Emel Hospital Festac Town, Lagos, Nigeria isa multi-specialists’ hospital, situated at 21 Road, Z Close in Festac Town, Amuwo Odofin Local Government Lagos, Nigeria. Emel Hospital is a purpose-built 44 bed hospital situated on a piece of land specially approved for its purpose by the Federal Housing Authority.
Emel Hospital was established in 1988 by Dr. Olufemi Mobolaji-Lawal, a consultant paediatrician. Dr. Mobolaji-Lawal trained as a doctor at the University College Hospital, Ibadan and as a paediatrician in the United Kingdom. Prior to setting Emel Hospital, he worked for some time as consultant paediatrician at Ikeja General Hospital (now Lagos State University Teaching Hospital), Lagos. He is the board chairman and his wife, Dr. (Mrs) Margaret Mobolaji-Lawal is a non-executive director.
The hospital was declared open on the 9th of December 1988 by the then Honorable Minister of Health of Nigeria, Prof. Olikoye Ransome-Kuti. It is the first private hospital in Lagos, Nigeria to be designated “Baby Friendly Hospital” by the Federal Ministry of Health in 1993. We are a well-recognized and foremost pediatric referral centre in Amuwo Odofin area and its environs, as well as providing general medical care and specialist services in obstetrics and gynaecology, internal medicine and various surgical specialities.
Our facility is fully computerized and staffed with professionals to deliver excellent primary medical and specialist's services. We actively promote excellence with a view to ensuring complete client satisfaction at all times.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Pharmacist
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
Review and accurately dispense prescriptions issued by authorized medical practitioners.
Ensure the correct medicine, dosage, strength, quantity, and instructions are provided.
Counsel patients on the proper use, dosage, possible side effects, and storage of medications.
Identify and resolve prescription errors or potential drug interactions before dispensing.
Provide professional pharmaceutical advice to patients and healthcare providers.
Participate in medication reviews and provide recommendations where necessary.
Monitor pharmacy stock levels and ensure the availability of essential medicines.
Ensure pharmacy operations comply with applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards.
Maintain proper records of controlled and restricted medicines.
Ensure accurate documentation of prescriptions, dispensing, stock movement, and pharmaceutical interventions.
Support inspections and regulatory requirements of relevant pharmacy authorities.
Work closely with doctors, nurses, laboratory personnel, and other healthcare professionals.
Participate in clinical meetings and contribute to medication-related decisions where required.
Maintain proper records of controlled drugs and other regulated medicines.
Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) from a recognized institution.
Must be registered and licensed to practice as a pharmacist in Nigeria.
Current practicing license/certificate as applicable.
Previous hospital or clinical pharmacy experience is an advantage.
Application Closing Date30th October, 2026.
How to Apply
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