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.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, copies of certificates and application letter in one document to: brcvs642@gmail.com using the Job title and candidate's Name as the subject of the email.