Community Pharmacist

LOCATION: Ogba, Ojodu, Magboro. Job Summary The Pharmacist is responsible for providing safe, professional, and customer-focused pharmaceutical services. The role involves dispensing medications, counseling patients, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing pharmacy inventory, and supporting the overall smooth operation of the retail pharmacy outlet. Key Responsibilities Dispense prescription and non-prescription medicines accurately and safely. Review prescriptions for appropriate dosage, interactions, contraindications, and potential errors. Provide clear medication counseling and advice to patients and customers. Ensure medicines are stored, handled, and dispensed in accordance with applicable standards and regulations. Monitor and maintain appropriate stock levels of medicines and pharmacy products. Check stock for expired, damaged, or near-expiry products and ensure appropriate action is taken. Supervise pharmacy technicians, assistants, and other pharmacy support staff. Maintain accurate prescription, dispensing, controlled-drug, and other required pharmacy records. Provide professional guidance on minor ailments and appropriate over-the-counter (OTC) treatments. Refer patients to a physician or other healthcare professional when necessary. Monitor and promote appropriate and rational use of medicines. Ensure proper handling of controlled and restricted medicines in line with regulatory requirements. Support health promotion activities, including medication adherence and patient education. Monitor customer complaints and resolve pharmacy-related issues professionally. Ensure the pharmacy outlet complies with company policies, professional standards, and applicable regulatory requirements. Participate in stock counts, inventory reconciliation, and identification of stock discrepancies. Collaborate with the store, procurement, finance, and operations teams to ensure efficient outlet operations. Maintain a clean, organized, and professional pharmacy environment. Prepare or contribute to pharmacy reports and operational records as required. Perform other professional duties assigned by the Pharmacy Manager or management. Requirements Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) from a recognized institution. Must be registered and licensed to practice by the relevant pharmacy regulatory authority. Valid and current professional license. Previous experience in a retail/community pharmacy is an advantage. Good knowledge of prescription dispensing, OTC medicines, patient counseling, and pharmacy operations. Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical products and inventory management. Good computer and pharmacy management system skills. Excellent communication and customer-service skills. Strong attention to detail and professional judgment. High level of integrity, confidentiality, and ethical conduct. Ability to work effectively in a busy retail environment. Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays when required.

Work Location: In person