As an experienced pharmacist and pharmacy manager, I bring a strong background in coordinating and overseeing Supply chain, pharmacy operations and activities. My expertise to ensuring proper Pharmacy management and supply of drugs and medical devices while adhering to pharmacy protocols, standards, and procedures. I have a proven track record in defining annual planning and budgets, supervising central and peripheral pharmacies, and effectively managing stock levels to prevent expiries, overstocks, and stock outs.
I am highly proficient in monitoring drug consumptions, maintaining accurate data, and providing regular updates on medical consumption using standard tools. My strong reporting abilities allow me to analyze data and make informed decisions to optimize pharmacy operations. I am skilled in implementing safety standards, including pharmacovigilance and waste management protocols, and ensuring compliance with hygiene and security regulations.
my role, I have successfully represented organizational interests to local authorities and suppliers, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring compliance with national regulations. I collaborate efficiently with supply and logistics departments to coordinate medical supplies and minimize drug ruptures. Additionally, I excel in local purchase management, considering budget, quality, and manufacturer standards.
As a team leader, I prioritize training and development, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment. I am committed to providing pharmaceutical care, upholding good storage, distribution, and dispensing practices, and ensuring safety and quality assurance in all pharmacy operations.
Overall, my extensive experience in pharmacy management, drug supply, inventory control, and compliance with protocols and standards make me a valuable asset to any organization. I am dedicated to providing exceptional pharmaceutical services and optimizing patient care. I am eager to leverage my skills and expertise to contribute to the success of future endeavors in the healthcare System.
Render a keen eye for detail to develop and organise central, site, & small pharmacies, and temporary storage sites for medicines, medical items, and laboratory services, such as ATFC sites. Oversee various medical settings, including ATFC, IPD, OPD, NICU, ANC/PNC, MCH/BU, mobile clinics, and dressing rooms, lab, leishmania centre. Actively liaise with supply and logistics departments to manage medical supplies, such as medicines, equipment, medical materials, and laboratory related items. Examine and oversee the medical doctors prescription and rational use of medicine. Hold full accountability for overseeing stock, tracking IN/OUT movements, managing consumption, addressing expiries, and preventing overstock situations. Oversee local purchase of medicine, medical materials/items, and biomed equipment according to the policy and protocol while analysing budget, quality and manufacturer standard. Executed emergency preparedness and response plan. Coordinate with logistics teams to monitor stock expiries and organise safe disposal of expired drugs. Deliver strategic direction and guidelines to teams on the medical supply chain, including facilitating daily, weekly, and monthly drug requests from different departments. Produce local/monthly/International orders based on forecasted consumption while reviewing consumption and FMC. Offer training and guidance to the staff on consumption, requests, and stock counts. Facilitate the seamless implementation of new systems for efficient consumption tracking, request management, and stock counts, empowering staff to make data-driven decisions and reducing operational inefficiencies.
Implemented robust quality assurance measures in medical pharmacies according to the MSF guidelines, resulting in improved patient safety and medication efficacy.
Guided teams on the medical supply chain, optimising drug request processes based on daily, weekly, and monthly consumption, leading to streamlined inventory management and cost savings.
Devised a proactive system to monitor and address expiries of medical stock, oversee safe disposal, minimise wastage, and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
Played a pivotal role in the annual planning and budgeting of pharmacy activities to allocate resources and ensure the availability of essential medications and supplies throughout the project.
Set up and organised storage sites, such as central pharmacies, site pharmacies, small pharmacies, and temporary locations, enabling proper storage and easy access to medicine, medical items, laboratory services, and ATFP sites.
Ensured the proper functioning of cold-chain systems by collaborating with the logistics team, identifying any breaches, and providing technical support, guaranteeing the integrity and efficacy of temperature-sensitive medications and vaccines.
Set a benchmark of excellence by implementing good dispensing, supply, and distribution practices to maintain high-quality standards.
Accomplished in updating consumption tools, conducting TSR analysis, and preparing monthly medication report, and Sitrep for effective reporting.
Succeeded in maintaining adequate pharmacy stocks by executing consumption-based ordering and forecasting systems in accordance with the organisation guidelines.
Led the implementation of consumption/stock card systems to enhance pharmacy organisation.
Accomplished in organising and monitoring the functioning of cold-chain systems and promptly reporting any breaches while providing technical support in liaison with the logistics team.
Assumed and maintained liability for managing orders to ensure accurate filing and archiving of the supply database. Played a key role in warehousing, procurement, purchase management, market assessments, and supplier evaluations. Interacted with local suppliers to track the status of purchase orders, handle claims, and address complaints. Managed and controlled inventory. Examined packaging/cases and reported any discrepancies or issues such as missing or damaged goods to the manager. Oversaw cold chains, including reception, preparation, labeling, packing, and sending of temperature-sensitive items. Used Unifield MSF software for efficient stock management and record-keeping. Formulated various reports, such as TSR analysis, LSR, and MSR to present comprehensive insights into stock management and logistics operations. Oversaw the organisation and storage of items according to specific criteria, including temperature requirements, cleanliness, security, and accessibility.
Optimised stock levels as well as minimised shortages/excesses by executing effective strategies.
Assured timely clearance and transportation of medical/non-medical goods while coordinating administrative procedures for import/customs clearance.
Conducted thorough checks to verify the number of packages against the cargo manifest.
Updated stock records in soft/hard formats, including stock cards and bin cards to ensure accurate and up-to-date inventory information.
Upheld strict control over "sensitive" goods by assessing lot numbers, expiry dates, packaging, and special storage conditions.
Created and supervised annual operational budgets for hospitals to allocate resources. Supervised the ordering of medical and drug materials, promoting optimal consumption patterns and cost-effectiveness. Implemented hygienic protocols and supervised stock prioritisation, organisation, and maintenance. Offered training to staff on drug dispensing and educated them about potential side effects.
Maintained good storage conditions, such as temperatures and humidity levels to guarantee the availability and quality of drugs, biomedical equipment, and medical materials.
Ensured proper storage, stock management, and supply processes for drugs, equipment, and medical materials while following good distribution practice specifications.
Met departmental policies regarding security, safety, and confidentiality while retaining maintaining a high standard of professionalism.
Human Resource Management
Delivered on-the-job trainings to various departments on accurate recording of consumption figures on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Contributed to the performance appraisals of the staff while recognising achievements and areas for improvement.
Provided technical supervision and feedback to dispensers, storekeepers, staff nurses, and paramedics/technicians across multiple project locations.
Identified training needs of project staff and suggested relevant training programmes to enhance skills.
Functioned in close collaboration with medical and logistic supervisors/managers to assure seamless coordination and smooth functioning of the project's medical supply system.
Monitoring & Reporting:
Generated reports on medical consumption data on a weekly/monthly basis while utilising standardised data tools and reporting formats. Analysed consumption and request forms as well as entered key data into appropriate tools for effective monitoring. Offered robust support to MSF teams in recording consumption figures, ensuring accurate data analysis/reporting. Reported quality concerns related to medicines, medical materials, and food items, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Actively participated in exit interviews and surveys conducted across project locations, providing valuable insights and feedback.
Compiled concise narrative reports on key activities, highlighting achievements and forecasting future medical consumption and supply needs.
Monitored and minimised drug ruptures and overstock situations while diligently managing expiries.
Ensured rational use of prescriptions by monitoring patient prescriptions and maintaining well-documented and regulated storage and registration of controlled drugs.
Coordination:
Participated in monthly total stock review meetings to deliver medical inputs on expiry control, use of overstock items, and potential rupture issues.
Collaborated with the project logistics team to ensure the availability and update of emergency preparedness and response plan in project locations.
Served as the focal person for medical supplies and responded to supply-related issues in liaison with supervisors and medical/outreach teams.