Asuquo Nya

Experience

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  Daylight Solutions Limited

  Mar 2006 - Jun 2008

  Administrative Manager

  Staff recruitmentHandled all company correspondencesPreparation of staff enumerationsCorporate presentation of the company products to prospective clientsDesigning of software

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  Setz Pharmacy Limited, Ikorodu Lagos State

  Aug 2012 - Jan 2013

  Pharmacist

  ConsultedPharmaceutical CareExtemporaneous compounding and reconstitutionHealth promotion and health education on some diseases e.g. Malaria, Diabetes, Hypertension, etc.Dispensing of drug items with proper counselling on rational drug use

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  University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Cross River State

  May 2013 - Apr 2014

  Pharmacist

  Filled customer prescription orders Contacted physicians to confirm prescription detailsHandled customer inquiriesCarried out Pharmaceutical care in the dispensaries and wardsCarried out extemporaneous compounding and reconstitution of pharmaceutical formulationsCarried out health education on various prevailing illnesses in the societyManaged various dispensaries with supervision from senior pharmacistsExperienced in scientific and pharmaceutical presentationsExperienced in stock management and inventory control of pharmaceuticalsExperienced in working with members of the health team for the benefit of the patientsExperienced in working shifts and calls in the hospital environment. Good understanding of Highly Active Antiretroviral and AntiTB drugsGood understanding on the possible drug therapy issues associated with ARTCarried out sensitization on the prevention of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Show less

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  Wenlight Pharmacy Limited

  Aug 2014 - May 2015

  Superintendent Pharmacist

  • Dispense prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines and formulations• Communicate with prescribers• Ensure patients' safety• Counsel patients• Work with patients on general health• Perform administrative tasks• Educate health provider colleagues• Conduct health checks, carry out procedures such as pregnancy tests, check cholesterol and blood pressure, and screen for diabetes.• Treat minor ailments and maintain accurate records and registers for controlled drugs. Show less

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  HUGIN (USAID sponsored SIDHAS Project)

  Jun 2015 - Dec 2015

  Community Antiretroviral therapy (ART) Pharmacist

  • Ensured that I had all the necessary patients’ data capturing tools [daily worksheet, appointment diary, pharmacovigilance form & pharmaceutical care worksheet]• Assessed all eligible positive clients for readiness to commence ART on completion of three sessions of adherence and with evidence of documentation on the Adherence Strategy Work plan• Reviewed prescriptions, dispensed medications and counselled clients on adherence to lifelong therapy, medication use, storage, possible adverse drug reactions (ADR) and interactions with food and other medications• Documented all activities in relevant tools [Daily worksheet, appointment diary, tally cards, pharmaceutical care tools]• Conducted monthly reconciliation of clients and medications’ details with the facility pharmacy unit• • Submitted all filled pharmacovigilance forms, pharmacy MSF as well as Pharmaceutical Care reports to the pharmacy unit• Provided feedback on observed challenges/issues to facility pharmacy personnel as well as the SPS/PS in the state• Ensured I am available to provide refills for clients when necessary• Assessed refill clients response to medications (ADR, appropriate dosing, etc) and medication adherence and reinforcing adherence counseling during every refill visit• Ensured all cART clients in a given ward/LGA have been successfully transitioned to the hub facility, reconcile all items [drugs and tools] as well as data [on drugs and clients] with facility pharmacy unit before leaving the program• Submitted a final report of cART activity to the SPS/PS including copies of all necessary MOVs of his activities in the program Show less

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  Howard University Global Initiative Nigeria (SIDHAS Project)

  Jan 2016 - Dec 2019

  Associate Pharmacy Officer

  • Mentoring and technical support to facilities enbling them to operate good Logistic Management and information system (LMIS) in order to avoid stock outs of antiretrovirals always at all backstopped ART and PMTCT sites. This is done to improve and provide good inventory control management• Currently backstopping four comprehensive sites offering ART and PMTCT services and 41 PMTCT only sites in three different Local government areas.• I organise pharmaceutical care training in HIV/AIDs management for facility and community pharmacists supported by SIDHAS project in Lagos. This training also spreads to community pharmacies that are supported by SIDHAS Project in Lagos State.• Promote the integration of pharmacy services with their various facilies so as to ensure sustainable service delivery systems• Monitor and mentor pharmacists and pharmacy staff in line with SIDHAS goals and targets objectives.• Collate, Validate and analyze data supporting project targets and indicator attainment from the state and submits monthly reports to the State Senior Pharmacy Specialist and Supply Chain Management System (SCMS)• Provide technical support in strengthening pharmacy systems and pharmacists‘ capacity on pharmacy best practices and quality pharmaceutical care in the area of PMTCT, ART and TB care and reproductive health in the states including ensuring drug inventory management within all supported facilities• Implement strategies for increasing community pharmacists‘ capacity and involvement in delivery of pharmaceutical care services especially as it relates to HIV/AIDS, OI, STI and TB Show less

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  Annie Pharma Limited

  Dec 2019 - now

  Superintendent Pharmacist and Regulatory Affairs Manager

  Develop regulatory strategies and implementation plans for the preparation and submission of new productsCTD Dossier ReviewerTrain Staff in regulatory policies and proceduresProvide responses to regulatory agencies regarding product information or issues