GBOLAHAN SIWOKU
Sunderland,Hendon
Summary
A seasoned professional with extensive expertise in community pharmacy practice and public health initiatives. Adept at leveraging advanced computer skills- including pharmacy software, data analysis, and EHR systems - to optimise workflow efficiency, patient safety, and health outcomes. A proven public speaker, passionate about educating diverse audiences on medication management, preventive care, and wellness strategies. Skilled in fostering collaborative relationships with healthcare teams and community stakeholders. Committed to continuous innovation and patient-centred care, blending clinical precision with compassionate communication. Driven to bridge healthcare gaps through technology, education, and evidence-based practice.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Rotational Pharmacy Assistant
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Woolwich, Greenwich
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted pharmacy staff in preparing medications and filling orders ranging from To-Take-Aways (TTAs) to pharmacy Dosette Boxes.
- Selected, labelled and dispensed prescriptions accurately, in line with standard operating procedures.
- Managed new stock deliveries, including controlled drugs, ensuring correct drug supplies and safe medication storage.
- Assisted in the dispensing of prescriptions to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Received incoming controlled drug supplies, stored within correct, secure locations, alongside dispensing to respective wards.
- Consulted senior pharmacy staff for additional advice on complex patient health queries.
Rehabilitation Assistant
Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre
London, Lewisham
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted patients in achieving aspirations through focused, attentive rehabilitation support.
- Improved patient independence and confidence through community and socialisation activities.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary teams to maintain care continuity across departments and services.
- Delivered person-centred care plans to achieve positive outcomes for rehabilitation patients.
- Used patient feedback to improve support services, increasing positive rehabilitation outcomes.
- Actioned daily care and support provisions according to individualised treatment programmes.
Pharmacy/Supply Chain Consultant
Jhpiego (An Affiliate of Johns Hopkins University)
FCT, Abuja, Nigeria
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Worked with a team of 6 other Supply Chain officers across states like - Adamawa, Akwa-Ibom, Cross River, Niger and Taraba on the TMEC/RISE project of PEPFAR-USAID ensuring satisfactory epidemic control of diseases, to improve the quality of life of People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLWHA).
- Conducted routine data quality checks on various established Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) tools and indicators, tracking progress and impact over time, and routinely reporting findings, as well as ensuring validation of commodity tracking reports from all supported facilities across all states while also overseeing delivery of commodities, kits and tools to all supported facilities.
- Provided required technical support and mentoring activities to facility focal person in all supported facilities in the country while achieving 100% data reporting at every Logistics Management Information System (LMIS) bi-monthly report, validation of Combined Request/Return Form (CRRF) and Patient-Per Regimen (PPR) reports uploaded on National Health Logistics Management Information System (NHLMIS) and Data Health Information System (DHIS) platforms.
- Established and maintained collaborative relationships with Procurement and Supply Management (PSM), Government of Nigeria (GON), and facilities while organizing and supervising Drug Therapeutic Committee meetings at all supported health facilities.
- Supervised distribution and redistribution of test kits and ARVs within intra- and inter-state facilities while mitigating issues of under-stock, overstock and out-of-stock syndrome across all supported facilities in the country.
- Assisted in building team capabilities and empowering team members, training of trainers (ToT) and scaling down training of health care workers to achieve all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), while coordinating weekly mentorship and supportive supervision to team members.
- Monitored monthly PrEP and (Tenofovir-Lamivudine Multi-Month Dispensing (TLD MMD) update and paediatric Dolutegravir transitioning in Adults, adolescents and paediatrics while also monitoring reporting rates and timeliness of reporting for facilities in all RISE sites.
- Developed and implemented new analytics, aiding progress towards achieving KPIs.
- Assisted in building team capabilities and empowering team members, training of trainers (ToT) and scaling down training of healthcare workers to achieve all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), while coordinating weekly mentorship and supportive supervision to team members.
Lead Pharmacist
WONDERFUL DIRECT PHARMACARE AND STORES.
Abeokuta, Nigeria
09.2018 - 03.2021
- Upon joining WD, worked with a team of three (3) other pharmacists and made sales of approximately £17,000 monthly adding about a 33% monthly sales increment to the company.
- Responsible for managing and supervising the firm's medicinal and ancillary goods worth just about £120,000.
- Ensured and provided adequate knowledge capacity building to clients and patients on COVID-19 prevention methods, with much focus on highly susceptible groups of patients.
- Grew customer base by over 50% through effective networking and interpersonal relationships.
- Contributed to positive treatment outcomes, providing high-quality medication advice and patient counselling.
- Discussed treatment options with patients, family members and other medical staff.
- Monitored and counselled patients with chronic diseases, maximising treatment efficacy.
- Checked prescriptions to identify and resolve errors, verifying appropriateness for individual patients.
- Verified safety and accuracy of physician orders, maintaining a high quality of practice.
Intern Pharmacist
FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE
Abeokuta, Nigeria
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Worked with a team of 14 other pharmacists at the Department of Community Medicine and Primary Health Care, a division under the Institute of Human Virology in the appropriate dispensing of ARVs, counselling patients on appropriate drug use, and logistics involved in the supply of ARVs.
- Worked at the Emergency, Trauma and Resuscitation unit, Cardiology and Renal unit, and National Health Insurance Scheme unit.
- Supported a team of pharmacists and technicians to deliver smooth clinical and distributive service.
- Provided clinical information to patients to facilitate the correct use of medications.
- Empathised with user needs and concerns to provide trusted service and advice.
Locum Pharmacist
WALMART PHARMACY & STORES
Abeokuta, Nigeria
09.2016 - 07.2018
- Provided excellent Pharmaceutical and Clinical Care.
- Oversaw safe and efficient pharmacy operations, increasing customer retention by 65%.
- Ensured patient safety by evaluating medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage and potential interactions.
- Prioritised level of care according to critical needs to optimise patient health outcomes.
- Kept register of controlled drugs for legal and stock control purposes.
- Helped patients in measuring and fitting compression hosiery.
Education
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Obafemi Awolowo University
Nigeria. 02/2008 - 09/2016
Post Graduate Diploma - Pharmacy
University of Sunderland
Sunderland 09/2024 -
Skills
- Advanced Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), Power BI, Panorama, Veeva-Salesforce, SharePoint, Financial Modelling (Proficiency-Basic), ArcGIS, STATA, SPSS, Basic Accounting, QGIS
- Data Analysis and Visualisation
- Supply chain and logistics
- Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science
- Excellent written and Verbal communication skills
- Leadership, Learning and Development
- Staff training and mentorship
- Inventory organization
Languages
English
Native
Affiliations
- Ethical Fashion, Board Games Enthusiast, Music Aficionado.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Rotational Pharmacy Assistant
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
02.2024 - 08.2024
Rehabilitation Assistant
Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre
07.2023 - 12.2023
Pharmacy/Supply Chain Consultant
Jhpiego (An Affiliate of Johns Hopkins University)
05.2021 - 12.2022
Lead Pharmacist
WONDERFUL DIRECT PHARMACARE AND STORES.
09.2018 - 03.2021
Intern Pharmacist
FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE
09.2017 - 09.2018
Locum Pharmacist
WALMART PHARMACY & STORES
09.2016 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Obafemi Awolowo University
02/2008 - 09/2016
Post Graduate Diploma - Pharmacy
University of Sunderland
09/2024 -
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