Pharmacologist (Community Pharmacy)
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 2 – 4 years
- Location Lagos
- Job Field Pharmaceutical 
Job Summary
- The Pharmacologist will provide expert knowledge on drug mechanisms, interactions, and effects while supporting the safe and effective use of medications in a community pharmacy setting.
- The ideal candidate will assist in ensuring evidence-based recommendations for patient care, pharmacovigilance, and health education.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert advice on drug composition, interactions, side effects, and therapeutic uses.
- Support the pharmacist in clinical assessments, especially for complex prescriptions or patient-specific considerations.
- Monitor and document adverse drug reactions (ADR) and contribute to pharmacovigilance reporting.
- Assist in reviewing prescriptions for accuracy, legality, and appropriate dosing.
- Counsel patients on medication adherence, lifestyle modifications, and possible side effects.
- Collaborate in stock selection based on pharmacological efficacy and demand trends.
- Support health promotion initiatives within the community pharmacy (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, malaria education).
- Stay updated with pharmaceutical research and clinical guidelines relevant to primary care.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree or postgraduate qualification in Pharmacology.
- 2 – 4 years’ relevant experience (community or clinical pharmacy setting preferred).
- In-depth understanding of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics.
- Strong communication and patient education skills.
- Knowledge of regulatory guidelines (e.g., NAFDAC, PCN) is an advantage.
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Method of Application
Role Summary
- The Training Specialist is responsible for designing, delivering, and evaluating training programs that build operational excellence, product consistency, food safety compliance, and customer service standards across all outlets.
- The role ensures employees are equipped with the technical, behavioural, and brand-specific competencies required to drive performance, efficiency, and superior guest experience in a fast-paced QSR environment.
Key Responsibilities
Training Design & Development:
- Develop structured onboarding programs for new hires (frontline, kitchen, supervisors, and managers).
- Create training manuals, SOP guides, and visual learning materials for bakery, confectionery, and QSR operations.
- Translate operational procedures into practical, easy-to-follow training modules.
- Continuously update training content to reflect new products, processes, and equipment.
Operational Skills Training:
Deliver hands-on training on:
- Food preparation and production techniques
- Recipe adherence and portion control
- Equipment handling and maintenance
- Hygiene and food safety standards
- Speed of service and order accuracy
- Ensure uniformity of product quality across all locations.
Service Excellence & Brand Experience:
- Train staff on customer engagement, upselling, complaint resolution, and brand etiquette.
- Embed a culture of hospitality, cleanliness, and professionalism.
- Reinforce brand values through behavioural training.
Compliance & Food Safety:
- Conduct regular training on HACCP principles, sanitation, and workplace safety.
- Ensure teams comply with regulatory and internal quality standards.
- Support audit readiness through continuous education.
Performance Coaching & Capability Development:
- Identify skill gaps through store visits and performance observations.
- Coach outlet managers and supervisors on team leadership and productivity improvement.
- Implement refresher and remedial training where required.
Training Evaluation & Reporting:
- Track training effectiveness using KPIs such as productivity, wastage reduction, customer feedback, and operational consistency.
- Prepare training reports and recommend improvements.
- Maintain accurate training records and certification logs.
New Store Opening Support:
- Lead training rollouts for new outlet launches.
- Prepare teams for operational readiness before store opening.
- Standardize culture and processes from day one.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management, Food Science, Business Administration, or related field.
- 3–6 years’ experience in Training, L&D, or Operations within abakery, confectionery, or QSR environment.
- Strong understanding of food production processes and multi-outlet operations.
- Experience developing SOP-based training systems.
- Excellent facilitation, coaching, and presentation skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence frontline teams.
- Knowledge of food safety standards and operational compliance.
- Ability to travel frequently between outlets.
Core Competencies:
- Operational Excellence Mindset
- Coaching & People Development
- Attention to Detail & Product Consistency
- High Energy & Execution Focus
- Communication & Engagement Skills
- Process Standardization
- Problem-Solving in Fast-Paced Environments.
