Harry Amoaning Okyere
Accra
Summary
Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 8+ years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements. Possesses outstanding interpersonal skills with a proven track record of establishing and maintaining positive relationships with team members. Very open minded and always willing to learn and accept new challenges.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Editor
Pharmaceutical Society Of Ghana (PSGH)
2022.03 - Current
- Enhanced publication quality by diligently proofreading and editing articles for grammar, spelling, and consistency.
- Collaborated with writers to improve content structure and clarity, resulting in increased reader engagement.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality editorial work.
- Developed style guides and editorial processes to maintain consistent voice across all published materials.
- Increased apothecary news journal and Ghana Pharmaceutical Journal readership by more than 1000% through digitalization
Chief Executive Officer
Pharmplus Pharmacy Ltd
2020.12 - Current
- Established partnerships with pharmaceutical suppliers, negotiated competitive pricing, and secured regulatory approvals to launch pharmacy serving community. Achieved profitability within 18 months, exceeding initial forecasts by 26%.
- Introduced free medication delivery service within 5km radius, increasing customer loyalty and repeat business by 15%.
- Recruited and trained team of two pharmacists and two pharmacy technicians, fostering customer-centric culture and exceeding industry standards for dispensing accuracy and patient consultations.
- Implemented pharmacy management system to streamline inventory control, automated prescription processing, and improved efficiency.
Deputy Executive Secretary/Strategic Projects Manager
Pharmaceutical Society Of Ghana (PSGH)
2020.09 - Current
- Initiated and led team to develop Standard Operating Procedures for all major processes including financial regulation and procurement policy
- Played pivotal role in adoption and integration of technology solutions to enhance operational efficiency and communication within PSGH, including digitalization of Ghana Pharmaceutical Journal
- Implemented streamlined project management processes, resulting in 10% reduction in project timelines and improved overall project efficiency.
- Improved staff morale and productivity by 7% through initiatives, such as training programs, performance management systems, and employee recognition programs.
- Played key role in developing and implementing strategic plans, contributing to organization's growth and long-term success.
Superintendent Pharmacist
Chara Pharmacy Limited
2016.01 - 2021.03
- Developed simple but helpful logbook for patients to monitor and record their blood pressure and blood glucose levels which helped to standardize pharmaceutical care for these patients
- Designed and implemented company's first edition of standard operating procedures for dispensing and inventory control that greatly reduced rate of expiries
- Increased patient loyalty by implementing Pharmacy Rewards and texting services with team
- Enhanced employee morale and productivity through consistent training and leadership and introduction like leave days as well as incentives for most performing employees.
Lecturer
Advanced Global College
2017.04 - 2019.03
- Instructs students in courses like therapeutics, phytotherapy, hospital practice, and conducts practical sessions on extemporaneous dispensing
- Supervised four students project works and long essays each year
- Successfully organized field trips to leading pharmaceutical manufacturing companies.
Teaching and Research Assistant
School of Pharmacy, University of Ghana
2015.08 - 2016.07
- Specially tutored below grade students in clinical pharmacy, including more than 50% of one year group, and successfully integrated them into the inclusive classroom lessons
- Received excellent scores on evaluations by lecturers with distinction for research contributions
- Reviewed and supervised undergraduate and a few post graduate project work and dissertation under the supervision of lecturers
- Served as research assistants on at least five research works by senior faculty members.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Ghana, School of Pharmacy
Accra, Ghana09.2023
Master of Public Health (Epidemiology & Disease Control) - Public Health
School of Public Health, University of Ghana, Legon
Accra, Ghana05.2018
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Ghana, Legon
Accra, Ghana09.2015
Certificate in Logistics & Supply chain Management -
USAID DELIVER PROJECT
Accra03.2015
Skills
- Top-notch communication skills, open-minded and innovative with high adaptability and learning rate.
- Excellent Analytical, Research and Problem-solving Skills.
- Proficient user of Ms-word, Excel, Powerpoint, SPSS, MaxQDA and STATA.
- High Fluency in English and Twi Language.
- Research
- Project Management
- Proposal Writing
- Risk Management
Professional Membership
- Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH)
- International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)
Conferences & Presentations
Podium presentation
Okyere, HA (2023): The contributions of Pharmacists to Ghana's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic; FIP Congress in Brisbane, Australia
Okyere, HA (2023): The threat of AMR is a problem for people and the planet; World Pharmacists Day, Fisheries Commission of Ghana, Fish Health Unit
Okyere, HA (2022): Resource person; Training of health practiioners on Guidelines and standard operating procedures for piloting “smart” integration of insulin into vaccine storage in Ga West Municipal, Ghana by PATH Ghana/Ghana Health Service
GRANTS & PROJECTS
- April 2024- October 2026; Project Lead: Grand Challenges Canada Country Innovation Platform-Ghana Funding (ID: GCC-2408-67867). Project Title: Leveraging Private Sector Pharmacy to strengthen Maternal and Neonatal health. Grant Amount: 250,000 CAD
- June 2022-December 2023: Global Fund’s fast track C19RM; Project Lead: integration of Community Pharmacies into National COVID-19 response. Grant Amount 85000 USD
PUBLICATIONS
a. Kretchy IA, Okyere HA, Osafo J, Afrane B, Sarkodie J, Debrah P. (2016).Perceptions of traditional, complementary and alternative medicine among conventional healthcare practitioners in Accra, Ghana: Implications for integrative healthcare. Journal of Integrative Medicine. 2016 Sep;14(5):380-8. doi: 10.1016/S2095- 4964(16)60273-X.
b. Okyere HA. (2017). Socio-economic Prospects of Integrative Medicine, The Ghana Pharmaceutical Journal, Vol 12, pp 33-35)
c. Okyere HA. (2018). Determinants of Anti-fungal use in the GA-South Municipality; Implications for antimicrobial stewardship, UG space (available at http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/25942)
d. Okyere HA (2020). Are immune boosters the panacea for COVID-19 management?
Apothecary news, Volume 20, Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana
e. Okyere HA (2020). COVID-19 crisis: A clarion call to Local Pharma Industries Apothecary news, Volume 20, Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana
f. Okyere HA (2018).The teenage pregnancy menace; how can Pharmacists help?
Apothecary news, Volume 18, Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana
g. Emergency contraceptive Pill; how often is too much?(https://mobile.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/features/Emergency- contraceptive-Pill-how - often-is-too-much-584907)
h. World Pharmacists Day; a time to step out of the woods? (https://mobile.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/features/World-Pharmacists-Day- a-time-to-step out-of-the-woods-584265)
i. What do Pharmacists do? (https://mobile.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/features/What-do Pharmacists-do- 687656)
committee membership
October 2023 to date: Member, Technical Committee for the National Innovation Challenge, Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MESTI)
March 2023 to January 2024: Member, Technical Working Group for the development of National COVID-19 test to treat guiedleines
January to June 2022: Member, Technical Working Group for the development of Guidelines for vaccination against COVID-19 and other vaccine-preventable diseases in Community Pharmacies
January 2021- June 2022: Member, Technical Working Group for the development of Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures for COVID-19 antigen testing in Community Pharmacies
May 2021- February 2022: Member, Task team for development of Guidelines and standard operating procedures for piloting “smart” integration of insulin into vaccine storage in Ga West Municipal, Ghana
December 2023: Member, Technical Working Group for developing training manuals and job aids for pharmaceutical services in Ghana
Referees
Available on request
Timeline
Acting Editor
Pharmaceutical Society Of Ghana (PSGH)
2022.03 - Current
Chief Executive Officer
Pharmplus Pharmacy Ltd
2020.12 - Current
Deputy Executive Secretary/Strategic Projects Manager
Pharmaceutical Society Of Ghana (PSGH)
2020.09 - Current
Lecturer
Advanced Global College
2017.04 - 2019.03
Superintendent Pharmacist
Chara Pharmacy Limited
2016.01 - 2021.03
Teaching and Research Assistant
School of Pharmacy, University of Ghana
2015.08 - 2016.07
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Ghana, School of Pharmacy
Master of Public Health (Epidemiology & Disease Control) - Public Health
School of Public Health, University of Ghana, Legon
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Ghana, Legon
Certificate in Logistics & Supply chain Management -
USAID DELIVER PROJECT
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