Lead, Clinical Pharmacy Integration
Job Summary
The Lead, Clinical Pharmacy Integration is responsible for overseeing the integration of clinical pharmacy services into patient care across all healthcare facilities. This role ensures that pharmacists actively participate in multidisciplinary care teams, support medication therapy management, and contribute to improved patient outcomes. The position drives standardised clinical pharmacy practices, strengthens collaboration between pharmacy and clinical departments, and implements strategies to optimise medication use and safety throughout the organisation.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of integrated clinical pharmacy services across hospital and primary care settings to support patient-centered care.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical teams to optimise medication therapy, reduce adverse events, and improve patient outcomes.
- Develop and standardise clinical pharmacy protocols, guidelines, and best practices to ensure consistent service delivery across facilities.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of clinical pharmacy services, using data to inform improvements and enhance patient care quality.
- Provide training, mentorship, and technical guidance to pharmacy staff on clinical pharmacy practices, collaborative care, and patient management.
- Work with pharmacy leadership and facility managers to align clinical pharmacy activities with organisational priorities, policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Support clinical audits, medication reviews, and quality improvement initiatives that integrate pharmacy services into broader clinical workflows.
Qualifications
- 6–10 years’ experience in clinical pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, or pharmacy services integration, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy; advanced degree or specialised certification in Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacotherapy, or Hospital Pharmacy is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of clinical pharmacy practice, patient-centered care models, and multidisciplinary healthcare delivery.
- Proven experience integrating clinical pharmacy services into hospital or primary care operations.
- Excellent communication, leadership, mentorship, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to analyse clinical and operational data to support service improvement and decision-making.
- Must be a resident of Imo State or open to relocation.