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Chinenye Okoye

Sunderland,United Kingdom

Summary

Dedicated and experienced pharmacist with over 6 years of clinical and retail pharmacy experience across Nigeria and the UAE. Holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree and a Master's in Public Health (UK). Currently progressing through the New Zealand Pharmacy Council registration pathway with a strong interest in contributing to patient care as a pharmacy assistant or dispensary technician. Skilled in medication safety, regulatory compliance, inventory management, and patient counselling. Adept at working in fast-paced environments, adapting to new systems, and delivering high-quality pharmacy support. Open to relocation and eager to bring international experience to the New Zealand healthcare system.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Healthcare Support Staff

UK
01.2024 - 08.2025
  • Providing holistic care to vulnerable individuals in community and residential settings, supporting safe medication use and chronic condition monitoring.
  • Maintaining comprehensive care documentation and contributing to client care plans in coordination with doctors, nurses and care managers.

Inpatient Pharmacist

IQARUS Emirates Field Hospital, Dubai (Abu Dhabi
Dubai, UAE
02.2022 - 04.2022


  • Coordinated clinical pharmacy services during COVID-19, ensuring timely access to medicines in a high-pressure hospital setting.
  • Supported discharge planning and treatment optimisation in collaboration with physicians and nurses, improving bed turnover and continuity of care.
  • Oversaw drug inventory management, reducing stockouts and supporting hospital-wide supply chain efficiency.
  • Maintained meticulous records using Cerner EMR, reinforcing quality assurance and regulatory compliance.


Community Pharmacist

Al Manara Pharmacy
Dubai, UAE
11.2020 - 08.2021


  • Managed pharmacy operations in a high-volume retail health environment, ensuring service delivery aligned with clinical guidelines and customer satisfaction.
  • Implemented stock management systems that reduced medication wastage by 30%.
  • Delivered personalised medication counselling and minor ailment advice, enhancing health literacy and treatment adherence.
  • Acted as liaison between customers and healthcare providers, contributing to integrated care outcomes.

Hospital Pharmacist

Vedic Lifecare Hospital
Lagos
03.2018 - 09.2019
  • Contributed to the hospital's multidisciplinary care model by collaborating with clinicians on treatment plans and medication safety reviews.
  • Supported continuity of care through accurate dispensing, documentation, and patient education across inpatient and outpatient units.
  • Participated in ward rounds and patient reviews, ensuring medicines were used safely and effectively.
  • Maintained meticulous records of all controlled substances for legal compliance and audit preparation.

Pharmacist in Charge

Invivo Health and Beauty Pharmacy
Lagos
05.2016 - 02.2018


  • Led daily pharmacy operations, including staff management, resource allocation, and workflow optimisation.
  • Supervised a team of 10 pharmacy staff, improving team productivity and service delivery outcomes.
  • Designed and delivered wellness outreach, health checks, and medication reviews for over 40 clients weekly, supporting public health objectives.
  • Contributed to business process improvement by enhancing supply chain reliability and client relationship management.

Pharmacist (HIV/AIDS Program)

FHI 360
Cross River State
05.2015 - 04.2016


  • Supported national ART programme by managing ARV distribution across 20+ clinics and monitoring treatment continuity for over 1,000 patients.
  • Facilitated community education and adherence counselling, improving long-term patient retention and reducing treatment default rates.
  • Collaborated with public health officers and NGOs to strengthen HIV care service delivery at the regional level.
  • Participated in strategic planning for clinic resupply and drug restocking.


Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy -

University of Nigeria

Master's - Public Health

University of Sunderland
United Kingdom

Skills

  • Dispensary Operations
  • Prescription Accuracy
  • Pharmacy Software
  • Inventory Control/Management
  • Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge
  • Customer Care/Patient Communication
  • Medication Safety & Drug Interaction Monitoring
  • Team Collaboration & Multidisciplinary Coordination

Certification

  • Dubai Health Authority (DHA)
  • Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN)
  • Pharmacy Council of New Zealand – OPRA Pathway Candidate

Additional Information

  • Initial Consideration Application Approved (NZPC)
  • Eligible and ready to relocate to any location in New Zealand
  • Document-ready for Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
  • References available upon request

Timeline

Healthcare Support Staff

UK
01.2024 - 08.2025

Inpatient Pharmacist

IQARUS Emirates Field Hospital, Dubai (Abu Dhabi
02.2022 - 04.2022

Community Pharmacist

Al Manara Pharmacy
11.2020 - 08.2021

Hospital Pharmacist

Vedic Lifecare Hospital
03.2018 - 09.2019

Pharmacist in Charge

Invivo Health and Beauty Pharmacy
05.2016 - 02.2018

Pharmacist (HIV/AIDS Program)

FHI 360
05.2015 - 04.2016

Bachelor of Pharmacy -

University of Nigeria

Master's - Public Health

University of Sunderland

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