Esther Sienma Nandara
Accra
Summary
Strategic pharmacist and healthcare leader with two decades of progressive experience in pharmacy practice, pharmaceutical services management, and healthcare supply chain leadership. Proven expertise in providing strategic direction for pharmacy operations, leading multidisciplinary teams, and strengthening medication management systems to enhance service delivery, patient safety, and health outcomes. Skilled in workforce development, resource optimization, pharmaceutical policy implementation, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and continuous quality improvement. Adept at building high-performing teams through training, mentorship, and collaborative leadership while promoting the rational, safe, and patient-centered use of medicines. Recognized for driving operational excellence, evidence-based decision-making, and sustainable improvements in pharmaceutical services within complex healthcare environments.
Overview
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1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Chief Pharmacist
Ghana Armed Forces(37. Military Hospital)
Accra
03.2022 - Current
- Provide leadership, coaching, and professional guidance to junior pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, interns, and support staff.
- Develop and implement comprehensive onboarding and training programs for newly employed pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and interns, with emphasis on pharmaceutical care, effective communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution.
- Assess staff training and continuing professional development needs, coordinating targeted capacity-building initiatives to enhance individual and team capabilities.
- Collaborate with Officer-in-Charge and senior management to coordinate pharmacy operations and implement strategic initiatives for continuous departmental improvement.
- Monitor daily pharmacy operations, evaluate performance indicators, and address operational bottlenecks to maintain service continuity and optimize resource utilization.
- Develop, review, and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies, and workflow improvements to strengthen operational efficiency, quality assurance, and service delivery.
- Work closely with management and clinical stakeholders to streamline product selection processes across satellite pharmacies and ensure alignment with therapeutic and operational requirements.
Principal Pharmacist
Ghana Armed Forces(37. Military Hospital)
Accra
03.2017 - 02.2022
- Provided leadership and oversight for pharmaceutical services within the OB/GYN Department, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centered pharmaceutical care.
- Collaborated with clinicians, nurses, and departmental leadership to maintain continuous availability of essential maternity medicines and supplies, ensuring alignment with departmental requirements.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support maternal health outcomes and improve the quality of pharmaceutical services within the department.
- Coordinated the procurement, receipt, storage, and distribution of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies to support uninterrupted service delivery within the maternity pharmacy.
- Managed forecasting, inventory control, and stock replenishment to enhance product availability and reduce stockouts and expiries.
- Evaluated potential vendors for drug supply contracts, ensuring competitive pricing without sacrificing quality standards.
- Monitored workflow efficiency and resource utilization, implementing process improvements that enhanced operational performance and patient service.
- Provided training, mentorship, and performance guidance to pharmacy staff and trainees to strengthen professional competence and service quality.
Senior Pharmacist
Ghana Armed Forces(37. Military Hospital)
Accra
07.2015 - 02.2017
- Coordinated day-to-day operations of Pediatric Pharmacy, delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care services to pediatric patients.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to plan, monitor, review, and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of drugs and drug regimens, providing advice on drug applications and characteristics.
- Provided information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings, contributing insights that informed comprehensive care plans.
- Managed inventory of pharmaceuticals and supplies, ensuring optimal stock levels to support uninterrupted patient care.
- Taught pharmacy students serving as interns in preparation for licensure.
Pharmacist and Medical Logistics Officer
UN Level I hospital
Al Qawzah
12.2014 - 06.2015
- Managed pharmaceutical services in mission area, overseeing prescription review, dispensing, medication counseling, and delivery of pharmaceutical care to military personnel, enhancing access to necessary medications.
- Collaborated with UNIFIL Headquarters Hospital Pharmacist to enhance pharmaceutical service delivery, ensuring availability and appropriate use of essential medicines for mission success.
- Coordinated pre-deployment vaccination activities for troops in collaboration with the Public Health Division of 37 Military Hospital, ensuring compliance with mission health requirements, including yellow fever and other mandatory vaccinations.
- Coordinated medical logistics activities to ensure uninterrupted healthcare delivery, managing pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and equipment for mission operations, supporting operational readiness.
- Partnered with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to plan and deliver disease prevention, health promotion, and medical preparedness education programs for troops.
- Contributed to operational readiness assessments and contingent-owned equipment inspections, ensuring compliance with United Nations mission requirements and standards.
Senior Pharmacist
Ghana Armed Forces(37. Military Hospital)
Accra
09.2013 - 11.2014
- Collaborated with specialist physicians and the multidisciplinary healthcare team to optimize medication therapy, support clinical decision-making, and improve patient outcomes.
- Counselled patients on medication use and provided HIV counselling services, enhancing treatment adherence and patient education.
- Conducted medication reviews and delivered pharmaceutical care, promoting safe medication practices within the ward.
- Managed and replenished ward emergency medicine trays, ensuring emergency preparedness and compliance with established standards.
Pharmacist and Medical Logistics Officer
UN level II hospital
Bouke
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Supported the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the UN Level II Hospital by ensuring the continuous availability of pharmaceuticals, medical consumables, and equipment required for healthcare service delivery.
- Coordinated procurement, receipt, storage, and distribution of medical supplies and pharmaceuticals, ensuring uninterrupted hospital operations.
- Managed the timely distribution of pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and equipment across hospital departments to support clinical and operational needs.
- Implemented inventory management and stock control practices, including routine stocktaking, inventory reconciliation, and monitoring of expiry dates to minimize wastage and prevent stockouts.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to streamline operational processes, optimize resource utilization, and enhance healthcare service delivery.
- Provided pharmaceutical care services, including prescription review, medication dispensing, and patient counseling, in accordance with established professional standards.
Pharmacist and Medical Logistics Officer
UN Level I Hospital
Bondoukou
06.2009 - 06.2010
- Led the development of inventory requirements and supply planning for essential pharmaceuticals, medical consumables, and healthcare commodities required for a one-year peacekeeping mission.
- Coordinated management and monitoring of medical supplies, ensuring continuous healthcare service delivery within mission area.
- Provided pharmaceutical care services, including prescription review, medication dispensing, and patient counseling in accordance with established professional standards.
- Enhanced inventory control and stock management to ensure availability of essential medicines and reduce stock-related risks.
- Collaborated with medical and logistics personnel to support operational readiness and the effective delivery of healthcare services in a resource-constrained environment.
- Supervised and coordinated the activities of support personnel, ensuring efficient workflow, adherence to procedures, and quality service delivery.
- Educated military personnel on HIV/AIDS prevention through health awareness activities, promoting healthy behaviors and disease prevention.
Pharmacist at Medical Stores and Equipment Depot
Ghana Armed Forces
Accra
07.2007 - 05.2009
- Managed the receipt, inspection, storage, and inventory control of vaccines, laboratory reagents and infusions to ensure product quality, accountability, and availability.
- Monitored stock levels and consumption patterns to inform inventory replenishment decisions, minimizing stockouts and excess inventory.
- Implemented inventory management practices and stock monitoring systems to improve supply chain visibility and accountability.
- Participated in the selection and management of pharmaceuticals, medical consumables, and healthcare commodities for 37 Military Hospital, outstation health facilities, and United Nations peacekeeping missions.
- Contributed to forecasting, quantification, and supply planning activities to promote the timely availability of essential medicines and medical supplies.
- Collaborated with doctors, nurses, logistics, and procurement teams to strengthen supply chain operations and support healthcare service delivery during emergencies and military exercises.
Education
PHD - Business Administration-Supply Chain Management
Ghana Institute of Management And Public Administration
Accra12-2025
Master of Business Administration - Marketing
Ghana Institute of Management And Public Administration
Accra06-2014
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi06-2005
Skills
- Pharmaceutical Services Management
- Pharmacy Operations Management
- Pharmaceutical Care
- Medication Management Systems
- Therapeutic Selection
- Pharmaceutical Procurement
- Pharmaceutical Distribution
- Inventory Management
- Quality Assurance & Continuous Quality Improvement
- Vendor Management
- Resource Optimization
- Stakeholder Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Workforce Planning
- Staff Development
- Coaching & Mentoring
- Policy Implementation
- Evidence-Based Decision-Making
Affiliations
- Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana
- International Pharmaceutical Federation
- Ghana Institute of Procurement and Supply
Certification
- Certificate in Medication Therapy Management (MTM), Ghana College of Pharmacists, 2025.
- Certificate in Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management, Novartis Value Chain Academy & Ghana College of Pharmacists, June 2024.
- Certificate in Fundamentals of Quality in Supply, Novartis Value Chain Academy & Ghana College of Pharmacists, June 2024.
Awards
Second Runner-Up, 2024, CARISCA PhD Dissertation Award
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer Consultant, Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH), 01/01/18, 12/31/22, Provided advisory support to the AGM Dinner Planning Committee on event planning, logistics coordination, and operational organization., Advised the committee on volunteer recruitment strategies, task allocation, and workforce coordination to support effective event execution., Offered strategic recommendations on resource planning, stakeholder engagement, and logistical arrangements to enhance the overall success of AGM dinner activities.
Timeline
Deputy Chief Pharmacist
Ghana Armed Forces(37. Military Hospital)
03.2022 - Current
Principal Pharmacist
Ghana Armed Forces(37. Military Hospital)
03.2017 - 02.2022
Senior Pharmacist
Ghana Armed Forces(37. Military Hospital)
07.2015 - 02.2017
Pharmacist and Medical Logistics Officer
UN Level I hospital
12.2014 - 06.2015
Senior Pharmacist
Ghana Armed Forces(37. Military Hospital)
09.2013 - 11.2014
Pharmacist and Medical Logistics Officer
UN level II hospital
08.2012 - 08.2013
Pharmacist and Medical Logistics Officer
UN Level I Hospital
06.2009 - 06.2010
Pharmacist at Medical Stores and Equipment Depot
Ghana Armed Forces
07.2007 - 05.2009
PHD - Business Administration-Supply Chain Management
Ghana Institute of Management And Public Administration
Master of Business Administration - Marketing
Ghana Institute of Management And Public Administration
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology