinate continuing education, CPD programs, and in-house training sessions.

• Foster a high-performing team culture that promotes innovation, accountability, and excellence.
  Oversee, procurement, storage, and inventory of pharmaceuticals to ensure consistent availability and minimize wastage. Monitor, drug, utilization trends and promote cost-effective formulary decisions. •Ensure adherence to cold chain management, stock rotation, and expiry montoring protocols

Job Requirement

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D).
• A master's degree in clinical pharmacy, Healthcare Management, or a related field is an added advantage.
• Full registration and valid license from the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN)
• Minimum of 10 years post-NYSC hospital pharmacy experience, with at least 5 years in a senior or managerial role.
• In-depth knowledge of clinical pharmacy, pharmacotherapeutics, and healthcare Fegulations,
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication abilities and Proficiency with Hospital Information Systems THIS) and felated IT tools.

Other Requirements:

• All candidates must be highly motivated team players who are willing to go the extra mile.
• They should possess excellent Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills are essential.
• Prior knowledge and experience in the medical field would be an advantage.

Application Closing Date
27th May, 2026.