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Pharmacy Technician
About this role
St Dominic Catholic Hospital in Lagos is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the Pharmacy Unit under the supervision of a Pharmacist. The role involves dispensing, storing and managing medications, maintaining records, and contributing to quality healthcare delivery. The hospital is a 64-bed faith-based facility delivering primary and secondary medical services and adheres to Catholic and medical ethics. The successful candidate will assist with prescriptions, inventory, documentation, and basic patient information under supervision. The position requires a commitment to patient safety, integrity and professional conduct, and may include shift work.
What you would do
- Assist the Pharmacist in dispensing prescribed medications accurately and efficiently
- Label, store and arrange pharmaceutical products correctly
- Prepare medications for dispensing according to procedures
- Help manage inventory and perform stock taking
- Monitor expiry dates and remove expired or damaged products
- Maintain records of drug receipts, issues and stock balances
- Assist in processing prescriptions and ensure proper documentation
- Provide basic medication information to patients under supervision
- Maintain cleanliness and proper storage in the pharmacy
- Support procurement activities and stock availability; participate in quality and safety initiatives
What they are asking for
- Diploma or Certificate in Pharmacy Technician Studies from a recognised institution
- Registration with the appropriate regulatory body and valid practising licence where applicable
- Minimum 2 to 4 years of relevant hospital or community pharmacy experience preferred; fresh graduates with good practical exposure may be considered
- Strong commitment to patient safety and quality service delivery
- Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays when required
- High integrity, accountability and professionalism
- Good knowledge of pharmaceutical products and dispensing procedures
- Excellent attention to detail, documentation and record-keeping
- Good communication, customer service, confidentiality and teamwork
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