Head of Pharmacy / Clinical Pharmacist - Mercy Hospital - Abuja, Nigeria
(2025-10)
- Supervise and coordinate the daily operations of the hospital pharmacy to ensure safe and efficient medication dispensing.
- Manage procurement, inventory control, and storage of pharmaceutical products to prevent stock-outs and wastage.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards from the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria and other relevant health authorities.
- Provide clinical pharmacy services including medication review, drug therapy recommendations, and patient counselling.
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient treatment outcomes.
- Monitor prescription accuracy and intervene to prevent medication errors or drug interactions.
- Maintain proper documentation and pharmacy records in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
- Train, supervise, and mentor pharmacy staff, interns, and support personnel.
- Develop and implement pharmacy policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and quality assurance practices.
- Prepare and manage the pharmacy budget, including cost control and pricing strategies for medications.
- Conduct regular stock audits and oversee the safe handling of controlled drugs.
- Participate in hospital committees related to medication safety, infection control, and quality improvement.
Head of Pharmacy / Clinical Pharmacist - Trust Charitos Hospital - Abuja, Nigeria
(2023-05 - 2025-10)
- Provided comprehensive clinical pharmacy services to inpatients and outpatients within General Medicine and Surgical units.
- Conducted medication reviews and medication reconciliation for admitted patients to ensure safe, effective, and appropriate drug therapy.
- Participated actively in ward rounds, multidisciplinary team meetings, and clinical discussions, contributing pharmaceutical expertise to patient care decisions.
- Offered evidence-based recommendations on drug selection, dosing adjustments, therapeutic substitutions, and monitoring to physicians and nurses.
- Monitored patient responses to therapy, identified medication-related problems, and implemented timely clinical interventions.
- Supported antimicrobial stewardship practices, promoting rational antibiotic use in line with hospital protocols and clinical guidelines.
- Participated in medication safety initiatives, including identification, documentation, and reporting of adverse drug reactions.
- Ensured compliance with hospital formularies, treatment protocols, and national clinical guidelines, while upholding patient confidentiality and ethical standards.
- Delivered clear and effective medication counselling to patients and caregivers to improve understanding, adherence, and treatment outcomes.
- Educated doctors, nurses, and junior pharmacy staff on new medications, updated protocols, and best practices in pharmacotherapy.
Clinical Pharmacist - Alliance Hospital - Abuja, Nigeria
(2022-04 - 2023-03)
- Dispensed prescribed medications accurately and provided patient-centred counselling to promote safe use, adherence, and understanding of therapy.
- Assisted in medication review and collaborated with prescribers to identify and prevent adverse drug interactions and therapy-related problems.
- Maintained accurate pharmaceutical and patient medication records in line with hospital policies and professional standards.
- Participated in inventory management, routine stock checks, and cold chain oversight to ensure availability and integrity of medicines.
- Supported medication safety and quality assurance practices, including adherence to treatment protocols and ethical standards.
Intern Pharmacist - Garki Hospital - Abuja, Nigeria
(2021-03 - 2022-03)
- Supported dispensing activities under supervision, ensuring correct medication selection, labelling, and documentation.
- Assisted with inventory management using bin cards, stock rotation, and routine stock checks to maintain medicine availability.
- Provided patient education and counselling on medication use, dosing instructions, and storage under professional supervision.
- Supported pharmaceutical documentation and record-keeping in line with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
- Assisted in cold chain management for temperature-sensitive medicines, ensuring proper storage and monitoring.
Pharmacist-in-Training - Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital - Okada, Edo State
(2020-11 - 2021-01)
- Supported the delivery of clinical and operational pharmacy services across inpatient and outpatient units under licensed pharmacist supervision.
- Assisted in medication preparation, dispensing, and verification, ensuring accuracy of drug, dose, route, and directions.
- Participated in maternity drug preparation, including vaginal delivery and caesarean section kits, ensuring readiness and compliance with hospital protocols.
- Conducted inventory tracking and stock documentation, supporting availability of essential medicines and consumables.
- Assisted in patient counselling, providing clear instructions on medication use, dosing schedules, and storage.
Pharmacist-in-Training - NNPC Medical Services Limited - Warri, Nigeria
(2019-04 - 2019-08)
- Assisted licensed pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care services to patients within a structured clinical environment.
- Supported dispensing activities, ensuring correct medication selection, labelling, and documentation.
- Participated in daily and monthly stock audits, ensuring accountability and accuracy of pharmaceutical inventory.
- Assisted with cold chain drug management, including vaccines and other temperature-sensitive medications.
- Maintained pharmaceutical records and stock cards, supporting inventory control and audit readiness.
- Supported patient education efforts by reinforcing medication use instructions under supervision.
