Senior Community Pharmacy Specialist: Band 4

Criteria

Requirement

Score

Relevant documents

Year of practice

> 9 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 2 enrollment)

- Master’s degree

4

- >2 CPCPC/PCN recognized certification

- >1 Advanced specialized training

4

2

Research publication

>=2 Conference abstract

>=2 Peer reviewed publication

2

3

Training/ mentoring (3 years)

>=6

5

Licensure & registration

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

5

Entrepreneurship

>=3 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

2

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

3

Provision of pharmaceutical care

>=8 completed PC forms and reports submitted from HealthServes per month & Physical Audit

5

Physical audit in premises to match report claims during premise visit and consultation

5

Expanded/ Specialized services

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

2

Presence of physical audit of care services. Evidence of care provision e.g. number of clients in care, support equipment/technologies & Physical Audit

8

Collaboration with other health professionals

Evidence of collaboration (MoU/MoA; Referral letter submitted

5

Primary health care services

Certificate of training in extended PHC activities

5

>=3 DCTs/images/video of activities as evidence

5

Quality Rating/status of community pharmacy premises

COPA 2 rating/ Level 4 SafeCare International Certification

8

Pharmacy conference attendance

>=3

5

Utilization of digital tools for CP services

>=2

5

PASS MARK FOR BAND 4

65%
Senior Community Pharmacy Specialist: Band 4

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.