Kenneth Etokakpan RPEBC

Experience

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  University of Uyo Teaching Hospital

  Mar 2015 - Mar 2016

  Intern Pharmacist
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  Zenith Medical & Kidney Center

  Jul 2016 - Aug 2017

  Superintendent Pharmacist

  - Grew the revenue of the hospital pharmacy by over 200% by ensuring less stock-outs and ensuring the right medicines are available-Management of the Hospital Pharmacy-Sourcing and Purchase of quality Medicines for the Hospital-Inter phasing with other Medical professionals for the optimum benefit of the patient-Scrutinizing Prescriptions to ensure Right drug-Right Dosage for the therapeutic advantage of the patient

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  Thompson & Grace Pharmaceuticals Ltd

  Sept 2017 - Apr 2020

  Industrial Pharmacist/ Quality Assurance Specialist

  - Ensured the quality of all marketed pharmaceutical and health products by completing all quality control processes in line with pre-approved standards- Part of a team of 3 which registered with NAFDAC, launched , marketed , sold and distributed a novel lung surfactant (BLES) from Canada in Nigeria which has grown to be a market leader and has helped to reduce neonatal mortality in Nigeria- Registered with NAFDAC, Launched, and marketed the first Lactose free milk in Nigeria (Valio) from Finland which has grown to be widely accepted by trade partners and consumers- Registered 4 Pharmaceutical products for the company and plotted a route to market for the various drugs in each therapeutic segment Show less

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  Vezeeta.com

  Apr 2020 - Apr 2022

  Product Specialist

  - Part of a team that changed the healthcare landscape in Nigeria by leveraging on the use of data and technology to facilitate and enhance healthcare accessibility in Nigeria - Recruited over 500 Medical Doctors, Hospitals to the Vezeeta platform in Nigeria - Engaged Medical Specialist associations, organizations and groups through presentations, webinars on the product offerings of Vezeeta- Trained and equipped Medical Doctors, Hospitals on the use of the Vezeeta platform to increase patients access and boost revenues-Supported my colleagues and brainstormed to solve issues on the field Show less

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  Tenet Pharmaceuticals

  Apr 2022 - Nov 2022

  Co-Founder

  Co-Founded a B2B Pharmaceutical Technology company that enables the seamless distribution of Pharmaceutical and healthcare products to retail pharmacies, Hospitals and other healthcare institutions

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  Medplus Pharmacy Limited

  Nov 2022 - Jan 2023

  Community Pharmacist

  - Counseling on medicine use, disease conditions management and preventive methods- Dispensing medicines and nutritional supplements- Supervising Health Care Assistants- Creating awareness of the Pharmacy’s products and services in the community- Interpretation of prescription and dispensing of drugs accurately and according to the laws and ethics of the profession- Ensuring proper stock monitoring- Verification of goods supplied for authenticity, quality, integrity, and expiry date- Rotation of stock using the “FIFE” principle.- Teaming up with the Branch Manager to liaise with the Procurement Manager/WarehouseManager for efficient and effective drug supply- Maintaining an up-to-date customer database, chronic care medication patient list, andknowledge of regular customers-Ensuring that customer complaint are dealt with promptly and efficiently in accordance with thecompany`s policy and ensure the Branch Manager and Regional Manager are updated ondevelopments in the store- Ensuring prompt and accurate completion of all paperwork, especially validation andreconciliation Show less

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  Elite Drug Mart

  Feb 2023 - Apr 2023

  Pharmacy Assistant

  - Assist in prescription preparation to company's standards and professional services- Data entry for new prescriptions, and managing refill request processing, adjudicate claim to Third Party payor in accordance with the Pharmacy Standards of Practice; Review and adjust third party adjudication records- Select medications to fill prescriptions according to Pharmacy Standards of Practice and preferred brand selection- Efficiently count or measure, package, and label prescriptions, as per Pharmacy Standards of Practice, ensuring all relevant information and documentation is complete- Mix, reconstitute, and compound prescriptions, as directed and supervised by the pharmacist- Accept written prescription or refill requests from customers in person or via telephone- Accurately enter and maintain appropriate data within the applicable Pharmacy systems- Ensure prescriptions are prioritized correctly in accordance with workflow- Gather pertinent communication pieces for inclusion with prescription Show less

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  Catalent Pharma Solutions

  May 2023 - Apr 2024

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing - Technical Finishing Associate

  - Inspect capsules for defects and foreigners in accordance with standard operating procedures.• Transfer sorted capsules onto packaging line and pack as per product documentation.- Completes all documentation required as per Master Batch Production Records.• Sanitize trays.• Assemble and label boxes in accordance with product documentation.• Transfer packaged capsules onto skid for shipment and stage in warehouse.• Polish capsules as required.• Comply with all SOPs and GMPs.• Perform other duties as required. Show less

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  HealthPRO Canada

  May 2024 - now

  Coordinator, Pharmacy Product Quality

  - Provides technical support for product concerns and in-services to members or other staff related to product quality processes. This may include using the product concerns software and accessing PAAS documents.- Supports the Pharmacy Product Evaluation Committee by maintaining the member list and record of attendance, preparing the agenda, and recording minutes for review by the Clinical Director prior to circulation.