ANDREW ADU-MENSAH
ACCRA,,GHANA
Summary
A results-oriented registered Pharmacist with nine years of frontline experience in busy community pharmacies. Seeking to leverage extensive pharmacological knowledge and a proven ability to communicate complex clinical data into a successful career as a Medical Representative. Possesses a unique advantage by combining clinical credibility with a deep understanding of prescribing habits, patient needs, and the commercial drivers of the pharmaceutical industry. Eager to contribute to INDUS LIFE SCIENCES LTD's success by driving product adoption and building trusted partnerships within the healthcare community.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Supervising Pharmacist
BURMA CAMP PHARMACY
ACCRA, GHANA
06.2021 - Current
- Proactively built and maintained strong professional relationships with over 10 GPs and practice nurses in clinics around Burma camp, becoming trusted first point of contact for medication queries, formulary advice, and recommendations for alternative therapies.
- Successfully influenced prescribing habits by providing evidence-based recommendations on cost-effective alternatives and new drug therapies, leading to estimated 15% increase in prescriptions for preferred generic medications.
- Monitored local prescribing trends and competitor pharmacy activities to strategically manage dispensary inventory optimizing stock levels to meet demand for high-value drugs and minimize waste.
- Established strong policies governing pharmacy operations.
- Coached staff and student pharmacist on how to properly dispense medications, fill orders and serve customers.
- Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care with increase in sales by 10% quarterly.
- Purchased and organized supplies while maintaining compliance with proper storage procedures.
- Counselled patients on proper use of medication and potential drug interactions.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
Pharmacy Manager
JASPEL PHARMACY
ACCRA, GHANA
04.2021 - Current
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Protected drug inventories from damage or theft by establishing and enforcing clear pharmacy security policies.
SUPERINTENDENT PHARMACIST
ROCK CHEMISTS
ACCRA, GHANA
03.2018 - 02.2021
- Sale and Supply of oncology medications to clients and hospitals like Korle bu, 37 Military hospital, EURACARE and Sweden Ghana medical center.
- Provide good quality pharmaceutical care to patients within agreed policies and standards in community practice.
- Ordered and Maintain drug inventory levels by ordering necessary medication.
- Reduced expiry of medication by 50%.
- Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
- Achieved and maintained top customer satisfaction and retention by cultivating productive relationships with patients.
SUPERINTENDENT PHARMACIST
NOBLE CHEMIST
KUMASI, GHNANA
06.2016 - 12.2017
- Propelled computerization of the facility to enhance a better stock management, account management and tracking of errors.
- Increased patient trust and satisfaction in pharmacy practice and pharmacists through a cordial patient-pharmacist relationship and effective pharmaceutical care provision.
- Improved pharmacy practice by introducing services like weight management service, bmi check, visceral fat check, BP check, and body fat percentage check.
- Increased daily transactions as well as daily sales.
- Assisted with auxiliary staff development and training.
PHARMACY INTERNSHIP
LAPETITE CHEMIST
KUMASI, GHANA
08.2015 - 11.2015
INTERN PHARMACIST
PRO-CARE PHARMACY
KUMASI, GHANA
02.2015 - 07.2015
HOSPITAL INTERNSHIP
TAFO GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL
KUMASI, GHANA
10.2014 - 06.2015
Education
BACHELOR OF PHARMACY - PHARMACY
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
06.2014
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CERTICATE COURSE - SUPPLY CHAIN
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
06.2014
High School - GENERAL SCIENCE
MFANTSIPIM SECONDARY SCHOOL
06-2009
Skills
- Time Management & Route Planning
- Deep Pharmacological Knowledge
- Territory Analysis & Strategic Planning
- Market & Competitor Awareness
- Ability to work independently or with others as team
- Ability to project professional image
- Good written and verbal skills
- Building Trust & Professional Rapport
VOLUNTARY EXPERIENCE
DRUG SAFETY CAMPAIGN - EASTERN REGION JULY, 2014
ASSIST. LEADER
DELEGATION TO KWAEBIBREM DISTRICT( KADE)
DRUG SAFETY CAMPAIGN - NORTHERN REGION JULY, 2013
LEADER
DELEGATION TO CENTRAL GONJA DISTRICT( BUIPE)
DRUG SAFETY CAMPAIGN - WESTERN REGION JULY, 2012
ASSIST. LEADER
DELEGATION TO SEFWI AKONTOMBRA DISTRICT( SEFWI AKONTOMBRA)
COMMITTEE/ASSOCIATION
PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY OF GHANA 2016 - PRESENT
(PSGH)
MEMBER
PROJECT COMMITTEE AUGUST, 2013 – JUNE,2014
GHANA PHARMACEUTICAL STUDENTS ASSOCIATION
CHAIRMAN
PROJECT COMMITTEE OCTOBER,2012 – JULY,2014
GHANA PHARMACEUTICAL STUDENTS ASSOCIATION
MEMBER
GH. PHARMACEUTICAL STUDENTS ASSOCIATION AUG,2010 – JULY,2014
(GPSA)
MEMBER
PROFESSIONAL INTEREST
- MEDICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE
- COMMUNITY PHARMACY
- HOSPITAL PHARMACY
INTERESTS
MUSIC
SWIMMING
HANDBALL
VOLLEYBALL
Timeline
Supervising Pharmacist
BURMA CAMP PHARMACY
06.2021 - Current
Pharmacy Manager
JASPEL PHARMACY
04.2021 - Current
SUPERINTENDENT PHARMACIST
ROCK CHEMISTS
03.2018 - 02.2021
SUPERINTENDENT PHARMACIST
NOBLE CHEMIST
06.2016 - 12.2017
PHARMACY INTERNSHIP
LAPETITE CHEMIST
08.2015 - 11.2015
INTERN PHARMACIST
PRO-CARE PHARMACY
02.2015 - 07.2015
HOSPITAL INTERNSHIP
TAFO GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL
10.2014 - 06.2015
High School - GENERAL SCIENCE
MFANTSIPIM SECONDARY SCHOOL
BACHELOR OF PHARMACY - PHARMACY
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CERTICATE COURSE - SUPPLY CHAIN
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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