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CYRIL NYUWIIRI DAN-LARDY

Accra

Summary

Forward-thinking project management specialist, supply chain professional, and pharmacist confident in leading team members, managing schedules and coordinating resources. Keeps projects on-track with decisive supervision and quick problem-solving. Persuasive in communicating and negotiating with internal team members, vendors and other stakeholders.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

GhiLMIS Lite Project Lead and Public Health Subject Matter Expertise

Systems 4 Development
11.2023 - Current
  • Led the design and implementation of the GhiLMIS Lite project
  • Led the inception phase of the project by developing the scope, the project charter, the project plan, the project communication, the project cost plans, leading the successful kick-off meeting which provided the needed understanding and benefits of the project and leading the validation of already gathered requirement to ensure that all stakeholders are satisfied
  • Worked with the vendor in the elaboration phase to ensure that the system is configured to meet the requirements of the stakeholders
  • I also ensured that all internal and user acceptance testing is done before the system is rolled out
  • Designed the implementation (Roll Out) Plan which covers roll out to over 3500 sites across Ghana
  • (yet to be implemented) Designed the sustainability plan for the project
  • Continue to provide supply chain and public health expertise to the organization.

Associate (Systems Engineer and Public Health Subject Matter Expertise)

Systems 4 Development
06.2021 - 10.2023
  • Provides public health expertise to the project, the Ministry of Health, and the Ghana Health Services
  • This includes pharmaceutical and supply chain technical support to the project and its stakeholders
  • Designing and implementing public health activities for the organization
  • Provided technical support to the Ghana Health Service in developing and implementing the new Standard Operating Procedures Manual for managing Public Health Logistics
  • Serve as regional parent for 5 regions providing system and supply chain directions to the various regional leadership
  • Supported the GhiLMIS project in establishing a culture of data use
  • The project intended to champion the usage of data as a business asset, leading to the utilization of information to make informed decisions
  • Played a key role in the system requirements development
  • Plays a key role in the development and implementation of knowledge transfer activities for the project
  • Currently providing level-2 helpdesk support on the system on a timely basis
  • This is to ensure that the system runs effectively and efficiently with less reliance on the system developer
  • Working with the team on integration modalities with other systems approved by the MOH/GHS.such as DHIMS, e-tracker etc.

Systems Strengthening Program Officer

USAID GHSC-PSM
06.2016 - 05.2021
  • Played an integral part in the design, development, and implementation of various technical approaches to improving public health supply chain challenges at the national and regional levels such as the implementation of Last Mile Distribution using 3PLs
  • Developed the framework for successful implementation of LMD in the country using the Third-Party Logistics Provider (3PL) approach and provided the needed technical resources including tools and materials for LMD implementation in the country
  • Led in developing and disseminating system reports and analytics for stakeholders at different levels of the chain while using the Ghana Integrated Logistics Management System to monitor supply chain indicators for the various RMSs for decision-making while providing continuous configuration of the system to meet stakeholder and end-user needs ensuring the system was always working
  • Supported the LMIS advisor implementation of the LMIS in addressing Ghana Supply Chain issues
  • Played a key role in the configuration of the Ghana Integrated Logistics System for use in the distribution of Covid-19 items and supported the distribution of Covid-19 commodities to all regions and some selected sites (Hospitals and isolation centers) in the country whiles generating Covid-19 reports on a daily, weekly and monthly basis from the TCMS for all stakeholder resulting in availability and visibility of data for decision making
  • Led the design and implementation of the nationwide monitoring of the effective management of Covid-19 commodities
  • Supported the development and implementation of the project’s M&E implementation plan resulting in a robust M&E implementation plan for the field office.

Program Officer, Systems Strengthening

USAID Deliver Project
05.2013 - 06.2016
  • Contributed significantly to the redesign of the tools, collection, and analysis of data for the logistics supportive supervision exercise providing support and on-the-job training on logistics management to 1400 facilities from 2013 to 2015
  • This resulted in the improvement of logistics management indicators in these facilities
  • Played a lead role in the team that collected data and planned the redistribution of commodities among the various regional medical stores after the fire incident at the central medical stores
  • This averted any potential stock out of commodities whiles preparations were made for the procurement of more commodities
  • Contributed to the development of the training curriculum and the SOP for logistics and trained both central and regional level supervisors
  • Provided support to the project Monitoring and evaluation team in the implementation of the projects End Use Verification (EUV) exercise by developing the tool and training data collectors on the use of the mobile app used in collecting the data and collected and analyzed program stock status data from RMSs on quarterly basis leading to the completion of the Project’s monthly and quarterly reports
  • Played a significant role in the development of tools and participating in the evaluation of teaching and learning of supply chain management by the nurses and midwifery training institutions in the country
  • This was to ensure that all identified challenges with the teaching and learning of the course were addressed.

Pharmacist

Ghana Health Service (Mamprobi Polyclinic)
Accra
01.2009 - 04.2013
  • Provided medication counseling to patients on the proper use and potential side effects of their medications.
  • Maintained records of patient profiles, including drug allergies, medications, and medical histories.
  • Counseled healthcare professionals regarding therapeutic options, formulary restrictions, drug interactions, and side effects.
  • Evaluated appropriateness of medication therapy in accordance with established protocols or guidelines.
  • Performed administrative duties such as updating patient information or submitting insurance claims forms.
  • Collaborated with medical staff concerning drug selection, dosing regimens, adverse reactions and interactions and therapeutic effectiveness.
  • Ordered, labeled, compounded, and dispensed prescribed medications.
  • Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy and completeness before dispensing.
  • Assessed patient's knowledge of drugs, dosage instructions, interactions and contraindications, especially for patients with HIV

Education

Project Management Certificate -

Cambridge Centre of Excellence
01.2020

M.Sc. Supply Chain Management -

Ghana Telecom University College
01.2012

B. Pharm (Hons) -

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
01.2006

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Public Health
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Health System Strengthening
  • Global Health Supply Chain
  • Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Management
  • Data Production and Analysis
  • Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Management Information Systems (MIS)
  • Strategic Management
  • Leadership and Training
  • Gathering requirements
  • Client communications
  • Requirements Gathering

Years Of Experience

14 years of professional experience

Languages

English
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

References

  • Adolf Antwi, aantwi@s4dconsulting.net, Chief Operating Officer, S4D Consulting LLC
  • Laud Baddoo, rt.baddoo@gmail.com, Technical Director, Chemonics-GHSC PSM, Angola
  • Daniel Owusu Afranie, owusuafranie@gmail.com, Technical Director, Chemonics, GHSC-PSM, Ghana

Timeline

GhiLMIS Lite Project Lead and Public Health Subject Matter Expertise

Systems 4 Development
11.2023 - Current

Associate (Systems Engineer and Public Health Subject Matter Expertise)

Systems 4 Development
06.2021 - 10.2023

Systems Strengthening Program Officer

USAID GHSC-PSM
06.2016 - 05.2021

Program Officer, Systems Strengthening

USAID Deliver Project
05.2013 - 06.2016

Pharmacist

Ghana Health Service (Mamprobi Polyclinic)
01.2009 - 04.2013

Project Management Certificate -

Cambridge Centre of Excellence

M.Sc. Supply Chain Management -

Ghana Telecom University College

B. Pharm (Hons) -

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

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