Kenechukwu Akalia

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  • Timeline

    Nov 2015 - Jun 2016

    Community Pharmacist

    De-Zaki Pharmacy
    Jul 2016 - Jun 2017

    Clinical Pharmacist

    Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital
    Nov 2017 - Nov 2018

    Supply Chain Associate

    Logistics Management and Coordinating Unit.
    Aug 2018 - Oct 2018

    Technical Support Staff

    USAID
    Nov 2018 - Aug 2020

    Pharmacist - Community ART Management

    Howard University Global Initiative Nigeria (HUGIN)
    Current Company
    Sept 2020 - now

    Senior Technical Associate - Pharmacy and Supply Chain

    Heartland Alliance
  • About me

    Senior Technical Associate - Pharmacy and Supply Chain Heartland Alliance

  • Education

    • Madonna university, nigeria

      2008 - 2015
      Bachelor of pharmacy - b.pharm pharmacy
  • Experience

    • De-zaki pharmacy

      Nov 2015 - Jun 2016
      Community pharmacist

      Prescribed and dispensed licensed medications in conformity with the Pharmacist Council of Nigeria (PCN) guidelines.Planned and implemented lifestyle changes regime for patients in various risk group, according to specific needs of each patient.Managed drug inventory levels by ordering medications and supplies for replenishment, verifying deliveries against purchase orders and resolving any discrepancies.Provided exceptional customer service by providing information and education about medications. Show less

    • Chukwuemeka odumegwu ojukwu university teaching hospital

      Jul 2016 - Jun 2017
      Clinical pharmacist

      Provided comprehensive clinical services to adults and pediatric in-patients, out-patients and day case including emergency service.Liaised with hospital staff, took part in ward rounds and discussed with other healthcare practitioners on appropriate next step for each patient.Provided professional advice to patients and their caregivers.Processed and dispensed medications according to written prescriptions while ensuring absence of drug therapy problems in a high pressure environment.Carried out financial reporting responsibilities and validation of monthly challenges within the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) unit. Show less

    • Logistics management and coordinating unit.

      Nov 2017 - Nov 2018
      Supply chain associate

      Collaborated with a team of consultants and stakeholders working with the state LMCU including GHSC- PSM, National Malaria Elimination Program (NMEP), United Nations Family Planning Agency (UNFPA) and National Supply Chain Integrated Project (NSCIP) to strengthen healthcare delivery in the state.Supported data collection, collation, validation and data entry into the National Health Logistics Management Information System (NAVISION).Generated and analyzed data for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including Quarterly Stock Status Reports (QSSR).Supported the preparation of Last Mile Distribution (LMD) order, verified deliveries against purchase orders using the Proof of Delivery (POD) forms.Monitored third party logistics (3PL) performance to ensure timely, complete and accurate supplies to facilities.Facilitated End Use Verification (EUV) survey, Monitoring and Supervisory Visits to health facilities in the state to ensure Good Pharmacy Practice and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Facilitated preparation and presentation of slides for the state Technical Work Group (TWG) meetings.Supported data review and advocacy meetings at both LGA and state levels.Performed routine monthly and bimonthly updates of the state LMCU database.Supported pick and pack activities in the Central Medical Store (CMS) and state warehouse.Contributed to budget implementation and forecasting of annual and monthly work plan. Show less

    • Usaid

      Aug 2018 - Oct 2018
      Technical support staff

      Supported the USAID Global Health Supply Chain Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) team implementing the LLIN Campaign;Coordinated inventory management and transportation of LLINs to various distribution points in assigned Local Government Area (LGA).Facilitated step down training / capacity building of Community Health Extension Workers (CHEW), Campaign Implementation Team, Household Mobilizers and Third Party Logistics (3PL). Data entry of personnel involved and materials used during campaign. Show less

    • Howard university global initiative nigeria (hugin)

      Nov 2018 - Aug 2020
      Pharmacist - community art management

      As part of the Sustaining Integrated Delivery of HIV/AIDS Services (SIDHAS) project; Strengthened supply chain pipeline and ensured continuous availability of commodities in designated facilities within the state.Built capacity of facility staff on logistics management and proper documentation.Facilitated timely data collection and entry of supporting project targets and indicator indices.Facilitated the roll out, selection, screening and registration of Community Pharmacy ART Refill Program (CPARP) in the state.Coordinated Drug Therapeutic Committee (DTC) meetings in backstopped facilities.Facilitated Community ART Management (CAM) activities in the state.Rolled out and implemented Community ART Refill Club (CARC) and Community ART Refill Group (CARG) in the state.Carried out adequate inventory management and monitoring using Key Performance Indicators including EWI, PDGA, Monthly Stock Status Tracker (MSST) and other tracking tools. Show less

    • Heartland alliance

      Sept 2020 - now
      Senior technical associate - pharmacy and supply chain

      Set up effective supply chain pipeline to ensure steady supply of drugs and other health commodities for the community ART team.As the pediatric focal person, oversee coordination of HIV exposed infant prophylaxis, new ART enrollment and refills. Work closely with OVC partners to ensure pediatrics receive full services and packages from our partners.Serve as focal person for people in confined spaces, work closely with stakeholders to ensure smooth coordination of new ART client medication orders and refills, work with the support group unit to ensure provision of social services and welfare packages to clients.Provide HIV care and prevention services to all our ART clients, provide adherence counselling and counselling on proper use of medication and side effects identification.Provide HIV/TB prevention care and TB services to all clients in the KP-CARE 1 project.Facilitate and ensure smooth internal and external assessments (DQA, SIMS, PEPFAR Inter agency DQA)Routinely monitor data using LAMIS, DHIS, RUNS Chart, MSST, LMIS and other reporting platform / tools to ensure data triangulation across all implementation cascades Coordinate capacity building and supervise activities of focal service providers and peer navigators in the community to improve decentralized drug distribution.Bimonthly documentation and timely submission of Combined Request and Requisition Form (CRRF) to USAID GHSC-PSM state team / Data entry into the National Health Logistics Management Information System (NHLMIS).Monitor the Electronic Management Record (EMR) and generate weekly RADET to ensure improved programming using analyzed data.Drug inventory management.Plan and develop the monthly work schedule for the community ART team.Work with the state LMCU and other stakeholders to strengthen service delivery.Support Advocacy visits to stakeholders.Review expression of interest / bid proposals from vendors to select quality, cost effective commodities/supplies. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Logistics for health commodities

      Global health e-learning center
      Jun 2018
    • Mother to child transmission of hiv

      Global health e-learning center
      Jun 2018
    • Leadership and management in health

      University of washington
      Dec 2018
    • Monitoring and evaluation in global health

      University of washington
      Mar 2021
    • Supply chain logistics

      Rutgers university
      Apr 2018
    • Supply chain operations

      Rutgers university
      Dec 2018
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Kenechukwu Akalia
      Certification of National Service National Youth Service Corp Nov 2018
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Supply Chain Pharmacist

      Issued by Logistics Management and Coordinating Unit on Jul 2017
      Logistics Management and Coordinating UnitAssociated with Kenechukwu Akalia
    • Medical Volunteer

      Issued by United Nations International Youth Day on Jul 2018
      United Nations International Youth DayAssociated with Kenechukwu Akalia