Job Summary
The Lead, Pharmacy Education & Regulation is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of pharmacy education, competency development, and regulatory compliance across the organisation. The role ensures that pharmacy staff meet professional standards, licensing requirements, and organisational competency expectations. This position leads training initiatives, regulatory alignment, professional development programs, and continuous quality improvement efforts to strengthen the knowledge base, regulatory adherence, and clinical excellence of pharmacy personnel.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of pharmacy education programs, competency frameworks, and continuous professional development initiatives for all pharmacy staff.
- Ensure organisational compliance with pharmacy regulatory requirements, licensing standards, and professional practice guidelines at facility and system levels.
- Develop and update training curricula, protocols, and educational materials to support skill development, regulatory readiness, and best practice standards.
- Conduct regulatory readiness assessments and training needs analyses to identify gaps, strengthen staff competencies, and support accreditation and compliance efforts.
- Coordinate engagement with pharmacy councils, regulatory agencies, and training institutions to align practices with national standards and professional expectations.
- Provide technical guidance and capacity-building support to pharmacy leaders and facility teams on regulatory compliance, documentation standards, and professional practice requirements.
- Monitor education program outcomes, competency performance, and regulatory risk indicators, and generate reports to inform strategic workforce development decisions.
- 6–10 years’ experience in pharmacy education, regulatory compliance, clinical pharmacy, or professional development, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy; an advanced degree or specialised certification in Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacy Education, Regulatory Affairs, or related fields is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of pharmacy regulations, licensing standards, professional practice guidelines, and competency development frameworks.
- Demonstrated experience designing and delivering training programs, educational initiatives, or regulatory compliance frameworks.
- Excellent communication, leadership, training facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong analytical and organisational abilities with a commitment to continuous professional development.
- Must be a resident of Imo State or open to relocation.