Trainee Pharmacist

Carpa Healthcare is a B2B medical equipment supplier that focuses on making quality healthcare and products of healthcare technologies accessible at a reasonable cost.

We are a private limited liability company providing medical technology solutions to both public and private health sector operators globally. We partner with leading global innovators, developers and manufacturers of medical technology devices.
Our markets include but not limited to UK, United States, United Arab Emirates, Nigeria, Ghana, India, South Africa, Namibia, Nepal, Nigeria and many more.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Trainee Pharmacist

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Internship

Job Summary

• Under the direct supervision of registered pharmacists, trainees dispense medications, conduct patient consultations, manage inventory, and develop clinical skills to achieve their professional licensure.
• A trainee pharmacist (often called a pharmacy intern or pre-registration pharmacist) is a 12-month structured role for pharmacy degree graduates.

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory Management: Maintain medicine stock, check for expired products, and handle controlled drug balances.
• Dispensing & Compounding: Interpret prescriptions, detect therapeutic incompatibilities, and prepare, package, and label medications according to safety guidelines.
• 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.
• Patient Care: Provide over-the-counter (OTC) advice, conduct medication reviews, and counsel patients on proper dosage regimens and potential side effects.

Core Requirements

• 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.
• Education: A Master's or Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy.