Medication Safety Analyst
Job Summary
The Medication Safety Analyst supports the organisation’s medication safety program by monitoring, analysing, and reporting on medication use, safety incidents, and adherence to safety protocols. The role assists in identifying trends, evaluating risk, and providing actionable insights to improve patient safety and reduce medication errors. Working closely with the Lead, Medication Safety, the Analyst ensures data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement in medication management practices across healthcare facilities.
Responsibilities
- Collect, monitor, and analyse medication use and safety data to identify trends, potential risks, and areas for improvement.
- Support the investigation of medication errors, adverse drug events, and near misses, documenting findings and contributing to root cause analyses.
- Prepare and maintain medication safety dashboards, reports, and summaries for management and clinical teams.
- Assist in the development and implementation of corrective actions, safety interventions, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with pharmacy and clinical staff to ensure adherence to medication safety protocols and best practices.
- Support training and awareness initiatives by providing data insights, reports, and recommendations to enhance staff competency in medication safety.
- Maintain accurate records of medication incidents, safety audits, and compliance activities to facilitate reporting and continuous program improvement.
- 3–5 years’ experience in clinical pharmacy, medication safety, pharmacovigilance, or related healthcare analytics role.
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Pharmacology, or a related field; additional certifications in Medication Safety, Clinical Pharmacy, or Patient Safety are desirable.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data collection, reporting, and trend analysis.
- Knowledge of medication safety principles, error reporting systems, and risk management practices.
- Good communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Ability to interpret safety data and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Must be a resident of Imo State or open to relocation.