Oncology Pharmacy Technician
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AMCE Abuja is hiring an Oncology Pharmacy Technician to support the Clinical Pharmacist in the safe, efficient, and aseptic preparation of cancer therapies. The role involves chemotherapy dispensing, hazardous drug inventory management, and compliance with international cytotoxic handling standards. This is a full-time position within a 500-bed specialty hospital focused on oncology, cardiovascular, and haematological care.
- Full-time specialty hospital role in Abuja
- Focus on aseptic chemotherapy and hazardous drug handling
- Work under licensed pharmacist supervision
- Involves inventory management of high-cost oncology drugs
- Opportunity within a major African medical centre of excellence
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Oncology Pharmacy Technician at African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE)
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Sep 25, 2026, 10:01 AM
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The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) Abuja is a 500-bed specialty hospital offering world-class comprehensive diagnostics and treatment in oncology, cardiovascular, and haematological care, and general medical and surgical services, along with top notch research and education. The AMCE will provide exceptional care to people on the African continent, regardless of their financial means. Developed by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in clinical partnership with King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust., AMCE Abuja is the first of five centres planned for development in Africa.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Oncology Pharmacy Technician
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Purpose
The Oncology Pharmacy Technician will support the Clinical Pharmacist (Oncology) in the safe, efficient, and aseptic preparation of cancer therapies at AMCE. The role holder will be responsible for the technical aspects of chemotherapy dispensing, inventory management of hazardous drugs, and maintaining compliance with international safety standards for cytotoxic handling. Working under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, this role is critical to ensuring that oncology patients receive accurate, sterile, and timely medications.
Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities
Aseptic Compounding and Dispensing:
Perform final accuracy checks on prepared doses (drug, diluent, dose volume, and patient identity) prior to verification by a pharmacist.
Prepare chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and biologic agents under strict aseptic conditions using vertical flow hoods and closed-system transfer devices (CSTDs).
Label and package oncology medications in compliance with hazardous drug handling standards.
Maintain competency in non-hazardous and hazardous sterile compounding techniques.
Clinical Collaboration and Patient Care:
Coordinate with suppliers to manage consignment stock and just-in-time ordering for expensive agents.
Conduct daily temperature monitoring and environmental checks for refrigerators and freezers storing biologics.
Manage the procurement, receipt, and storage of all oncology pharmaceuticals, including investigational drugs.
Monitor stock levels of high-cost and critical cancer therapies to prevent shortages and wastage.
Medication Safety and Compliance:
Support the Clinical Pharmacist in audits related to hazardous drug handling and aseptic technique competency.
Adhere to personal protective equipment (PPE) protocols for handling hazardous drugs.
Assist in documenting and reporting near misses, compounding errors, or equipment malfunctions.
Participate in daily cleanliness and decontamination of the sterile preparation area.
Clinical Support and Documentation:
Manage the workflow of the oncology pharmacy satellite to minimize patient wait times for dispensed medications.
Obtain and verify patient-specific information (e.g., allergies, body surface area, renal function) to support the pharmacist’s clinical check.
Maintain accurate records of batch numbers, expiry dates, and compounding logs for traceability.
Assist with medication reconciliation by obtaining accurate home medication lists from patients/caregivers.
Technology and Automation:
Operate oncology-specific pharmacy information systems for order entry and labelling.
Utilize barcode scanning technology to verify drugs and patients during the dispensing process.
Support the implementation of dose-banding protocols to optimize workflow.
Qualifications
- Valid technician license or registration with the relevant pharmacy council.
- Proficiency in using vertical laminar airflow hoods and biological safety cabinets.
- Familiarity with chemotherapy regimens, hydration protocols, and pre-medication sequences.
- Basic knowledge of tumour markers and lab values sufficient to verify patient parameters.
- Experience with pharmacy automation.
- Certification in Aseptic Techniques / IV Chemotherapy Compounding.
- In-depth understanding of cytotoxic drug handling, PPE requirements, and spill management.
- Diploma Degree in Pharmacy Technology / Pharmaceutical Sciences from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Pharmacy Technician, with at least 1 year in an oncology or sterile compounding setting.
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