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We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Locum Pharmacy Technician
Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Temporary
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Prescription Processing: Receive, review and process prescriptions under the supervision of a pharmacist.
- Medication Preparation: Prepare, measure, package and label medications according to prescriptions and established procedures.
- Dispensing Support: Assist pharmacists in dispensing medications and ensure the correct medicine, strength, dosage and quantity are prepared.
- Inventory Management: Monitor medication stock, check expiry dates, arrange stock replenishment and maintain proper storage conditions.
- Patient Assistance: Attend to customers, provide basic information about medication use and refer clinical questions to the pharmacist.
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of prescriptions, medication transactions, stock movement and controlled medicines as required.
- Medication Safety: Follow procedures to prevent medication errors, contamination and improper handling of medicines.
- Pharmacy Organisation: Keep the pharmacy clean, organised and well stocked.
- Customer Service: Respond professionally to customer enquiries and assist patients in accessing prescribed medications.
- Administrative Duties: Handle billing, data entry, filing, prescription documentation and other pharmacy-related administrative tasks.
- Expiry Monitoring: Regularly inspect medicines and remove expired, damaged or recalled products according to pharmacy procedures.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with pharmacists, pharmacy assistants, healthcare professionals and other staff.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Diploma or recognised qualification in Pharmacy Technology.
- Registration or licensing with the relevant regulatory body, where required.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical products, medication names and dosage forms.
- Understanding of prescription processing and dispensing procedures.
- Good communication and customer-service skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities.
- Basic computer and pharmacy management software skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with pharmacy regulations.
Required Skills and Competencies:
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Time management and multitasking.
- Teamwork and professionalism.
- Problem-solving abilities.
- Inventory and stock management.
- Knowledge of medication storage and handling.
- Commitment to patient safety and confidentiality.
Reporting Relationship:
- The Pharmacy Technician reports directly to the Supervising Pharmacist or Pharmacy Manager and works under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Overall Purpose of the Role:
- To provide efficient technical and administrative support in pharmacy operations, ensure proper medication handling and stock management, and contribute to safe, effective and quality patient care under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Salary
N120,000 per month
Application Closing Date
27th November, 2026.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should apply by sending their updated CV and cover letter to: [email protected] with the job title as the subject of the email.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.