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.