Pharmacist

Pharmacist

Industry: Healthcare / Oncology
Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-Time (Shift-Based)
Reports To: Head of Pharmacy / Medical Director
Salary: ₦350,000 – ₦500,000  Monthly (Negotiable based on experience)
Experience: 3–5 Years

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Pharmacist to join a leading oncology healthcare facility in Lekki, Lagos. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safe procurement, preparation, dispensing, and monitoring of medications, with a strong focus on oncology pharmaceuticals and chemotherapy support.

The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with oncologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver safe, evidence-based pharmaceutical care while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Pharmaceutical Services

• Dispense prescription medications accurately in accordance with established protocols.
• Review prescriptions for accuracy, dosage appropriateness, drug interactions, and contraindications.
• Prepare and supervise the safe handling and dispensing of chemotherapy medications.
• Monitor patients for adverse drug reactions and medication effectiveness.
• Provide medication counseling to patients and caregivers.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinical rounds and treatment planning.

Medication Management

• Ensure adequate stock levels of pharmaceuticals and oncology medications.
• Monitor inventory, expiry dates, and storage conditions.
• Coordinate procurement and replenishment of medicines and consumables.
• Maintain accurate pharmacy records and documentation.

Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) regulations and hospital policies.
• Maintain proper documentation of controlled drugs and narcotics.
• Participate in medication safety audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to infection prevention and hazardous drug handling protocols.

Patient Education

• Educate patients on medication usage, dosage schedules, potential side effects, and adherence.
• Provide counseling on chemotherapy supportive medications and symptom management.
• Promote medication safety and rational drug use.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with physicians, nurses, and laboratory teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Participate in clinical meetings, case reviews, and pharmacy quality improvement activities.
• Stay updated on advances in oncology pharmacy practice and emerging therapies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm or Pharm.D).
• Current practicing license with the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN).
• Certification or training in Oncology Pharmacy is an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 3–5 years' post-qualification experience in a hospital pharmacy.
• Previous experience in oncology, chemotherapy preparation, or a specialist healthcare facility is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of chemotherapy protocols and oncology medications.

Skills & Competencies

• Sound clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge.
• Experience with oncology and chemotherapy medications.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and patient counseling skills.
• Inventory and medication management.
• Problem-solving and clinical decision-making.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism.
• Proficiency in pharmacy management systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy of medication dispensing.
• Compliance with pharmacy and regulatory standards.
• Medication error rate.
• Inventory accuracy and stock availability.
• Patient satisfaction and medication counseling effectiveness.
• Timeliness of prescription processing.
• Compliance with chemotherapy handling and safety protocols.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to:

hiring@mysigma.io

Subject Line: Pharmacist (Oncology) – Lekki

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.