Senior Community Pharmacist: Band 2

Criteria

Requirement

Score

Relevant documents

Year of practice

>3 years

10

•        Certificate of registration/first practicing license

•        Evidence of annual ACPN registration

•        Annual Pharmacist License

•        Evidence of current Premises License

•        Evidence of PC activities

•        Proof of use of digital tools and apps

•        Conference Abstract

•        National ACPN/PSN 3yrs conference attendance

•        Training Certificates

•        Quality Accreditation certificate

Advanced qualification

CPCPI/ PCN recognized certifications

4

Research publication

At least one Conference abstract authored or co-authored

2

Licensure & registration

Current Annual licenses (Pharmacist & Premise); State & National ACPN & PSN registrations

5

Annual Conferences attendance (3 years)

At least one Pharmacy Conference attended

5

Entrepreneurship

>=1 Business or Financial Management training certificate

4

Ethics and Professionalism

Evidence of short courses taken

3

Clean report of practice from State PCN officer and/or  ACPN state chairman

2

Criteria/Indicator

Requirement

Score

Provision of pharmaceutical care

>=4 completed PC forms and reports submitted

5

Quality Ratings

Level 1 Safe care/ COPA certificates

4

Pharmacy conference attendance

>=1

5

Utilisation of digital tools for CP services

>=2

5

PASS MARK FOR BAND 2

30%
Senior Community Pharmacist: Band 2

Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) is a technical arm of Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, (PSN) and a member of International Pharmaceutical Federation/ Community Pharmacy Section (FIP/CPS).

We are committed to empowering every Community Pharmacist to embrace Best Pharmacy Practice and collaborate with all stakeholders in the health sector to promote quality healthcare.

What we do

  • Competency-Based Assessments: We design and administer fair, transparent evaluations that measure the real-world readiness and expertise of community pharmacists.

  • Career Progression Framework: We offer a tiered, merit-based pathway for pharmacists to grow professionally—from entry-level practitioners to advanced specialists.

  • Accredited Training & CPD: Through workshops, e-learning, and mentorship, we provide ongoing learning opportunities tailored to the realities of practice.

  • Policy Support & Advocacy: We contribute to shaping pharmacy workforce policy through research, thought leadership, and partnerships with key stakeholders.

  • Digital Certification & Tracking: Our tech-enabled platforms make it easy for pharmacists to monitor progress, manage credentials, and access learning resources anytime, anywhere.