Head of Pharmacy
African Medical Center of Excellence (AMCE)
勤務地
Abuja
雇用形態
フルタイム
求人詳細
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced the commencement of its African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) project in Abuja, Nigeria. It will provide world-class care to both low and high-income patient groups across the continent. The AMCE in Partnership with King's College Hospital London will be located in Abuja, which is a hub for travel in Nigeria and West Africa, enabling it to attract patients across the region.
The African Medical Centre of Excellence will be implemented in four phases over a six-year period, starting with a 170-bed specialist hospital before expanding to a 500-bed facility. The centre will have the potential to provide services to over 200,000 patients in Nigeria and a further 150,000 patients from neighbouring West African countries within its first five years of operation.
The clinical areas the centre will specialise in are Cardiology, Haematology and Oncology. A range of businesses providing relevant health support will support this facility and provide commercial services to its patients and staff, thus creating a healthcare ecosystem sustainably designed to deliver long-term value to its community and region.
This is an outstanding initiative and creates a unique opportunity to be involved in the opening chapter of this exciting project that is set to make a decisive impact on non-communicable disease care across Nigeria and West Africa. The AMCE will benefit millions of people in Abuja and over the wider regions of West Africa. The institution will act as a beacon of healthcare in Africa and will be the employer and healthcare provider of choice across the region. What makes this facility even more special is its very close partnership with King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Job Summary
The Head of Pharmacy is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing all aspects of the hospital's pharmacy services. This includes ensuring the safe, effective, and compliant use of medications throughout the facility. The role involves strategic planning, operational management, and clinical oversight to enhance the quality of pharmaceutical care.
The Head of Pharmacy plays a critical role in formulating and implementing policies related to medication management, including procurement, storage, and distribution, and ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory standards. The position requires collaboration with other healthcare professionals to optimize therapeutic outcomes, manage budgetary and resource constraints, and lead initiatives to integrate new technologies and innovations in pharmacy practice. Additionally, the Head of Pharmacy is responsible for leading and mentoring a diverse team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and promoting a patient-centred approach to medication therapy.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership:
• Lead the pharmacy department, including pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and support staff.
• Serve as the chief advisor on pharmaceutical care, medication management, and clinical pharmacy services.
• Promote a patient-centred approach to medication use and pharmaceutical care.
• Lead and Mentor a team of Pharmacist, pharmacy technicians, and support staff to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical services
Strategic Development
Develop and implement a strategic plan for the pharmacy department, aligning with the hospital's overall goals.
Innovate and expand pharmacy services, including clinical pharmacy programs, medication therapy management, and speciality pharmacy services.
Assess emerging trends in pharmaceuticals and healthcare, integrating new medications and technologies to enhance patient care.
Governance
Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, including those from the Federal Ministry of Health, the National Drug Law Enforcement Administration (NDLEA), the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration (NAFDAC), and the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria.
Oversee the hospital's formulary management, ensuring the availability of essential medications and reviewing new drug requests.
Implement and maintain robust medication safety protocols, including adverse drug event monitoring and reporting systems.
Ensure correct governance arrangements, which include the management of finance and regulatory activity where appropriate.
Ensure compliance with all relevant pharmacy regulations, standards and accreditation requirements
Other Responsibilities
Offer advisory expertise to senior members/managers on any issues relating to pharmaceutical services.
Oversee the procurement, storage, and distribution of medications, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.
Manage the preparation and dispensing of medications, including sterile and non-sterile compounding.
Lead the implementation of electronic health records (EHR) and computerized physician order entry (CPOE) systems for medication management.
Provide regular updates to management and the board.
Collaborate with the relevant bodies to ensure that any external monetary funding opportunities from external sources are explored.
Be responsible for the distribution of resources and budgets that have been allocated to the pharmacy department.
Continue to work and develop to acquire further skills appropriate to the post where necessary. This could be in the form of extra educational qualifications/accreditations.
Serve as a resource and expert on pharmacy-related issues for healthcare providers, patients and other stakeholders
Qualifications
Degree in Pharmacy or related field
Licensed Pharmacist with current registration with the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria or eligibility to register with registrable qualification.
Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
Experience
Minimum of 10 years’ experience as a Pharmacist.
Proven experience working as a Head of the department of Pharmacy on a complex project of the healthcare institution.
Experience managing issues and identifying any potential risk to strategy
Evidence of successfully implementing strategy with allocated budget/resources
Salary: Competitive
