Tonia Pharmacy Limited was incorporated in the year 2003 to carry on business as a pharmaceutical company. Since inception, the company has grown to become one of the most reputable pharmacies in Nigeria, with several branches located in various parts of the country.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Pharmacist
Location: Abuja (FCT) Department: Pharmacy Operations Reports To: Branch Manager / Superintendent Pharmacist
Job Summary
The Pharmacist is responsible for ensuring safe, effective, and lawful dispensing of medications, providing professional pharmaceutical care, counselling patients, managing prescriptions, supervising pharmacy staff, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting business growth through excellent customer service and professional practice.
Key Duties and Responsibilities Prescription Processing & Dispensing:
Review and interpret prescriptions for accuracy and legality.
Dispense medications accurately according to prescriptions.
Verify dosage, route, interactions, contraindications, and allergies.
Maintain proper labelling and packaging of medications.
Handle controlled drugs in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Patient Counselling & Pharmaceutical Care:
Counsel patients on proper medication use.
Explain dosage, side effects, storage, and precautions.
Monitor patient medication therapy outcomes.
Recommend OTC medications where appropriate.
Promote medication adherence.
Clinical Responsibilities:
Identify and resolve drug therapy problems.
Detect prescription errors and communicate with prescribers.
Monitor adverse drug reactions.
Provide drug information to patients and healthcare professionals.
Regulatory Compliance:
Ensure compliance with Pharmacists Council of Nigeria regulations.
Maintain valid pharmacist license and annual practicing certificate.
Ensure ethical pharmacy practice standards.
Maintain accurate statutory documentation and records.
Inventory & Stock Management:
Monitor stock levels and expiry dates.
Prevent stock-outs and overstocking.
Ensure FEFO/FIFO stock rotation.
Supervise storage conditions.
Report damaged, expired, or counterfeit products.
Supervision & Team Leadership:
Supervise pharmacy interns, technicians, and support staff.
Provide training and mentoring.
Ensure discipline, punctuality, and professional conduct.
Delegate duties effectively.
Customer Service & Business Growth:
Build strong customer relationships.
Resolve complaints professionally.
Promote pharmacy services and health campaigns.
Support sales targets ethically.
Documentation & Reporting:
Maintain prescription records.
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports.
Document incidents and interventions.
Ensure confidentiality of patient records.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Prescription accuracy rate
Customer satisfaction score
Stock loss reduction
Regulatory compliance score
Sales performance
Team punctuality and discipline
Reduction in dispensing errors
Qualifications
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) / Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D)
Full registration with Pharmacists Council of Nigeria
Valid annual practicing license
Relevant pharmacy practice experience
Required Skills:
Strong pharmaceutical knowledge
Attention to detail
Communication and counselling skills
Leadership ability
Inventory management
Problem-solving skills
Computer literacy
Ethical judgment
Work Conditions:
Shift work including weekends/holidays
Fast-paced pharmacy environment
Expected Professional Conduct: The Pharmacist must:
Maintain confidentiality
Dress professionally
Be punctual and reliable
Demonstrate integrity
Show compassion and professionalism at all times.