Abdul-Rauf Shani Seidu
Tamale
Summary
Resourceful pharmacist with several years of experience in reviewing prescriptions to process and dispense medications. Talented in coordinating with pharmacy staff to prioritize urgent requests while simultaneously driving accuracy, safety and confidentiality of patient information. Expert communicator when working closely with staff, numerous patients, administrators and healthcare professionals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MILITARY PHARMACIST
GHANA ARMED FORCES,69 AIRBORNE FORCE MEDICAL CENTER
TAMALE
10.2021 - Current
- Provided medication counseling to patients on the proper use and potential side effects of their medications.
- Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing.
- Assessed patient's knowledge of drugs, dosage instructions, interactions and contraindications.
- Counseled health care professionals regarding therapeutic options, formulary restrictions, drug interactions and side effects.
- Evaluated appropriateness of medication therapy in accordance with established protocols or guidelines.
- Interpreted prescription orders from physicians or other authorized prescribers to ensure accuracy of medication preparation and delivery.
- Managed the daily operations of hospital pharmacy.
- Analyzed physician's medication orders for correctness according to policy guidelines.
- Ensures availability of medications, medical consumables and equipment.
- Keep inventory of Medications, medical consumables and equipment.
- Ensure medications are kept at optimum conditions by daily temperature monitoring.
- Prepares indents for medications, medical consumables and equipment.
- Ensures rational use of medications, medical consumables and equipment.
- Quaterly receipt and transport of medications, medical consumables and equipment from Accra to Tamale.
- Ordered, labeled, compounded and dispensed prescribed medications.
MILITARY PHARMACIST/MEDICAL LOGISTICS OFFICER
UNITED NATIONS MISSION IN SOUTH SUDAN,UNMISS GH8,UN LEVEL II HOSPITAL
LEER
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Provided medication counseling to patients on the proper use and potential side effects of their medications.
- Ordered, labeled, compounded and dispensed prescribed medications.
- Managed drug procurement, storage, and disposal processes to ensure medication integrity and compliance.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with patients to provide personalized care.
- Managed medication therapy and patient counseling to ensure optimal drug safety and efficacy.
- Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of drug packaging and labeling.
- Stocked, labeled and delivered medications to patients and caregivers.
- Dispensed drugs in hospital environments.
- Maintained compliance with national drug laws.
- Detected and reported therapeutic incompatibilities.
- Assisted in the selection, dosing, and administration of medications based on patient-specific factors.
- Monitored medication inventory levels and kept detailed documentation in bin cards, inventory and ledger books..
- Checked prescriptions for proper contents and labeling.
- Implemented and planned warehouse safety and security programs and activities.
- Identified opportunities to reduce cost and improve productivity.
- Managed day-to-day logistics operations, monitoring incoming deliveries and overseeing personnel tasks.
- Ensures availability of medications, medical consumables and equipment.
- Keep inventory of Medications, medical consumables and equipment.
- Ensure medications are kept at optimum conditions by daily temperature monitoring.
- Prepares indents for medications, medical consumables and equipment.
- Ensures rational use of medications, medical consumables and equipment.
- Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing.
MILITARY PHARMACIST
GHANA ARMED FORCES,69 AIRBORNE FORCE MEDICAL CENTER
TAMALE
11.2018 - 09.2020
- Provided medication counseling to patients on the proper use and potential side effects of their medications.
- Ordered, labeled, compounded and dispensed prescribed medications.
- Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing.
- Assessed patient's knowledge of drugs, dosage instructions, interactions and contraindications.
- Counseled health care professionals regarding therapeutic options, formulary restrictions, drug interactions and side effects.
- Evaluated appropriateness of medication therapy in accordance with established protocols or guidelines.
MILITARY PHARMACIST
GHANA ARMED FORCES,37 MILITARY HOSPITAL
ACCRA
10.2017 - 11.2018
- Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing.
- Ordered, labeled, compounded and dispensed prescribed medications.
- Provided medication counseling to patients on the proper use and potential side effects of their medications.
- Interpreted prescription orders from physicians or other authorized prescribers to ensure accuracy of medication preparation and delivery.
- Checked prescriptions for proper contents and labeling.
MILITARY OFFICER
GHANA ARMED FORCES, SIGNAL REGIMENT
ACCRA
04.2017 - 10.2017
- Ensured compliance with military regulations and laws.
- Provided operational oversight of personnel, equipment, and resources.
- Conducted performance reviews of subordinates.
- Supervised staff in the performance of their duties.
- Represented unit at meetings with other units or organizations.
- Resolved conflicts between personnel or departments as necessary.
- Prepared detailed reports on operational status, accomplishments, and issues.
- Identified areas where improvements could be made within the organization.
- Trained, coached, and mentored military units to improve readiness and abilities.
- Developed, implemented, and maintained training plans to ensure signal personnel readiness.
- Supervised the construction of communication networks in support of exercise scenarios.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations related to signal operations.
- Trained subordinate personnel in the use of assigned communications equipment.
- Troubleshot technical issues with radio transmitters, receivers, and other devices.
- Performed regular tests on systems to keep components functional.
PHARMACIST
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
TAMALE
04.2015 - 11.2016
- Maintained records of patient profiles, including drug allergies, medications and medical histories.
- Provided medication counseling to patients on the proper use and potential side effects of their medications.
- Ordered, labeled, compounded and dispensed prescribed medications.
- Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing.
- Assessed patient's knowledge of drugs, dosage instructions, interactions and contraindications.
- Counseled health care professionals regarding therapeutic options, formulary restrictions, drug interactions and side effects.
- Evaluated appropriateness of medication therapy in accordance with established protocols or guidelines.
- Interpreted prescription orders from physicians or other authorized prescribers to ensure accuracy of medication preparation and delivery.
- Monitored current literature sources to keep informed about new developments in pharmacy practice and the pharmaceutical industry.
- Coordinated activities with other healthcare personnel involved in patient care management plans.
- Advised customers on non-prescription medications such as over-the-counter drugs, herbals and nutritional supplements.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up-to-date on advances in pharmacology.
- Analyzed physician's medication orders for correctness according to policy guidelines.
- Consulted with patients to explain medication use, side effects and dosage directions as prescribed.
- Recommended over-the-counter medications for patients after assessing symptoms.
- Compounded, packaged, labeled and dispensed medications.
- Mentored pharmacy technicians and trainees, providing insight and answering questions regarding company procedures and medical protocols.
- Assisted in the selection, dosing, and administration of medications based on patient-specific factors.
- Participated in continuing education to stay current with new medications, technology, and pharmacy practices.
- Supervised staff and motivated top performance against pharmacy objectives.
- Trained individuals in how to use devices to promote optimal medical support.
- Worked with pharmacy technicians to expedite urgent requests.
- Maintained compliance with state and federal drug laws.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - PHARAMCY
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
ACCRA, GHANA11-2024
Associate of Arts - Military Science
GHANA MILITARY ACADEMY
ACCRA, GHANA03-2017
Bachelor of Science - PHARMACY
China Pharmaceutical University
JIANGSU PROVINCE,NANJING,CHINA06-2013
HSK LEVEL 6 - CHINESE LANGUAGE
China Pharmaceutical University
CHINA09-2009
High School Diploma -
GHANA SECONDARY SCHOOL
TAMALE, GHANA04-2004
Some College (No Degree) - NURSING
NURSING TRAINING COLLEGE
TAMALE, GHANASkills
- Overseeing pharmacy operations
- Recall monitoring
- Controlled drug logging
- Dispensing medicines
- Immunization Administration
- Interpreting orders
- Supervising technicians
- Patient Education
- Regulatory Compliance
- Prescription Filling
- Verifying inventory
- Dosing recommendations
- Resolving Complaints
- Storage procedures
Languages
ENGLISH
First Language
CHINESE(MANDARIN)
Intermediate (B1)
B1
ARABIC
Beginner
A1
Certification
- PHARMACY LISCENCE
- CHINESE LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATE
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
MILITARY PHARMACIST
GHANA ARMED FORCES,69 AIRBORNE FORCE MEDICAL CENTER
10.2021 - Current
MILITARY PHARMACIST/MEDICAL LOGISTICS OFFICER
UNITED NATIONS MISSION IN SOUTH SUDAN,UNMISS GH8,UN LEVEL II HOSPITAL
09.2020 - 09.2021
MILITARY PHARMACIST
GHANA ARMED FORCES,69 AIRBORNE FORCE MEDICAL CENTER
11.2018 - 09.2020
MILITARY PHARMACIST
GHANA ARMED FORCES,37 MILITARY HOSPITAL
10.2017 - 11.2018
MILITARY OFFICER
GHANA ARMED FORCES, SIGNAL REGIMENT
04.2017 - 10.2017
PHARMACIST
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
04.2015 - 11.2016
- PHARMACY LISCENCE
- CHINESE LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATE
Doctor of Pharmacy - PHARAMCY
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
Associate of Arts - Military Science
GHANA MILITARY ACADEMY
Bachelor of Science - PHARMACY
China Pharmaceutical University
HSK LEVEL 6 - CHINESE LANGUAGE
China Pharmaceutical University
High School Diploma -
GHANA SECONDARY SCHOOL
Some College (No Degree) - NURSING
NURSING TRAINING COLLEGE
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