Online Pharmacy and Doctor

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

Salary: ₦ competitive plus bonus subject to meeting KPIs

Department: Pharmacy

Interview Venue: Remote via Zoom

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

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Initial responsibilities include:

1. Successful registration of our premises with the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN)
2. Write Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all aspects of the pharmacy department as per the PCN guidelines
3. 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:

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

Before the job is offered the following documents are needed:

1. A copy of your valid proof of ID eg International Passport or National Identity Number slip or card
2. A copy of your secondary school certificate
3. a copy of your degree certificate
4. a copy of your NYSC discharge letter
5. a copy of your PCN license or registration certificate
6. two reference letters

Please ensure that the following are highlighted in your CV:

1. your PCN registration number
2. the names and contact details of your guarantor(s)/referee(s)
   • we need at least one professional reference from a manager that you worked with in a similar role
   • 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