Lead, Medication Safety

Job Summary

The Lead, Medication Safety is responsible for overseeing and strengthening the organisation’s medication safety program to ensure the safe use of medicines across all healthcare facilities. This role leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of medication safety policies, error reporting systems, and risk mitigation strategies. By analysing medication incidents, promoting best practices, and supporting staff training, the position enhances patient safety, reduces medication errors, and ensures compliance with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of medication safety programs, including error reporting, risk assessment, and incident analysis systems.
• Conduct periodic medication safety audits and reviews to identify risks, trends, and opportunities for improvement across clinical and pharmacy services.
• Analyse medication-use data and adverse event reports to develop actionable recommendations for risk mitigation and process improvement.
• Collaborate with clinical, pharmacy, and quality teams to implement safety interventions, standard operating procedures, and best practice guidelines.
• Develop and deliver training programs to build staff awareness and competency in medication safety, error prevention, and reporting procedures.
• Ensure alignment of medication safety initiatives with national regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and organisational quality frameworks.
• Provide technical guidance and support to facility teams, monitoring the effectiveness of medication safety interventions and reporting outcomes to senior leadership.

• 6–10 years’ experience in clinical pharmacy, medication safety, pharmacovigilance, or related healthcare roles, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial position.
• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy; advanced degree or certification in Medication Safety, Clinical Pharmacy, or Patient Safety is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of medication safety principles, pharmacovigilance systems, error reporting frameworks, and risk management practices.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing medication safety initiatives and interventions in a healthcare setting.
• Excellent analytical, communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to interpret safety data, identify trends, and implement continuous improvement strategies.
• Must be a resident of Imo State or open to relocation.