The pharmacy profession is evolving rapidly, demanding more than clinical expertise—it requires strong leadership, effective management skills, and entrepreneurial thinking. Pharmacists are increasingly called upon to lead healthcare teams, manage operations, and innovate in pharmaceutical services and business models. This training course equips participants with the knowledge and tools to build leadership capacity, master essential management practices, and explore entrepreneurial opportunities in pharmacy and healthcare systems.

The program blends leadership theory, business management principles, and practical entrepreneurial strategies tailored to pharmacists. Participants will gain insights into organizational leadership, strategic decision-making, financial management, innovation, and healthcare entrepreneurship. By the end of the training, attendees will be empowered to lead teams, manage pharmacy operations efficiently, and create sustainable business ventures that advance the profession and improve patient care.

Duration: 10 Days

Target Audience

• Pharmacists aspiring to leadership roles
• Hospital and community pharmacy managers
• Clinical pharmacists in multidisciplinary teams
• Academic pharmacists and pharmacy educators
• Pharmacists in regulatory and policy-making positions
• Entrepreneurs in the pharmaceutical sector
• Pharmacy business owners and operators
• Postgraduate pharmacy students
• Healthcare administrators working with pharmacy services
• Consultants in pharmacy leadership and management

Objectives

• Understand leadership theories and their application in pharmacy
• Strengthen management skills for pharmacy operations
• Explore entrepreneurial opportunities in healthcare and pharmacy
• Develop financial management and business planning skills
• Build strategies for effective team leadership
• Learn innovation and change management approaches
• Enhance communication and negotiation skills
• Study global case examples of pharmacy leadership
• Address challenges in healthcare entrepreneurship
• Build institutional capacity for leadership and innovation

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Leadership in Pharmacy

• Leadership roles in pharmacy practice
• Core competencies for pharmacist leaders
• Distinguishing management from leadership
• Global perspectives on pharmacy leadership
• Case studies in pharmacy leadership

Module 2: Leadership Theories and Applications

• Transformational and transactional leadership models
• Servant leadership in healthcare
• Adaptive leadership in dynamic environments
• Applying theories to pharmacy practice
• Leadership self-assessment

Module 3: Management Principles in Pharmacy

• Fundamentals of healthcare management
• Organizational structures in pharmacy operations
• Resource allocation and efficiency
• Managing workflows and processes
• Problem-solving techniques

Module 4: Strategic Planning and Decision Making

• Developing strategic plans in pharmacy
• Aligning strategy with organizational goals
• Tools for strategic decision-making
• Evaluating alternatives and risks
• Case examples in pharmacy strategy

Module 5: Financial Management for Pharmacists

• Basics of financial management in healthcare
• Budgeting and financial planning
• Pharmacy business performance metrics
• Revenue generation strategies
• Financial risk management

Module 6: Human Resource Management in Pharmacy

• Recruitment and retention strategies
• Staff training and development
• Performance management systems
• Conflict resolution in pharmacy teams
• Building a positive workplace culture

Module 7: Communication and Negotiation Skills

• Effective communication in healthcare teams
• Negotiation techniques for pharmacists
• Influencing and persuasion strategies
• Public speaking and presentation skills
• Case-based exercises

Module 8: Innovation in Pharmacy Practice

• Role of innovation in healthcare transformation
• Emerging models of pharmacy service delivery
• Incorporating technology into pharmacy practice
• Encouraging a culture of innovation
• Global innovations in pharmacy

Module 9: Entrepreneurship in Pharmacy

• Identifying entrepreneurial opportunities
• Designing pharmacy-related business models
• Pharmacy startups and ventures
• Overcoming barriers to entrepreneurship
• Case studies of successful pharmacy entrepreneurs

Module 10: Pharmacy Business Development

• Business planning and feasibility studies
• Marketing strategies for pharmacy businesses
• Customer engagement and service delivery
• Expanding service portfolios
• Sustaining long-term business growth

Module 11: Regulatory and Legal Aspects in Pharmacy Business

• Regulatory frameworks affecting pharmacy businesses
• Licensing and accreditation requirements
• Legal responsibilities of pharmacy owners
• Intellectual property and pharmacy innovation
• Compliance challenges

Module 12: Risk Management in Pharmacy Practice

• Identifying risks in pharmacy operations
• Tools for risk assessment and mitigation
• Patient safety and risk management
• Managing business and financial risks
• Case examples in risk prevention

Module 13: Ethics and Professionalism in Pharmacy Leadership

• Ethical challenges in pharmacy leadership
• Professional responsibilities of pharmacist leaders
• Balancing business and patient care priorities
• Codes of ethics in pharmacy practice
• Global perspectives on pharmacy ethics

Module 14: Case Studies in Pharmacy Leadership and Entrepreneurship

• Lessons from global pharmacy leaders
• Successes and failures in entrepreneurship
• Emerging market experiences
• Peer-reviewed group discussions
• Practical applications

Module 15: Practical Projects in Leadership and Entrepreneurship

• Designing leadership action plans
• Developing business proposals for pharmacy ventures
• Group projects and presentations
• Simulation of pharmacy management scenarios
• Peer evaluation and feedback

Module 16: Future of Pharmacy Leadership and Entrepreneurship

• Trends in pharmacy business and leadership
• Digital transformation and entrepreneurship
• Expanding roles of pharmacists globally
• Preparing for disruptive healthcare models
• Next-generation leadership in pharmacy

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 7 working days before commencement of the training.