SUPERINTENDENT PHARMACIST WANTED
Advert Closing Date: As soon as enough applications are received
Location: Initially remote but should be resident in Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Contract type: Up to 3 months term initially, might be extended subject to meeting KPIs
Working Hours: Flexible
Salary: ₦ competitive plus bonus subject to meeting KPIs
Department: Pharmacy
Interview Venue: Remote via Zoom
About Us: Shida Healthcare LTD is a company registered in England, Wales and Nigeria. At the moment, we have two subsidiaries:
• The Online Pharmacy and Doctor: Due to start trading late October/early November 2022
• The West Africa Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education: Due to start trading early 2023
The role: Shida Healthcare LTD is seeking an experienced, innovative and driven superintendent pharmacist to join our team and register the premises for our online pharmacy with the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN).

This role sits within our pharmacy team and will work collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders to empower people to seek evidence based healthcare at a time and place that is convenient to them.
KPI: Successful registration of our premises with the PCN within the shortest interval possible and within budget, taking into account the Nigeria factor

Initial responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Successful registration of our premises with the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN)
• Write Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all aspects of the pharmacy department as per the PCN guidelines
• Other duties as assigned by Management & the Board


What you need to succeed
ALL employees of Shida Healthcare LTD must, as a minimum, have completed their secondary school education and should have a pass in Maths and English. Evidence of this is essential.

Some specific roles might have additional requirements. Please see below:
• A laptop in good working condition
• Good internet connection
• Good working knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel
• Good IT skills including use of electronic health records
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
o Can speak and write (UK) English fluently
o Can speak at least one Nigerian language fluently (desirable NOT essential)
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good telephone manners
• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or other Pharmacy degree eg MPharm, PharmD from a recognised and accredited university in Nigeria or abroad
• Up to date license and registration with the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN)
o this will be verified on the PCN website
• Minimum of 5 years’ post NYSC experience working as a registered superintendent pharmacist
• Previous experience successfully registering a premises with the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN)
• Not currently a superintendent pharmacist and has all the requirements of the PCN to become a superintendent pharmacist
• Working knowledge of product registration, import and export control requirements with regulatory agencies
• Working relationship and/or dealings with NAFDAC especially in the areas of product registration and importation
• Previous experience managing a pharmacy
• Knowledge of guidelines for safe prescribing and dispensing of medications
• Patient medication use review and counselling experience
• knowledge of medication side effects /contraindications – Drug/drug, drug/disease, and other interactions
• Detailed understanding and knowledge of dosage requirements and administration, chemical compounds, and pharmaceutical brands.
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills
• Conflict resolution skills
o Must have the ability to handle different kinds of emotions as well as manage on the job stress
• Problem solving skills
o Must be able to review, analyse and respond to different situations as they arise
o Must be able to think critically in adapting to change, judging situations and taking appropriate decisions
• Friendly, patient, compassionate, dedicated and empathetic
• Able to work under pressure
• Good leadership skills, can work alone and as part of a team

Before the job is offered the following documents are needed:
• A copy of your valid proof of ID eg International Passport or National Identity Number slip or card
• A copy of your secondary school certificate
• a copy of your degree certificate
• a copy of your NYSC discharge letter
• a copy of your PCN license or registration certificate
• two reference letters
Please ensure that the following is highlighted in your CV:
• your PCN registration number
• the names and contact details of your guarantor(s)/referee(s)
o we need at least one professional reference from a manager that you worked with in a similar role
o we need at least one reference from someone that is not your friend or a member of your family that focuses on your personality and values

To apply, please visit https://shop.shidahealthcare.org/work-with-us/

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