Community Pharmacy Specialist: Band 3

Criteria

Requirement

Score

Relevant documents

Year of practice

> 6 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 / Publications

•        National ACPN/PSN 3yrs conference attendance

•        Training Certificates

•        Quality Accreditation certificate

Advanced qualification

- WAPCP (Part 1 completed)

- Masters degree

4

- >2 CPCPC/PCN recognized certification

- 1 Advanced specialized training

4

2

Research publication

>=1 Conference abstract

>=1 Peer reviewed publication

2

3

Training/ mentoring (3 years)

>=2 Students/ Pharmacists trained/ mentored

5

Licensure & registration

Current Annual licenses (Pharmacist & Premise); state & national ACPN registrations

5

Entrepreneurship

>=2 Business or Financial Management training certificate

4

Evidence of Business structure, SOPs, and company records

4

Demonstrative venture growth (number of additional premises  & employee; online pharmacy

2

Criteria/Indicator

Requirement

Score

Ethics & Professionalism

Score rating from short courses

3

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

2

Provision of pharmaceutical care

>=6 completed PC forms and reports submitted from HealthServes per month)

5

Expanded /Specialized services

Training certificate from ART refill, NCD clinics, POC testing e.t.c.

2

Evidence of care provision e.g. number of clients in care, support equipment/technologies

4

Collaboration with other health professionals

Evidence of collaboration (MoU/MoA; Referral letter Insurance agreements)

5

Primary health care services

Certificate of training in extended PHC activities

2

>=2 DCTs/images/video of activities as evidence

3

Quality Rating/status of community pharmacy premises

COPA 1 rating/ Level 3 SafeCare International Certification

6
   

Pharmacy conference attendance

>=2

5

Utilisation of digital tools for CP services

>=2

5

PASS MARK FOR BAND 3

50%
Community Pharmacy Specialist: Band 3

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.