Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN ROLES
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BERTHA EKUA ABAKAH

Koforidua

Summary

A results-oriented and experienced Specialist Pharmacist with a strong background in pharmaceutical services, procurement, and health supply chain management. Adept at leading teams, optimizing pharmaceutical logistics, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. Over 15 years of experience in public healthcare with extensive participation in evaluation and entity tender committees at both facility and regional levels. Proven ability to manage essential medicines procurement and improve access to healthcare commodities.

Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Pharmaceutical Services

Eastern Regional Hospital
01.2022 - Current
  • Oversees pharmaceutical services across 12 satellite pharmacies
  • Leads procurement planning and quantification of medicines
  • Participates in the hospital's Entity Tender Committee
  • Coordinates Drug and Therapeutics Committee meetings and Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee activities.
  • Supports procurement-related audits and compliance reviews

Head of Pharmacy

Atua Government Hospital / Lower Manya Municipal
01.2012 - 01.2022
  • Managed procurement and logistics for municipal health programs
  • Chaired QA and DTC activities
  • Coordinated quality assurance, DTC, and clinical meetings
  • Served on the facility's Entity Tender Committee
  • Led market surveys and ensured timely procurement of essential medicines
  • Supervised pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and medication safety protocols.
  • Implemented inventory management systems, optimizing stock levels and reducing waste.
  • Analyzed prescription data to identify trends, improving accuracy in medication dispensing.
  • Managed budgeting and financial planning for pharmacy services, aligning resources with organizational goals for improved patient outcomes.
  • Monitored and managed pharmacy staff performance to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.

Site Pharmacy Coordinator

Ghana Access and Affordability Program (GAAP)
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Improved patient access to essential innovative medicines
  • Tracked and reported on usage, pricing, and inventory trends
  • Supported medication affordability studies and pricing policy reviews

Superintendent Pharmacist

Atua Government Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Provided quality pharmaceutical care and supervised logistics
  • Member of the facility's Evaluation Committee
  • Participated in quantification, supplier vetting, and procurement evaluation

Pharmacist

Juapong Pharmacy
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Prescription Audit and Dispensing, managed inventory, and counseled clients

Intern Pharmacist

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Rotated through clinical and outpatient dispensing units

Education

Fellow -

West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists
01.2023

Doctor of Pharmacy - undefined

KNUST
01.2022

Member - Clinical Pharmacy

WAPCP
01.2022

MPH - undefined

Ensign College of Public Health
01.2018

MBA - General Management

University of Cape Coast
01.2013

Certificate - Global Health

University of Utah
01.2018

Health Admin. & Management Course - undefined

GIMPA
01.2012

BPharm (Hons) - undefined

KNUST
01.2005

Skills

  • Health Procurement & Supply Chain Governance
  • Pharmaceutical Logistics & Inventory Management
  • Evaluation & Tender Committee Participation
  • Regulatory & Quality Assurance Compliance
  • Team Leadership & Staff Training
  • Stakeholder Coordination
  • Rational Use of Medicines
  • Clinical & Public Health Pharmacy
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Customer service
  • Organization and time management
  • Problem resolution

Affiliations

  • Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana
  • Government & Hospital Pharmacists Association
  • KNUST Alumni Association
  • UCC Alumni Association
  • Ghana Cooperative Pharmaceutical Ltd

PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN ROLES

  • Member, Entity Tender Committee, Atua Government Hospital (2013–2022)
  • Member, Evaluation Committee, Atua Government Hospital (2009–2013)
  • Member, Entity Tender Committee, Eastern Regional Hospital (2022–Present)
  • Member, Evaluation Committee, Eastern Regional Health Administration (2013–2022)
  • Responsibilities across these roles include:
  • Participating in supplier evaluations and contract awards
  • Ensuring compliance with national procurement laws and standards
  • Supporting health commodity quantification and selection processes
  • Evaluating technical and financial proposals for pharmaceutical tenders
  • Contributing to procurement planning, market surveys, and contract monitoring

Additional Information

Mrs. Irina Ofei – Municipal Director of Health Services, YILO Krobo | 📞 +233244584590

Dr. Arko Akoto Ampaw - Medical Director of Eastern Regional Hospital | 📞 +233208150180

Dr. Winfred K. Ofosu – RDHS | 📞 +233244976337


Timeline

Head of Pharmaceutical Services

Eastern Regional Hospital
01.2022 - Current

Site Pharmacy Coordinator

Ghana Access and Affordability Program (GAAP)
01.2014 - 01.2017

Head of Pharmacy

Atua Government Hospital / Lower Manya Municipal
01.2012 - 01.2022

Superintendent Pharmacist

Atua Government Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2012

Pharmacist

Juapong Pharmacy
01.2007 - 01.2009

Intern Pharmacist

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2006

Doctor of Pharmacy - undefined

KNUST

Member - Clinical Pharmacy

WAPCP

MPH - undefined

Ensign College of Public Health

MBA - General Management

University of Cape Coast

Certificate - Global Health

University of Utah

Health Admin. & Management Course - undefined

GIMPA

BPharm (Hons) - undefined

KNUST

Fellow -

West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists
BERTHA EKUA ABAKAH