Blessing

Results-oriented Public Health professional and licensed Pharmacist with over 10 years of experience supporting healthcare service delivery, pharmaceutical supply chain management, health programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and stakeholder engagement. Currently pursuing a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Clinical Epidemiology, with additional training in health data analytics, DHIS2, SPSS, and Stata. Experienced in coordinating health interventions, conducting supportive supervision and facility monitoring visits, managing health commodities, strengthening reporting systems, analysing programme data, and building the capacity of healthcare workers.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with government agencies, healthcare facilities, development partners, and community stakeholders to improve service delivery and achieve programme objectives. Strong skills in programme monitoring, inventory management, data-driven decision-making, technical reporting, and health systems strengthening.

Team Lead - Medical Representative at Agary Pharmaceuticals Ltd (2024-03 – 2024-12)

• Coordinated healthcare service delivery activities and supported implementation of health interventions across multiple facilities.
• Conducted routine supportive supervision and monitoring visits to healthcare facilities to assess service quality and compliance with standards.
• Managed procurement, storage, inventory tracking, and distribution of health commodities to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.
• Maintained accurate inventory and utilization reports and monitored stock levels to prevent stock-outs.
• Collected, compiled, analysed, and reported health service data to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Participated in community health outreach activities and health education campaigns.
• Supported quality improvement initiatives and implementation of standard operating procedures.
• Prepared periodic activity reports, inventory reports, and performance summaries for management review.
• Trained and mentored healthcare workers on inventory management, rational medicine use, and reporting requirements.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to improve programme implementation and patient outcomes.

Pharmacy Supervisor at Zansi Healthcare Pharmacy Ltd (2024-03 – 2024-12)

• Lead the implementation of service improvement strategies, ensuring full compliance with internal policies and external regulatory standards.
• Oversee inventory control, maintaining optimal levels and ensuring uninterrupted availability of critical medical supplies.
• Manage comprehensive records of drug distribution, consumption, and storage practices, including proper cold chain management of over 4000 drugs, vaccines, and medical materials.
• Lead departmental budgeting, procurement planning, and operational policy development.
• Coordinate logistics and distribution processes to guarantee timely and cost-effective delivery of drugs and other medical supplies.
• Engage with vendors to source medications or medical consumables and prevent out of stock of critical medical commodities ensuring uninterrupted services in the organizations.
• Conduct health education and promotion on the appropriate use of medicines for the clients and provide necessary support to ensure adherence to guidelines on drug use.
• Supervise and provide mentorship to junior pharmacists and pharmacy assistants ensuring continuous personal and professional development.

Supply Chain Manager at Bestop Pharmacy Ltd (2022-10 – 2024-02)

• Coordinated the strategic planning and optimizing day-to-day operations in the organization which helped to increase efficiency by 40%.
• Performed risk assessments and developed contingency plans to avoid wastage and supply disruptions.
• Spearheaded strategic initiatives in board meetings, utilizing market trends analysis to prepare performance reports, and recommending improvements to reduce costs and improve service delivery.
• Supervise, train, mentor, and appraise pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and interns.
• Facilitated the development, review and implementation of the organization's workplans, standard operating procedures and budgets ensuring accuracy, adequacy and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Supervise the procurement and logistics team to optimize performance and productivity.

Supply Chain and Inventory Manager at Vicpharm Industries Ltd (2021-04 – 2022-10)

• Coordinated the implementation of the company's policies and guidelines with regards to supply and inventory management processes.
• Performed monthly stock checks and count for proper stock accountability.
• Prepared weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly Inventory management report.
• Maintain accurate records and enforce strict controls for narcotics and other controlled substances.
• Facilitated the sourcing of medications or medical consumables to ensure the availability of critical medical commodities needed by the organizations.
• Maintained records/filing of all documents relating to procurement, received gifts, and donated medical commodities including records of pharmaceutical disposal of expired or damaged items.
• Conducted market research and analysis to identify market trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences.

Pharmacist Supervisor at Health Hub Pharmacy and Stores Ltd (2016-05 – 2021-03)

• Managed project-compliant pharmacies, enhancing traceability of products.
• Provided professional counsel to patients, their relatives, and caregivers daily to enhance drug compliance and adherence, reducing negative feedback on adverse drug reactions.
• Performed monitoring and supportive supervision on the pharmacy activities in 3 other branches to ensure alignment with project and organizational goals. Worked closely with the Inventory officer in monitoring stock levels, preparing purchase orders, and receiving deliveries.
• Collaborated effectively with medical teams, resulting in improved coordination and project outcomes.

Pharmacist Corp Member (NYSC) at Central Medical Store (2015-05 – 2016-04)

• Oversaw the proper documentation of medical supplies delivered to ensure consistency, efficiency, and standardization.
• Coordinated the Monitoring and Evaluation department to ensure the regular monitoring of pharmacies and supported health facilities' storage to reduce stockouts and drug expiration.
• Mobilized funds and implemented medical outreaches with other healthcare professionals to different rural regions in the state reaching out to over 70 persons per time.

Intern Pharmacist at University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (2014-04 – 2015-03)

• Handled dispensing pf medications and medical supplies in a high-pressure environment.
• Provided written and oral advice to patients and the public.
• Supported patients and their caregivers who were using various health services packages.
• Arranged drugs on Shelves using the First In, First Out (FIFO) method to avoid drug expiration.
• Supported and counselled HIV patients on antiretroviral drugs to ensure drug adherence.

Masters in Public Health in Clinical Epidemiology – Ahmadu Bello University (2024-12)

Specialist Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy in Clinical Pharmacy – National Pirogov Memorial Medical University Vinnytsia (2008-09 – 2013-07)