Pharmacist at Lily Hospitals Limited

Lily hospitals Ltd, established since 1986 remains one of the foremost hospitals in Nigeria and within the South-South region of the country. It is the first private hospital in Nigeria to achieve ISO 9001:2000 quality management system certification from the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON). Also we areconsistently committed to high standards; continuous improvement, service excellence, organizational citizenship, and outstanding work ethics.

At Lily hospitals, weare consistently committed to high standards; continuous improvement, service excellence, organizational citizenship, and outstanding work ethics. running residency training programs in family medicine and radiology. Lily Hospitals is also involved in housemanship training, internship training in Pharmacy and Radiology. We have multiple locations in Benin, Warri, Okuokoko etc.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Pharmacist

Location: Benin City, Edo 

Job Summary

• We are seeking a qualified and patient-focused Pharmacist to join our healthcare team.
• The successful candidate will ensure the safe and effective dispensing of medications, provide pharmaceutical care, and support optimal patient outcomes while complying with all regulatory and professional standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Dispense prescription medications accurately and efficiently.
• Review prescriptions for accuracy, appropriateness, and potential drug interactions.
• Counsel patients on the proper use, dosage, storage, and side effects of medications.
• Monitor medication therapy and provide pharmaceutical recommendations to healthcare providers.
• Ensure compliance with all pharmacy regulations, policies, and ethical standards.
• Maintain accurate medication records and documentation.
• Manage inventory, including stock control, expiry monitoring, and procurement.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and infection prevention initiatives.
• Supervise pharmacy interns, technicians, or support staff where applicable.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver quality patient care.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from a recognized institution.

Experience:

• 1–3 years post-qualification experience in a hospital or community pharmacy is preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) or pharmacy information systems is an added advantage.

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of pharmacology and medication management.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service and patient counselling skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Computer proficiency and familiarity with pharmacy management systems.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Other Requirements:

• Current license to practice issued by the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN).
• Valid annual practicing licence.
• Strong commitment to patient safety and quality healthcare.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays where required.
• Must possess excellent ethical and professional conduct.

Remuneration

• Competitive salary.
• Health insurance.
• Pension contribution.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• Other benefits in line with the organization's policies.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, cover letter, and relevant credentials as a single PDF document to: recruitment@lilyhospitals.net using "Pharmacist – Benin" as the subject of the email.