Obijackson Children's Hospital is a new hospital located in Okija, Anambra State, built and equipped to world class standards and being developed to be one of the world’s foremost paediatric healthcare institutions. The Hospital aims to be Nigeria’s leading healthcare center dedicated to advancing children’s health through the integration of patient care and research. Though autonomous, it is a subsidiary of the Obijackson Group with several other companies in its kitty and Nestoil Plc as its flagship.
Obijackson Children's Hospital is recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Pharmacist
Job ID: OCH/0814/04
Location: Okija, Anambra State, Nigeria
Job Description:
- Clinically screen prescriptions as well as counsel/advice on the safe and effective use of medicines.
- Assist the Lead Pharmacist to maintain and deliver high standard of service in accordance with pharmaceutical legislations, hospital policies and recognized best practice.
- Adhere to and enforce the approved Standard Operating Procedures among junior member of staff.
- Consult the Lead Pharmacists as required to provide prescription review and medicines-related advice to healthcare professionals in the ward.
- Work in the dispensary to ensure prescriptions are dispensed safely and effectively, as well as provide professional intervention including clinical screening, dispensing and final checking of prescriptions.
- Identify and resolve (in consultation with the Lead Pharmacist where required) prescription-related problems to ensure safe and effective use of medicines are followed.
- Counsel patients on use of medication after discharge from the hospital.
- Participate in audits of drug use and recommend standards in order to improve prescribing practices.
- Participate in reviews of work methods and contribute to the development of new processes, procedures and systems to minimize risk and ensure that services are improved continuously.
Requirement :
Paper Qualification:
- A Minimum of B.Pharm from any reputable institution
- Professional Qualification: Membership of relevant professional body will be an added advantage
Experience:
- At least 2 years post qualification working experience in a pharmacy or hospital environment
- Must Have (apart from the above):
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:
- Demonstrable capacity to read and interpret prescriptions
- Ability to work independently, accurately and efficiently
- Good command of the English Language (spoken and written)
- Excellent team player
- Good numerical and communication skills.
- General knowledge of drug terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, drug use and aseptic
- Basic computer literacy and ability to effectively learn new software programs required
- Ability to work in a safe, cost-effective and efficient manner.
- Age bracket: N/A
Application Closing Date:
26th August, 2014
Methods of Application
Interested candidates should send CV with subject tagged
"PHARMACIST—OCH/0814/04" to:
[email protected]
Applications without the Job ID and Job Title quoted would not be processed.
Applicants are also adviced to apply for one position only, as those who apply for multiple positions will be automatically disqualified.