Dr. Joyce Otiwaa Tetteh
Accra
Summary
A Licensed Pharmacist with interest in delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care in hospital and retail settings. Certified in MTM by the Ghana College of Pharmacists (2024), with strong commitment to rational medicine use, patient safety, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist-in-Charge, Hepatobiliary Ward
Surgical Department, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
Accra
02.2021 - Current
- Serve as the lead Pharmacist for the Hepatobiliary Ward, providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care to surgical patients.
- Attend to an average of 20–30 in-patients daily, delivering services including drug reconciliation, medication therapy management, patient counseling and education.
- Collaborate with surgeons, physicians, and nurses to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
- Identify, prevent, and resolve medication-related problems, improving safety and adherence at the ward and dispensary.
- Train and mentor pharmacy students posted to the surgical unit, enhancing clinical skills and professional development.
- Deliver annual health talks during World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW), promoting antimicrobial stewardship within the surgical department.
- Provide professional talks during World Pharmacists Day at the department, highlighting the relevance and impact of pharmacists in patient care.
Locum
Batoul Pharmacy
East Legon
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Oversaw daily dispensary operations, ensuring accurate dispensing and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Supervised and coordinated pharmacy support staff, improving workflow efficiency and service quality.
- Provided individualized patient counseling on medication use, side effects, interactions, and lifestyle modification.
- Performed basic vital sign assessments, including blood pressure monitoring and blood glucose testing (RBS/FBS).
- Conducted rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) for malaria and typhoid in line with approved practice guidelines
- Implemented effective stock control measures, reducing expiries and preventing stock-outs.
- Maintained accurate documentation and reports in line with professional standards.
Housemanship
Police Hospital
Accra
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Provided medication supply, counseling, and therapeutic monitoring for patients receiving tuberculosis (TB) treatment
- Conducted counseling and monitoring for patients on warfarin therapy, supporting safe anticoagulation use.
- Delivered medication counseling for newly diagnosed patients with chronic conditions, including Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension
- Assisted in the care and management of patients receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART)
- Implemented structured pharmaceutical care plans using the SOAPO documentation format, ensuring systematic patient assessment and follow-up
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
KNUST
Kumasi 09.2013 - 06.2019
Skills
- Medication Therapy Management (MTM)
- Drug Reconciliation & Medication Safety
- Patient Counseling & Adherence Support
- Dispensary Operations & Staff Supervision
- Inventory & Expiry Management
- Training, Teaching & Mentorship
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Public Health Education & Outreach
References
- Dr. Francis Kofie, HOD, Surgical Pharmacy, Korle-bu Teaching Hospital, 0208181482
- ACP/Dr. Ellen Sam, Clinical Pharmacist, Police Hospital, Accra, 0244624449, ewuraf66@gmail.com
Certification
Medication Therapy Management, Ghana College of Pharmacists
December 2024
Contacts
+233 24 078 2722, joyceotitetteh99@gmail.com
VOLUNTEERING & COMMUNITY OUTREACH
- Medical Screening Volunteer, FESTAC Festival, Ghana | September 22–25, 2025
- Community Health Screening, Amasaman — with Naab Blanks Pharmacy | 2021 & 2022
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Member, Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH)
PUBLIC HEALTH & PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT
- World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW): Annual antimicrobial stewardship talks, Surgical Department, KBTH
- World Pharmacists Day: Professional talks on the relevance and role of pharmacists in healthcare delivery
Timeline
Pharmacist-in-Charge, Hepatobiliary Ward
Surgical Department, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
02.2021 - Current
Housemanship
Police Hospital
09.2020 - 12.2020
Locum
Batoul Pharmacy
09.2020 - 12.2020
Doctor of Pharmacy -
KNUST
09.2013 - 06.2019