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Work History
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Esther SIENMA Nandara

Esther SIENMA Nandara

Accra

Summary

Experienced registered pharmacist skilled in medical logistics management and pharmaceutical care. Demonstrated success in materials management. Committed to enhancing health systems and optimizing patient outcomes through effective supply chain management. Strong team player with exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring smooth operations in hospital settings.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Chief Pharmacist at Main Chemist

Ghana Armed Forces (37 Military Hospital)
Accra
03.2022 - Current
  • Delivering training on diverse SOPs linked with pharmaceutical care and operations, acquainting pharmacists and interns with standard protocols.
  • Facilitating the growth and skill enhancement of team members through continuous guidance.
  • Organizing continuous education on the latest trends in disease management by liaising with pharmaceutical companies.
  • Collaborating with management to streamline the process of product selection across all satellite pharmacies.
  • Contributing to the enhancement of product forecasting and quantification methods.
  • Assisting with supplier evaluation and selection.
  • Enhancing the skills of my team by educating them about effective inventory management.

Principal Pharmacist at Maternity Pharmacy

Ghana Armed Forces
Accra
03.2017 - 09.2021
  • Delivered excellent pharmaceutical care services to patients.
  • Collaboratively secured regular stocking of essential maternity-related medications and other medical supplies as per OB/GYN departmental requirements.
  • Coordinated procurement and distribution of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies to maternity pharmacy.
  • Implemented efficient inventory management practices through accurate counting and reconciliation.
  • Oversaw the workflow and progress of 10 subordinates, ensuring quality control and timely task completion under tight schedules.

Acting Senior Pharmacist at Pediatric Pharmacy

Ghana Armed Forces(37 Military Hospital)
Accra
07.2015 - 08.2016
  • Coordinated daily department operations for superior pharmaceutical service delivery.
  • Collaborated with head of pediatric unit to select products.
  • Managed a team of five pharmacy technicians, providing training, supervision, and motivation.
  • Performed inventory checks and maintained accurate reconciliations.

Pharmacist and Medical Logistics Officer

UN Level I hospital(UNIFIL)
Lebanon
12.2014 - 06.2015

Liaised with the public health division of 37 Military hospitals before deployment to the mission area for vaccination of troops against yellow fever and other relevant vaccines.

Assumed diverse responsibilities in the mission area including but not limited to:

  • Carried out various pharmacy responsibilities such as auditing prescriptions, serving and counseling patients.
  • Worked in collaboration with UNIFIL headquarters hospital pharmacist to optimize pharmaceutical services for troops.
  • Partnered with battalion's general logistics officer to ensure scheduled maintenance of medical equipment throughout a six-month deployment.
  • Collaborated with medical team members to coordinate disease prevention and management lectures for troops under command.
  • Worked alongside colleagues in the medical cell, delivering cost-free medical assistance and health awareness initiatives to the surrounding population within our area of operation.
  • Played a vital role in ensuring successful operational readiness and contingent-owned equipment inspections.

Medical Logistics Officer and Pharmacist

UN level II hospital Cote D’Ivoire
Bouke
08.2012 - 08.2013

My main responsibility was to contribute to the hospital's efficiency and effectiveness as a level II hospital in sector east of UNOCI by ensuring the availability of medical equipment, consumables, and pharmaceuticals for the hospital's operations.

Other Duties.

  • Managed medical supplies procurement prior to and during deployment.
  • Liaised with vendors to hasten urgent supply delivery post-deployment
  • Conducted regular stocktaking to minimize expiry dates, prevent shortages, and consistently maintained the availability of high-quality supplies.
  • Timely supply distribution across various departments.
  • Worked cross-functionally with various teams in the hospital to improve operational effectiveness and drive efficiency.
  • Delivered routine pharmaceutical services like prescription audits, patient counseling and serving.
  • Actively contributed to various operational readiness and contingent-owned equipment inspections.

Pharmacist and Medical Logistics Officer

UN Level I Hospital(UNOCI)
Bondoukuo
06.2009 - 06.2010

Responsibilities.

  • Created an inventory of essential medical commodities and medications required for a year-long mission.
  • Executed routine pharmacy duties by auditing prescriptions, serving, and counseling patients.
  • Supervision and coordination of work handled by support personnel.
  • Developed competencies as a peer educator for HIV-AIDS

Pharmacist at Medical Stores and Equipment Depot

Ghana Armed Forces(Ghana Armed Forces Medical Stores and Equipment Depot)
07.2007 - 05.2009
  • Contributed to the selection of products for 37 Military Hospital as well as out-station health posts and UN peacekeeping missions.
  • Participated in product forecast and quantitative analysis efforts.
  • Assisted in coordinating procurement procedures with Burma Camp's team for the Ghana Armed Forces.
  • Managed the receipt and control of medical supplies.
  • Contributed to report preparation and analysis of supply chain metrics.

Education

MBA - Marketing

GIMPA
09-2014

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
01-2005

Ph.D. - Business Administration( Supply Chain Management)

GIMPA
Accra, Ghana

Skills

  • Work Scheduling
  • Staff Development
  • Inventory Management
  • Presentation Design
  • Quality Assurance
  • Customer Service Management
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Team Leadership
  • Coaching and Mentoring

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Deputy Chief Pharmacist at Main Chemist

Ghana Armed Forces (37 Military Hospital)
03.2022 - Current

Principal Pharmacist at Maternity Pharmacy

Ghana Armed Forces
03.2017 - 09.2021

Acting Senior Pharmacist at Pediatric Pharmacy

Ghana Armed Forces(37 Military Hospital)
07.2015 - 08.2016

Pharmacist and Medical Logistics Officer

UN Level I hospital(UNIFIL)
12.2014 - 06.2015

Medical Logistics Officer and Pharmacist

UN level II hospital Cote D’Ivoire
08.2012 - 08.2013

Pharmacist and Medical Logistics Officer

UN Level I Hospital(UNOCI)
06.2009 - 06.2010

Pharmacist at Medical Stores and Equipment Depot

Ghana Armed Forces(Ghana Armed Forces Medical Stores and Equipment Depot)
07.2007 - 05.2009

MBA - Marketing

GIMPA

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology

Ph.D. - Business Administration( Supply Chain Management)

GIMPA
Esther SIENMA Nandara