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Okafor Prosper Sopuluchukwu
Lagos
Summary
Organized, dependable, and curious individual successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
24
24
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Product Manager
Advantage Pharmaceuticals Limited
Lagos
01.2022 - Current
- Established criteria for each milestone within product roadmap as means to measure developmental progress.
- Conceptualized and deployed enhanced product features and optimized implementation for use in marketing strategies.
- Collected customer requirements, directed testing and conducted continuous evaluations to make proactive adjustments to marketing approaches.
- Developed product documentation to communicate upcoming features and products to internal teams.
- Compiled product and customer data to generate informed profit projections.
- Thrived in fast-paced, highly-adept team to develop and prioritize product features and build product roadmap.
- Communicated effectively with team members to deliver updates on project milestones and deadlines.
- Monitored market trends and competitor performance to update promotional strategies.
Book Reviewer and Editor
Online Book Club
07.2017 - Current
- Wrote comprehensive reviews of different genres comprising over 400 words.
- Produced original, creative content for promotional advertisements.
- Played a valued role in improving the Online Book Club community.
- Edited thousands of published book reviews.
Superintendent Pharmacist
MyPharmacy Natam Branch
Lagos
02.2019 - 08.2020
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications and counseled patients on drugs.
- Evaluated drug therapy to drive appropriate medicine use.
- Conducted medical device training to treat and rehabilitate illnesses and diseases safely.
- Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
- Checked medication bottles for proper labeling before allocating to patients.
- Managed pharmaceutical supply procurement and management processes.
- Interviewed, hired and trained staff, enabling business to serve more patients.
- Conducted blood pressure screenings to reduce heart attack, stroke and death.
- Dispensed medications and communicated with prescribers regarding therapeutic incompatibilities.
- Complied with pharmacy regulations to increase quality of health care and inhibit criminal abuse of drugs.
- Educated patients on medication, tools and equipment to promote patient-centered care and increase adherence to treatment.
- Assisted patients in minimizing medical expenses by recommending generic alternative prescription medications.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
Superintendent Pharmacist
POST-NYSC, Dual Choice Pharmacy
Wawa
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Registered premises with the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN)
- Managed the sale and supply of medicinal products in the pharmacy
- Ensured compliance in all professional activities to regulatory requirements
- Controlled expenses to meet budget guidelines
- Evaluated therapeutic response and Pharmacovigilance.
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications and counseled patients on drugs.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
- Affixed correct labels to direct patients to correctly take medication as recommended by healthcare provider.
Full-time Pharmacist
National Youth Service Corp, NYSC, Zinna Pharmacy
Enugu
05.2017 - 04.2018
- Collected and integrated information on patient’s drug history
- Counseled patients on dosage regimen, method of drug administration, precautions to be taken with regards to drug-food interactions, and what to do if a dose is missed
- Participated in health promotion campaigns on rational use of drugs, alcohol and opioid abuse, Diarrhea, Malaria and Family planning.
- Conducted blood pressure screenings to reduce heart attack, stroke and death.
- Evaluated drug therapy to drive appropriate medicine use.
- Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
Intern Production Pharmacist
Fidson Healthcare PLC
Lagos
02.2016 - 04.2017
- Supervised entire production processes from weighing of raw materials to compounding of actives and excipient in cream, tablet, syrup, and capsule production.
- Conducted training sessions on maintaining a safe work environment and NHIS (National Health Insurance Scheme) standards.
- Trained and supervised staff on current good manufacturing practices (CGMP) and standard operating procedures (SOP) including hands washing and disinfection, dressing, and the cleaning and operation of several machines like; the fluidized bed dryer, tablet compression machine, planetary mixer, liquid compounding tanks.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Supervised dispensation of controlled substances using careful oversight and audit procedures.
- Assisted in product rework to ensure that every batch of product released conform to the required standards.
Pharmacist Assistant
Students Industrial Work, Scheme, SIWES, Anambra State University Teaching Hospital
Awka
02.2014 - 08.2014
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Communicated instructions to patients or caregivers about proper use and storage of drugs.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions and refill instructions.
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with supplies and medicines and ordered new items to avoid shortages.
- Tracked pharmacy inventory and reported medication numbers to lead pharmacists.
- Performed safety checks when dispensing medications to optimize patient safety.
Education
First school leaving certificate -
Madonna Montessori Primary School
Rivers, Nigeria 09.1998 - 07.2004
West African Senior School Certificate -
Grundtvig International Secondary School
Anambra, Nigeria 09.2004 - 07.2010
Cambridge Ordinary Level Certificate -
Grundtvig International Secondary School
Anambra, Nigeria 07.2004 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Igbinedion University Okada
Edo, Nigeria 09.2010 - 11.2015
Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Technology
University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigera 09.2019 - 07.2020
Skills
Teamwork
Research and trend analysis
Strategic planning
Client communication
Budgeting and Allocation
Business Development
Product development
Editing proficiency
Networking skills
Unique content creation
Interests
Timeline
Product Manager
Advantage Pharmaceuticals Limited
01.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Technology
University of Lagos
09.2019 - 07.2020
Superintendent Pharmacist
MyPharmacy Natam Branch
02.2019 - 08.2020
Superintendent Pharmacist
POST-NYSC, Dual Choice Pharmacy
05.2018 - 12.2018
Book Reviewer and Editor
Online Book Club
07.2017 - Current
Full-time Pharmacist
National Youth Service Corp, NYSC, Zinna Pharmacy
05.2017 - 04.2018
Intern Production Pharmacist
Fidson Healthcare PLC
02.2016 - 04.2017
Pharmacist Assistant
Students Industrial Work, Scheme, SIWES, Anambra State University Teaching Hospital
02.2014 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Igbinedion University Okada
09.2010 - 11.2015
West African Senior School Certificate -
Grundtvig International Secondary School
09.2004 - 07.2010
Cambridge Ordinary Level Certificate -
Grundtvig International Secondary School
07.2004 - 07.2010
First school leaving certificate -
Madonna Montessori Primary School
09.1998 - 07.2004