Trainee Pharmacist
Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Internship
Job Summary
- A trainee pharmacist (often called a pharmacy intern or pre-registration pharmacist) is a 12-month structured role for pharmacy degree graduates.
- Under the direct supervision of registered pharmacists, trainees dispense medications, conduct patient consultations, manage inventory, and develop clinical skills to achieve their professional licensure.
Key Responsibilities
- Dispensing & Compounding: Interpret prescriptions, detect therapeutic incompatibilities, and prepare, package, and label medications according to safety guidelines.
- Patient Care: Provide over-the-counter (OTC) advice, conduct medication reviews, and counsel patients on proper dosage regimens and potential side effects.
- Inventory Management: Maintain medicine stock, check for expired products, and handle controlled drug balances.
- Clinical Rotations: Complete a structured training program across different healthcare settings (e.g., hospitals, community pharmacies, or GP practices).
- Professional Development: Maintain an educational portfolio, complete competency assessments, and study for final board or registration examinations.
Core Requirements
- Education: A Master's or Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy.
- Supervision: Operates under a Designated Supervisor who signs off on clinical competencies at the end of the foundation year.
- Skills: Strong communication skills to interact with patients and other healthcare professionals, high concentration to avoid dispensing errors, and robust organizational abilities.
Salary
N150,000 - N350,000 per month.
Application Closing Date
31st July, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Documents to: carpahealthcare.hr@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.