Mark Precious Ernest
Data Analyst | Public Health Pharmacist | HIV Supply Chain Specialist
Calabar,CR
Summary
Experienced pharmacist and supply chain professional with over 5 years of expertise in enhancing health commodity logistics for PEPFAR/USAID programs in Nigeria. Demonstrated track record of reducing stockouts by 40% across 35+ facilities through improved forecasting and distribution strategies. Skilled in training healthcare workers on effective inventory management practices and reporting procedures. Proficient in implementing tailored solutions that align with Nigeria's unique health system context, utilizing data from DHIS2 and NHLMIS to address critical supply chain challenges.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Technical Assistant, Pharmacy Services/State Logistics POC
ECEWS (ACE-5 Project)
Calabar, CR
10.2022 - Current
- Managed the transition from EPIC to ACE-5 project across Cross River State, ensuring all 54 facilities had continuous ARV supply
- Created a new distribution matrix that reduced stockouts by 40% - now used as a model for other states
- Introduced bimonthly facility visits to check storage conditions (temperature, cleanliness, stock organization)
- Improved DHIS2 reporting rates from 70% to 98% by training facility staff
- Developed a simplified reporting template that reduced errors by 30%
- Analyze CRIRRF reports monthly to identify and fix supply gaps.
- Provide technical and programmatic support to strengthen pharmacy systems in Akpabuyo LGA, Cross River State.
- Build pharmacy focal persons capacity on Pharmacy Best Practices including Logistics and inventory management.
- Offer pharmaceutical care within the health facilities and community and in collaboration with other partners on the ACE-5 project..
- Collate, review and report weekly stock status on District Health Information Software 2 (DHIS), Daily Performance Tracker (DPT) and share the same with the pharmacy team and Howard University Global Initiative Nigeria Country Office.
- Develop Distribution Matrix for pharmacy related supplies to the State.
- Coordinate the redistribution of commodities to project facilities under the supervision of the State's Logistics Advisor.
- Design and forecast ARV utilization for track zero, Frontloading and interruption in treatment drive.
- Provide technical support on logistics and inventory management to pharmacists in the southern cluster of the Cross river ACE-5 project.
- Analyze and Monitor bi-monthly CRIRRF reports shared on the Nigeria Health Logistics Management Information System platform.
- Carry out Post distribution gap Analysis for making informed decisions on commodities supplied, supply gaps and making Requisitions.
- Carry out duties as assigned by the Cross River State Logistics Advisor.
- Trained 50+ Government healthcare workers on proper logistics management
- Trained 30+ Community Pharmacists on proper logistics management
Consultant Pharmacist
Howard University Global Initiative Nigeria
Calabar, Cross River State
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Pharmacy Logistics focal person responsible for the development of distribution matrix for pharmacy consumables and ensuring safe delivery to the responsible facilities.
- Collation of Monthly Stock status reports, Sc_Curr Data and bi monthly CRIRRF for analysis and subsequent reporting to the State Senior Pharmacy Specialist .
- Overseeing Community ART Teams in drug supply and clients management.
- Ensure proper inventory management of ARVs, IPT, and other drugs in the facility.
- Preparation of bimonthly drug update for the management.
- Follow up in calls to remind clients for their appointments.
- Report adverse drug reaction and documentation in NAFDAC form.
- Planning, monitoring and follow up on drug distribution.
- Improved patient adherence to medications through personalized counseling and education sessions on proper use and potential side effects.
Corper Pharmacist
Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital
Calabar, Cross River State
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with pharmacy team members to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in quality of care.
- Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
- Conducted regular audits of the pharmacy's controlled substances inventory, ensuring accurate record-keeping and preventing diversion or theft.
- Worked as a supervising pharmacist at the ARV clinic.
- Screening, collection of samples, testing (RDT), contact tracing, follow-up, sensitization and documentation of COVID-19 results obtained from over 3000 Corp members during the November, December and January NYSC orientation camps
Superintendent Pharmacist
Wessa Pharmacy Ltd..
Calabar, Cross River State
03.2019 - 10.2020
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
- Implemented safety protocols for reduced workplace accidents and improved employee wellbeing.
- Analyzed reports to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective action.
- Worked with specialized teams to accomplish all objectives and achieve goals.
- Stock Inventory management
- Anti retroviral dispensing and documentation
- Offering of pharmaceutical services to both PLHIV and Non-PLHIV
- Offering of First aid Services
- Monthly and biannual stock reporting of both ARVs and OTCs
Education
Masters in Public Health - Public Health
Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria 10.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Uyo
Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria 04.2018 - 12.2018
Skills
Health logistics management
End-to-end distribution solutions
Proficient in ARV projections
Facility-Level Mentoring
Supply Chain Risk Assessment
Data analysis
Logistics software proficiency (DHIS-2,NHLMIS)
Inventory distribution
Supply chain operations
Executive Certifications
- Logistics Management of HIV Commodities, ACE-5 Nigeria, 2024
- Advanced Procurement & Supply Operations, CIPS UK, 2024
- Data Analytics Professional Certificate, IBM/edX, 2023
- Project Management in Global Health, University of Washington, 2021
Degree
- B.Pharm
- MPH(c)
State Of Origin
Akwa Ibom
Education Certifications
- MPH (In Progress), Ahmadu Bello University
- B.Pharm, University of Uyo, 2018
Lga
Eastern Obolo
Accomplishments
- Best Technical Assistant Pharmacy Services 2024
Cross River State ECEWS ACE-5 TEAM
Recognized for outstanding contributions to Pharmacy Services and HIV commodity logistics as the most reliable and dependable pharmacist in the team.
Certification
Project Management in Global Health/ University of Washington
References
Dr. Pharm, Ekpeyoung Eteka
State Pharmacy manager
Howard University Global Initiative Nigeria, Cross River State.
Cross river state.
ekpenyoungeteka@gmail.com
0802 764 0022
PharmD. Blessing Asuquo
State Pharmacy Manager
Howard University Global Initiative in Nigeria, Delta state.
blessing.asuquo@howard.edu
0703 675 5573
Omeh Idoko Onuche, PharmD; B. Pharm. Technical Director, Clinical Pharmacy Services,
Howard University Global Initiative Nigeria (HUGIN)
M: 070.346.30307; 090.539.66038
E: onuche.omeh@howard.edu; pharmonuche@gmail.com
Timeline
Masters in Public Health - Public Health
Ahmadu Bello University
10.2024 - Current
Logistics Management of HIV Commodities | ACE-5 Nigeria
09-2024
Data Analytics Professional Certificate/edx
07-2024
Advanced Procurement & Supply Operations | CIPS UK
08-2023
Introduction to supply chain Management/ ARC ESM
11-2022
Technical Assistant, Pharmacy Services/State Logistics POC
ECEWS (ACE-5 Project)
10.2022 - Current
Project Management in Global Health/ University of Washington
03-2021
Consultant Pharmacist
Howard University Global Initiative Nigeria
01.2021 - 09.2022
Corper Pharmacist
Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital
02.2020 - 01.2021
Superintendent Pharmacist
Wessa Pharmacy Ltd..
03.2019 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Uyo
04.2018 - 12.2018
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