Next-Gen Pharmacists: Empowerment in Leadership, Career Development and Systems Practice
A professional development workshop designed to equip early-career pharmacists with the knowledge, skills, and professional mindset required to navigate the evolving pharmacy landscape and build sustainable careers.
Pharmacy practice today extends beyond technical and clinical competence. Pharmacists are increasingly required to demonstrate leadership, understand the wider healthcare system, communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams, manage ethical and legal responsibilities,
and intentionally plan their professional growth.
This programme provides participants with practical insights into leadership, career development, systems thinking, professional communication, ethics, mentorship, resilience, and sustainable career growth. It is designed to empower the next generation of pharmacists to take ownership of their professional journeys and contribute meaningfully to pharmacy practice and the broader healthcare system.
Through interactive learning and practical exercises, participants will gain the confidence and tools needed to lead from any position, make informed career decisions, build strong professional networks, and thrive in an increasingly complex healthcare environment.
Who is this for
This programme is designed for:
- Registered pharmacists in Nigeria.
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Pharmacists within 0–10 years post-qualification working or seeking to develop their careers in:
- Community Pharmacy
- Hospital Pharmacy
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Academia
- Regulatory Practice
- Public Health Practice
Programme Outcomes
At the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
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Apply the principles of clinical governance in community pharmacy practice.
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Demonstrate sound clinical decision-making in managing patient and medication-related concerns.
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Conduct effective patient assessment, counselling, and appropriate follow-up.
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Document pharmaceutical care interventions appropriately and professionally.
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Understand and operate within the relevant regulatory framework for pharmacy practice.
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Prepare effectively for regulatory inspections and engage constructively with regulatory authorities.
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Identify and manage professional, clinical, and operational risks within their practice.
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Clearly differentiate professional pharmacy practice from informal medicine retailing.
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Strengthen their contribution to patient safety, quality improvement, and interprofessional collaboration.
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Develop practical and implementable initiatives for improving the quality of their pharmacy practice.
Mode of Delivery
The programme will be delivered as a fully virtual, live, and interactive workshop using the Zoom platform.
The workshop will run once weekly over three consecutive weeks, with all sessions conducted synchronously in real time. The programme adopts an engaging and participatory learning approach to encourage active involvement, reflection, and practical application.
Teaching and learning methods will include:
- Live facilitator-led sessions
- Case-based discussions
- Breakout group exercises
- Role-play and simulations
- Guided reflections
- Personal action planning
Participants will learn from a diverse group of experienced professionals, including:
- Senior pharmacists with leadership and administrative experience
- Experienced practising pharmacists from community, hospital, industry, regulatory, and public health settings
- Pharmacy educators
- Pharmacists with expertise in ethics, law, and regulation
- Professionals with experience in mentorship and career development
Certification
Participants who successfully meet the PCN attendance and participation requirements will be awarded a certificate.
The certification recognises participants' commitment to continuous professional development and their efforts towards building the leadership, professional, and systems competencies required for effective pharmacy practice and long-term career sustainability.
