Clinical Pharmacy Leadership & Systems Practice: From Individual Competence to System Impact
A professional development workshop designed to equip clinical pharmacists with the leadership, systems-thinking, and professional competencies required to make meaningful contributions within complex healthcare systems.
Modern clinical pharmacy practice goes beyond individual clinical competence. Pharmacists are increasingly expected to provide leadership, collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams, contribute to medication safety, participate in clinical governance, and drive improvements in the quality of patient care. However, leadership, systems thinking, and interprofessional practice are not always adequately addressed through traditional pharmacy education and training.Â
This programme bridges these gaps by empowering clinical pharmacists to move from individual competence to system-wide impact. Participants will gain practical knowledge and skills in clinical leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, systems thinking, clinical communication, patient safety, clinical governance, and quality improvement.Â
By strengthening pharmacists’ capacity to influence clinical decision-making and lead improvement initiatives, the programme supports safer medication use, improved patient outcomes, and a stronger role for pharmacists within Nigeria’s healthcare system.
Who is this for
This programme is designed for:
- Clinical Pharmacists working in hospital and ambulatory care settings
- Consultant Pharmacists
- Senior Pharmacists in clinical practice
- Pharmacists involved in health systems, policy, and NGO practice
Programme Outcomes
At the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
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Apply relevant leadership principles to clinical pharmacy practice and professional responsibilities.
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Function effectively and confidently within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
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Integrate systems thinking into medication safety and patient care processes.
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Communicate clinical recommendations clearly, professionally, and defensibly.
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Participate actively in clinical governance, patient safety, and quality improvement initiatives.
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Identify opportunities for improvement within healthcare systems and pharmacy practice.
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Design practical pharmacist-led initiatives that contribute to system and practice improvement.
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Develop a personal leadership and career development plan to support continued professional growth and impact.
Mode of Delivery
The programme will be delivered as a fully virtual, live, and interactive workshop using the Zoom platform.
All sessions will be facilitator-led and conducted synchronously in real time, providing opportunities for structured engagement, discussion, reflection, and practical learning. Participants will benefit from the experience and perspectives of a distinguished faculty comprising:
- Very senior clinical pharmacists
- Consultant pharmacists
- Pharmacy practice academics
- Health systems and leadership experts
The interactive workshop format is designed to encourage participants to connect theoretical knowledge with real-world clinical practice and develop practical approaches to addressing challenges within their professional environments.
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 to strengthen the leadership, systems, and clinical governance competencies required to make a meaningful impact on patient care and healthcare systems.
