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JESSICA ANIM BOADI

Pharmacist
Accra

Summary

Dedicated pharmacist with hands-on experience and diligent problem-solver with resourceful approach to challenges and aims at impacting the health care in the country. Use every opportunity as a learning avenue to continually improve on my knowledge and capabilities as a health professional. Excellent communicator with focus on results. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Research Assistant

University of Ghana School of Pharmacy
Accra
03.2022 - Current
  • Attending consultant meetings and writing minutes on projects conducted
  • Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
  • Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
  • Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
  • Collected research data through interviewing over 15 resource persons.
  • Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.
  • Worked with principal investigators to coordinate qualitative research.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Scheduled over 30 appointments with test subjects over phone and through email

Pharmacist

Healthmark Pharmacy
Kwabenya, Accra
11.2020 - Current
  • Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications and counselled patients on drugs.
  • Provided education and support to reduce obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
  • Implemented security protocols to protect patient data.
  • Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
  • Educated patients on medication, tools and equipment to promote patient-centered care and increase adherence to treatment.
  • Dispensed medications and communicated with prescribers regarding therapeutic incompatibilities.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained 85% of staff, enabling business to serve more patients.
  • Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
  • Helped patients overcome vaccine hesitancy by providing facts about efficacy and safety data.
  • Inspected drug storage sites, monitored drug supply expiration dates and verified proper supply levels.
  • Managed pharmaceutical supply procurement and management processes.
  • Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
  • Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
  • Assessed patient knowledge of chosen therapy to tailor counselling to meet needs of individual patients.
  • Increased daily sales by 80%
  • Communicated issues and reactions to specific medications to intercept potential errors.

Teaching Assistant

University of Ghana School of Pharmacy
Accra
01.2021 - 06.2021
  • Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Recorded grades for coursework and tests in online reporting system.
  • Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.

Pharmacist Analyst

Sanisphere Market Research
Accra
07.2020 - 09.2020
  • Visited 35 community pharmacies in both Accra and Kumasi spending 8 hours in each pharmacy
  • Identified various branded medications on the market to input data in a software
  • Collected accurate data of branded medication to help in market research
  • Evaluated and optimized clinical software, applying established and end-user feedback.
  • Researched and validated clinical data.

Pharmacy Intern

Kabs Pharmacy
Accra
07.2018 - 09.2018
  • Under supervision of Principal Pharmacist, performed the following duties:
  • Advised patients regarding instructions for medication administrations, expected outcomes of treatment, possible adverse effects, and potential over-the-counter drug interactions
  • Compared prescription details against safety standards and insurance requirements to support patients.
  • Reviewing patient medication history and allergy history
  • Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
  • Interpreting physician’s medication order and prescriptions
  • Assisted with administrative tasks such as stock taking and staff scheduling

Education

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

University of Ghana, Legon
Accra, Ghana
05.2016 - 05.2020

High School Diploma -

St. Roses Senior High School
Akwatia, Ghana
05.2013 - 05.2016

Skills

Excellent team player

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projects


  • Research assistant on the End Term Assessment of the implementation of Ghana AMR Policy and National Action Plan (NAP) (2017 -2021) and Nepal.
  • Collaborated with a principal investigator at University of Ghana to work on a research: An exploratory study of the mandate and function of national pharmaceutical services units in low- and middle-income countries – A case study of Kenya, Cote d’Ivoire and Nepal.
  • Research assistant with a principal investigator at University of Ghana to work on a research "Improving Equitable Access to Essential Medicines in Ghana 29th – 30th April 2021"(AMIPS project) Introduction to Health Technology Assessment and Value-based Pricing Strategies for pharmaceuticals.
  • Collaborated with a principal investigator at University of Ghana to work on a research: An exploratory study of the mandate and function of national pharmaceutical services units in low- and middle-income countries – A case study of Kenya, Cote d’Ivoire and Nepal.
  • Our girls, our future Finance and technology accelerator Yielding Accomplished African Women (YAAW) Alumna July 2020 – August 2020

Leadership Roles

  • General Secretary, University of Ghana Pharmacy Students’ Association

Planned activities for the association, organize meetings for the board and general meetings for members of association. Write letters of invitation for quest and funding and effective dissemination of information to members of the association.



  • Deputy coordinator, PENSA Legon, Jubl-ish branch

Organizing church meetings and planning overseeing the coordination of church activities



  • Organizing Secretary,Science Club, St. Roses Senior High School

I was responsible for organizing club meeting and ensuring most science students were present and participated in all club activities. All activities were fun and educative which improved attendance and participation tremendously.

Timeline

Research Assistant

University of Ghana School of Pharmacy
03.2022 - Current

Teaching Assistant

University of Ghana School of Pharmacy
01.2021 - 06.2021

Pharmacist

Healthmark Pharmacy
11.2020 - Current

Pharmacist Analyst

Sanisphere Market Research
07.2020 - 09.2020

Pharmacy Intern

Kabs Pharmacy
07.2018 - 09.2018

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

University of Ghana, Legon
05.2016 - 05.2020

High School Diploma -

St. Roses Senior High School
05.2013 - 05.2016
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