RICHARD OPOKU NKRUMAH
Kumasi
Summary
I'm a dedicated pharmacy professional with practical experience gained through internships and hands-on roles. Strong background in patient care, medication counselling, and team collaboration to enhance healthcare delivery. Committed to improving patient outcomes through effective communication and a comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical practices.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Medical Sales Representative
AstraZeneca
Kumasi, Ashanti Region
02.2026 - Current
- Provided accurate information about drug prescriptions, contraindications, and side effects to health practitioners to ensure safe drug usage.
- Delivered presentations on medical products to healthcare professionals to increase knowledge and understanding.
- Contributed to cross-functional teams on projects aimed at improving business processes and achieving process efficiencies.
- Travelled across assigned territory for client meetings to maximise reach within the target market.
- Attended industry conferences and seminars for networking and to stay informed on the latest industry trends.
- Collaborated with team members from various departments to achieve overall company objectives.
- Maintained current knowledge of competitor activities through market research to inform strategic planning.
- Updated doctors regarding changes in medical regulations or new drug introductions to support informed decision-making.
- Tailored communication styles based on audience to enhance message delivery during presentations.
Community Pharmacy Manager
Oasis 316 Pharmacy
Kumasi, Ghana
11.2024 - 07.2025
- Managed daily pharmacy operations, including inventory control, procurement, and staff supervision which resulted in efficient service delivery and client satisfaction.
- Implemented patient counselling program to enhance medication adherence and optimize therapeutic outcomes in the community.
- Managed prescriptions processing systems to ensure accuracy, reduce errors and maintain patient confidentiality, increasing patient trust by 90% in a quarter.
- Trained and mentored pharmacy students and interns in clinical pharmacy practices and community health protocols.
- Oversaw daily pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards resulting in efficient workflow in a community pharmacy setting.
Pharmacy House Officer
Tafo Government Hospital Ministry of Health
Tafo
05.2024 - 06.2025
- Dispensed medications accurately and counselled patients on proper drug use and potential side effects.
- Trained and mentored 6th year pharmacy students, interns and students in clinical pharmacy practices and hospital protocols.
- Participated in hospital pharmacy audits and contributed to quality improvement initiatives.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary health teams during ward rounds to review prescriptions and provide pharmaceutical care interventions.
- Supported clinical pharmacy services by assisting in medication reconciliation and therapeutic drug monitoring.
- Educated clinicians and other hospital staff on updated pharmaceutical guidelines and safe medication practices.
- Managed inventory and procurement of pharmaceuticals, ensuring timely availability of essential medicines.
- Educated patients on chronic disease management and adherence to prescribed treatment regimen to improve health outcomes.
- Collaborated with pharmacist and healthcare teams to review prescriptions and minimize drug interactions.
Researcher (Field Analyst)
Sanisphere POP
Kumasi
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Observed sales of pharmaceutical products selected pharmacies.
- Observed and recorded brands of products that are being sold out on the market in selected pharmacies.
- Observed and recorded brands of pharmaceutical products that are substituted for other brands when a prescription is being served.
Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant
Royal Ann College
Vitin-Tamale
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted my lecturer in laboratory and classroom instruction for pharmacy and clinical science courses, enhancing students understanding of complex concepts.
- Supported faculty in grading assignments and exams, maintaining detailed records of students’ progress and participation.
- Collaborated in research conducted by Tamale Teaching Hospital by collecting, analyzing, and presenting data on pharmaceutical usage of medication, adherence and abuse.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Undergraduate
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi 09.2017 - 09.2023
Skills
- Pharmacy software program
- Microsoft office suit HTML
- Django Python Wordpress
- Team work and collaboration
- Field sales experience
- Specialised product training
- Direct patient care experience
- Product portfolio management
Certification
- HTML masterclass Certificate for HTML masterclass course
- Python masterclass for developers Python masterclass course
- Doctor of pharmacy (PHARM D) Certification of Doctor of Pharmacy degree
- Mastercard health entrepreneurship summit Summit organized and sponsored by Mastercard lasting 3 weeks
- Health promotion and awareness Certificate of participation
Languages
English
Fluent
Twi
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Accomplishments
- Certificate of participation in National Science and Math's quiz Participation certificate 2016-12-01
- Certificate of participation in Kumasi Anglican senior high school (KASS) interclass quiz competition Participation certificate 2016-10-01
- Award for academic excellence Award at Lighthouse Junior High School 2014-05-04
References
References available upon request.
Courses
- WordPress bootcamp 2024-03
- HTML masterclass 2023-03
- Django series with Dr. Obed 2023-03
- Python masterclass for developers 2022-04
Leadership Experience, Volunteering and Community Service
- Health screening event 2023-12
- Compassion Ghana health screening Health screening event 2021-08
- Perfect faith medical team health screening Health screening event 2020-09
- Vice president, Science students’ association of Kumasi Anglican SHS 2017
- Mentor, Faculty of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences, College of Health Science, KNUST
- University at Buffalo foundation health screening
- PSGH Ashanti region health screening Health screening event
Research experience
- KNUST undergraduate Research 2020-07 – 2021-09
- Investigated the anti-efflux properties and anti-biofilm forming properties of Aframomum melegueto
- Investigated the minimum inhibitory concentration of Aframomum melegueto
- Investigated the percentage biofilm inhibitory properties of Aframomum melegueta.
Internships
- Student pharmacist 2022-10 – 2023-09
- Dispensed medication as per written prescription. Tamale Teaching Hospital, Tamale
- Collaborated with medical doctors to provide patient centered care and provided medication consultation to optimize drug therapy.
- Provided evidence based and cost-effective drug recommendations.
- Counselled patients on medications, its administration, storage and potential adverse effects.
- Partook in ward rounds and made clinical interventions.
- Stock taking
- Reconstituted medications for patients
- Student pharmacist 2022-02 – 2022-03
- Accessed, reviewed and dispensed prescriptions Mikaado pharmacy, Adum
- Reviewed medication effectiveness and toxicology monitoring for patients
- Checked patient's vitals and other relevant rapid diagnostic tests.
- Student pharmacist 2021-09 – 2021-11
- Dispensed pharmaceuticals as prescribed by medical doctors. Adiyaa pharmacy, Mmbrom - Ashanti
- Reviewed prescriptions to ensure accuracy and its sustainability to patients.
- Monitored drug therapists to avoid medication related interactions, drug disease interactions and also progress of medication therapy.
- Ensured proper storage of pharmaceuticals.
- I started my hospital pharmacy practice where I learnt patient centered care and individualized therapy. Tafo Government Hospital, Tafo
- Student pharmacist 2019-09 – 2019-10
- I did my first community pharmacy practice Where I learnt basic pharmaceutics, prescription reading and validation, serving of prescription, patient counselling and a few. Achie Bay pharmacy, Meduma
- I also learnt prescription auditing and also did some timely interventions which improved healthcare
Excellent work ethics
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication
- Effective prioritization of task Active listening skills
- Proven ability to meet deadlines
- Flexibility in handling changes and unexpected challenges
Key competencies
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication
- Active listening
- Effective Time management
- Effective prioritization of task
- Proven ability to meet deadlines
- Proactive engagement
Timeline
Medical Sales Representative
AstraZeneca
02.2026 - Current
Community Pharmacy Manager
Oasis 316 Pharmacy
11.2024 - 07.2025
Researcher (Field Analyst)
Sanisphere POP
08.2024 - 11.2024
Pharmacy House Officer
Tafo Government Hospital Ministry of Health
05.2024 - 06.2025
Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant
Royal Ann College
10.2022 - 08.2023
Doctor of Pharmacy - Undergraduate
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
09.2017 - 09.2023