IDRIS HAMISU AHMAD
Experienced Pharmacist & Supply Chain Professional
Jahun, NG.About
A highly dedicated and skilled Pharmacist with over 5 years of experience in hospital and community settings, specializing in advanced pharmacy operations, supply chain management, and patient care. Proven leader in optimizing inventory, enhancing regulatory compliance, and driving patient satisfaction through strategic staff training and process improvements. Currently pursuing a Master's in Health Economics, I am adept at leveraging data-driven insights and entrepreneurial thinking to contribute to challenging environments and foster professional growth.
Work
Novomed pharmaceuticals Ltd
|Branch Manager
Kano, Kano State, Nigeria
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Summary
Led comprehensive branch operations, enhancing patient satisfaction, optimizing inventory, and streamlining critical pharmacy processes for improved efficiency and revenue generation.
Highlights
Increased patient satisfaction scores by 5% through focused staff training on customer service, directly improving patient experience and loyalty.
Provided targeted coaching to staff members, identifying development areas and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
Optimized inventory management by initiating the return of expired/overstocked drugs and adjusting automatic ordering levels, reducing waste by 15% and improving stock efficiency.
Redesigned critical pharmacy processes, including patient drop-off and phone call handling, resulting in a 20% reduction in patient wait times and improved operational flow.
As an inventory team member, implemented innovative stock handling strategies that minimized stock ruptures and expiry by 10%, directly contributing to maximizing revenue.
Novomed Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Zoo Road Branch
|Pharmacist (Shift Leader/Assistant Manager)
Kano, Kano State, Nigeria
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Summary
Managed daily pharmacy operations and staff, implementing training programs and streamlining procedures to enhance team efficiency and prescription processing.
Highlights
Mentored and coached 5 new staff members through comprehensive onboarding and training, accelerating their proficiency and contributing to a 15% increase in team efficiency.
Led the implementation of regular training sessions on new pharmaceutical products, which improved the team's recommendation accuracy by 25%.
Streamlined prescription processing procedures, increasing overall efficiency by 25% and enhancing timely medication delivery to patients.
National Youth Service Corp
|Corp Member Pharmacist
Kano, Kano State, Nigeria
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Summary
Provided pharmaceutical services at a pediatric hospital, focusing on ART medication dispensing, patient counseling, and inventory management to ensure optimal patient care.
Highlights
Accurately dispensed ART medication to an average of 50+ patients daily, providing essential counseling and contributing to quarterly consumption reports.
Managed inventory for critical ART medications, ensuring proper storage conditions and timely distribution to multiple hospital units to maintain uninterrupted supply.
Ministry of Health Jigawa State
|Intern Pharmacist
Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria
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Summary
Supported daily pharmacy operations and inventory management, ensuring efficient service delivery and accurate stock control in a general hospital setting.
Highlights
Supported day-to-day pharmacy operations, including medication dispensing and patient consultations, contributing to efficient service delivery for an average of 100+ patients daily.
Performed accurate stock inventory management and fulfilled medication orders for clients, ensuring continuous availability of essential drugs.
General Hospital Jahun
|Pharmacist/Storekeeper (ARV Medications)
Jahun, Jigawa State, Nigeria
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Summary
Contributed to pharmaceutical care services and community outreach, focusing on improving ART patient compliance and departmental workflow.
Highlights
Provided comprehensive pharmaceutical care services to ART patients, significantly improving medication compliance by 20% and reducing defaulter rates.
Contributed to department workflow improvements and actively engaged in community outreach initiatives, enhancing public health awareness and engagement.
MSF (Doctors without Borders), Jahun Mission
|Storekeeper/Pharmacy Assistant
Jahun, Jigawa State, Nigeria
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Summary
Managed critical warehouse operations, ensuring 99% inventory accuracy and efficient dispatch of medical commodities to support medical interventions.
Highlights
Executed precise warehouse management, maintaining 99% inventory accuracy through systematic stock-taking and secure storage protocols for critical medical supplies.
Facilitated the efficient dispatch of vital medical commodities to various departments, ensuring a continuous and timely supply for emergency medical interventions.
Education
BAYERO UNIVERSITY KANO
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Masters
Health Economics
Daffodil International University
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Bachelor
Pharmacy
Languages
English
Hausa
Certificates
Supply chain Management and capacity planning
Issued By
Allison courses
Nigeria Immunization Agenda 2030 Collaborative Root Cause Analysis
Issued By
The Geneva Learning Foundation (TGLF)
Skills
Software & Tools
MS Word, MS Power Point, MS Excel, Spreadsheets, Looker S, Google-Suite, Odoo software.
Pharmacy Operations
Medication Dispensing, Patient Counseling, Pharmacy Inventory Management, Regulatory Compliance, Prescription Processing, Pharmaceutical Care Services, ART Medication Management, Patient Satisfaction.
Supply Chain & Logistics
Supply Chain Management, Warehouse Management, Stock Control, Inventory Optimization, Logistics, Medical Commodities Dispatch, Capacity Planning.
Leadership & Management
Staff Training, Coaching, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Operational Management, Branch Management, Strategic Planning.
Data & Analysis
Data Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Health Economics.
Patient & Community Engagement
Community Outreach, Stakeholder Engagement.
Interests
Professional Membership
International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR), Association of youth health professionals (AYHP), Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN).