Justina De-Graft
Sunyani
Summary
Motivated Pharmacy graduate with a strong interest in community pharmacy practice. Skilled in prescription evaluation, patient counselling, and promoting the rational use of medicines. Committed to delivering safe, patient-centered care while adhering to ethical and regulatory standards. I have excellent oral and written communication skills, adaptable, and eager to gain diverse experience as a locum pharmacist.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Pharmacy Intern
Sunyani Teaching Hospital
Sunyani
11.2024 - 08.2025
- Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy, appropriateness, and drug interactions
- Counselled patients on correct medication use, side effects, and adherence
- Assisted in dispensing and stock management
- Provided drug information to patients and healthcare professionals
- Supported management of common conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, malaria, infections, and pain
- Assisted with extemporaneous preparations
Pharm D Experiential Trainee
Food and Drugs Authority (FDA)
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Trained in pharmacovigilance, ADR reporting, and medicine safety relevant to community pharmacy.
- Participated in market surveillance and product verification to ensure medicine quality and patient safety.
- Applied regulatory knowledge to safe storage, dispensing, and counselling practices.
- Ashanti Region-Ghana
Pharmacy Intern
Laud K Pharmacy
Boadi Junction
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Supported pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications to patients.
- Entered prescription information into pharmacy management systems accurately.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to optimize patient care strategies.
- Observed and documented patient reactions to medications for follow-up review.
- Provided patient counseling on medication use and health-related topics.
- Observed pharmacy technicians in the preparation of medications.
- Educated patients regarding proper use of their medications.
- Maintained records of controlled substances and monitored inventory levels.
- Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
Pharmacy Intern
Dartah Pharmacy
Sunyani
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Performed prescription audits to identify drug-related problems.
- Packaged and labelled medicines accurately for patient supply.
- Counselled patients on medicine use, adherence, and disease prevention.
- Collaborated with the pharmacy staff to ensure quality and efficient service delivery.
Pharmacy Intern
Endorm Chemist
Fumesua-Kumasi
10.2020 - 11.2020
- Assisted with dispensing, labelling, and OTC counselling under supervision.
- Supported stock control, expiry monitoring, and medicine storage.
- Worked with pharmacy staff to deliver safe, patient-centered services.
- Fumesua-Kumasi
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
Kumasi , Ghana 09.2019 - 10.2025
WASSCE - General Science
St. Monica's Senior High School
Asante-Mampong, Ghana 09.2016 - 06.2019
Skills
- Prescription review and safe medicines management
- Patient counselling and health education
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Proficient use of IT systems
- Professional, empathetic, and patient-focused
References
Provided upon request
Leadership And Volunteer Experience
- Health Promotion Volunteer, Lady Pharmacists Association of Ghana, 07/01/25, Participated in a menstrual hygiene education and advocacy campaign, Provided health education and community outreach
- MCF’s Sustainable Business Start-Ups Cohort Group 2 President, 04/01/24, 05/31/24, Organized meetings and coordinated team discussions., Reviewed project work and provided corrections., Presented final project through PowerPoint.
Certificates And Honors
- Certificate of Participation, Mastercard Foundation Sustainable Business Start-Ups Entrepreneurship Training, 2024
- Certificate of Service, Students’ Representative Council (St. Monica's Senior High School), 2019
Languages
English
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Pharmacy Intern
Sunyani Teaching Hospital
11.2024 - 08.2025
Pharm D Experiential Trainee
Food and Drugs Authority (FDA)
07.2024 - 08.2024
Pharmacy Intern
Laud K Pharmacy
03.2024 - 04.2024
Pharmacy Intern
Dartah Pharmacy
10.2023 - 11.2023
Pharmacy Intern
Endorm Chemist
10.2020 - 11.2020
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
09.2019 - 10.2025
WASSCE - General Science
St. Monica's Senior High School
09.2016 - 06.2019