Pharmacist at St. Dominic Catholic Hospital

St. Dominic Catholic Hospital is a 64-bed hospital located in Ogungbade off New Ife road in Ibadan. St. Dominic Catholic Hospital is the vision of the Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena (Italy). We offer various medical services such as: General medicine, internal medicine, O & G, Laboratory, and Radiology, to mention just a few. The hospital is run in collaboration with foreign partners. We are registered and licensed by the Corporate Affairs Commission and the Ministry of Health. Also, we are accredited by the NHIS as both primary and secondary health care provider.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Pharmacist

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• St. Dominic Catholic Hospital is seeking a competent, patient-focused, and detail-oriented Pharmacist to join its healthcare team.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for dispensing medications accurately, ensuring proper medication management, and providing professional pharmaceutical care to patients in line with established standards and ethical practices.
• The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong clinical knowledge, professionalism, and excellent communication skills while contributing to safe and effective patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Dispense prescribed medications accurately and efficiently.
• Review prescriptions to ensure correctness, dosage accuracy, and appropriateness of therapy.
• Counsel patients on medication usage, dosage, side effects, and storage instructions.
• Monitor drug interactions and contraindications to ensure patient safety.
• Maintain accurate pharmacy records and documentation.
• Manage inventory, monitor stock levels, and ensure proper storage of medications.
• Ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations, ethical standards, and hospital policies.
• Supervise pharmacy assistants and support staff where necessary.
• Participate in ward rounds and collaborate with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy unit.
• Monitor expiry dates and ensure proper disposal of expired medications.
• Support pharmacovigilance and medication safety initiatives within the hospital.

Education & Professional Requirements

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
• Valid license from the Pharmacists Council
• Current practicing license

Experience:

• 2 - 5 years post-qualification experience is preferred
• Experience in a hospital or community pharmacy setting is an added advantage

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays where necessary
• Strong commitment to patient safety and confidentiality
• Ability to maintain professionalism and compassion while attending to patients.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical drugs and medication management
• Good communication and patient counselling skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Good documentation and record-keeping ability
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask effectively
• Strong ethical and professional conduct
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability

Remuneration

• Competitive salary package:  N100,000 - N200,000 per month.
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Conducive and supportive working environment

Application Closing Date
15th June, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: adm.sdchib2019@yahoo.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.