Medical Health

James Jabez Amamoo

*West Main Street, Unit *** Mattapan02126-1996 Boston- Massachusetts

Tel: +929******* E-mail: ***********@*****.***

Profile:

An honest, hardworking individual who takes pride in an exemplary work ethic and is also adaptable, conscientious, enthusiastic, and self-motivated with zeal to learn at every given opportunity. I have excellent communication skills that are combined with an ability to relate well to people at all levels, this all being refined with time through my work and academic experiences including the pharmaceutical industry and hospital/community pharmacy.

Goal: I am now looking for the next challenge as a Medical Science Liason as well as rewarding opportunity within a firm that recognizes my potential, and where I can fully utilize my abilities as well as learn new skills simultaneously.

Education:

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University ( USA; 2016 - 2018) Msc Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy

Modules studied : Pharmacoepidemiology, Pharmacoeconomics Applications, Decision Analysis, Drug Safety, Meta-Analysis and Systematic Reviews, Statistics, Epidemiology, Comparative effectiveness studies, Drug Compliance, Drug Utilization and Clinical Outcomes

Brunel University, Uxbridge (United Kingdom; 2014 - 2015) MSc Public Health and Health Promotion. Modules studied include: Global Health, Epidemiology, Health Promotion, Evidence and Communication, Health and Society, Research in Practice, Approaches to Research

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (Ghana; 2007 – 2011) Bachelor of Pharmacy. 1. Modules studied included: Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics and Clinical Pharmacy

Research experience:

The Use of Corticosteroids in Acute Spinal Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta - Analysis. Phoung D., Amamoo J., Sultan I., Gannu L., Mekary R. (Ongoing Research)

A Cost Effectiveness Analysis of Phenytoin versus Levetiracetam for Early Seizure Pharmacoprophylaxis after Traumatic Brain Injury from a US Institution Perspective: An upgrade from a Cost Minimization Analysis. Hariharan D., Daniels K., Kodeih R., Amamoo J., Sultan I., Rittenhouse B. 2017 (ISPOR Research Poster Presentation, 2018)

Minimally Invasive versus Open Spinal Deformity Correction in Adult Degenerative Scoliosis: A Systematic Review and Meta - Analysis. Pompilus F., King A., Yunusa I., Sultan I., Amamoo J., Al-Otaibi N., Alasmari M., Aglio L., Mekary R., Zaidi H. (Ongoing Research)

Analysis of the trends on income increases versus trends of prices increases of insulin from US perspective (2006 -2016). Amamoo J., Sultan I., Gannu L., Seoane W. 2016( ISPOR Research Poster Presentation, 2017)

A Study of Self - Medication using over the counter medications among young adults: Knowlegde, attitudes and prevalence. Master of Science in Public Health Thesis Project, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Brunel University, London - United Kingdom ( Cross sectional study in Brunel University), 2015. Supervisor Professor Christina Victor

Is Improved Access to Safe Drinking Water more effective than Improved Sanitation in Reducing the Incidence of Diarrhoea? Master of Science in Public Health Project, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Health and Life Sciences, Brunel University, London - United Kingdom (Evidence Based Question Presentation, Brunel University) 2015. Supervisor Dr. Pamela Griffiths

The Use of Plant Medicines in Treatment of Worm infestations. Bachelor of Pharmacy Thesis Project, Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Science and Technology ( Kumasi - Ghana) 2007. Supervisor Professor Kofi Annan. Work experience:

1. Graduate Teaching Assistant - Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University

(December 2017 - present)

Assisting with office work such as grading for the course "Pharmacy Administration" 2. Superintendent Pharmacist - Priscy - Jay Pharmacy Ghana (January 2015 - December 2016)

Ensuring the Pharmacy operates within the legal framework of the Ghana Pharmacy Council Laws 3. Medical Representative/Drug Safety Associate - Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Ghana (December 2013 – July 2014)

One in a team of four Medical Representatives who managed and developed the Ghanaian territory for the generic drug portfolio of the company by:

o Organizing and attending appointments, lunches, conferences, exhibitions and meetings with community and hospital based healthcare professionals for the purpose of demonstrating / presenting products and product information.

o Carried out Market research and analysis to develop product promotion strategies at different stages of the product lifecycle

o Identifying and establishing new business

o Negotiating contracts

o Research as relevant for the portfolio, report writing and literature review. o Managing budgets and target driven performances

o Maintenance of detailed records of customer interactions o Continual awareness of changing medical developments o Maintenance of existing relationships with customers and / or contractual parties. o Reporting adverse drug events

4. Medical Representative/Drug Safety Associate – Worldwide Healthcare Limited Ghana (January 2013 – October 2013)

Promoting neuroscience drug portfolio including Carbamazepine.

Organized scientific conferences and seminars for specialist in related field of Neuro - psychiatry.

Built professional relationships and liaisons with medical personnel in these field aimed at achieving best clinical outcomes as well as achieving sales, with a resultant significant increase in sales in the region

Reporting adverse drug events

5. Intern Pharmacist – Vicbarns Pharmacy Ghana (September 2012 – October 2012)

Assisting in the dispensing of medications as per prescriptions

Providing patient advice and counselling regarding the safe use and effectiveness of their medicines.

Liaising and acting as medicines expert to other healthcare professionals for potentials problems patients may experience with their medicines e.g. information about potential side effects and compatibility of new medicines with existing ones.

Assist the pharmacist in charge with the day to day running of the pharmacy to include staff rotation, stock purchase / control, budget and target requirements. 6. Intern Superintendent Pharmacist – Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (Oct2011 – Jun2012)

Assist the head pharmacist with the responsibility of the day to day running of the pharmacy

Assist in the dispensing of prescription drugs including quality control checking.

Ward rounds to facilitate effective stock control and also to provide patient counselling on use of their medicines.

Work closely with other medical and nursing staff to ensure that patients receive the most appropriate treatment and provide help and advice to patient in all aspects of their medicines.

Provide advice on selection of medicines to include but not limited to dose and route of administration for individual patients.

Liaising and acting as medicines expert to other healthcare professionals for potentials problems patients may experience with their medicines e.g. information about potential side effects and compatibility of new medicines with existing ones.

Specialist advice for medicine use in patients with co-morbidities or conditions such as immune-compromised; heart, kidney or liver disease; pregnancy or breast-feeding.

Assist with the overseeing of stock purchase and control. Project and Leadership;

Class Coordinator - Brunel University Msc Public Health and Health Promotion graduating class 2014/2015

Team Lead, Sandoz Product launch, Northern Sector, Ghana 2013

Vice President - Project Committee Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Bachelor of Pharmacy graduating class 2011

Senior Prefect - Modern International School 2003 Honors and Awards:

Barclays Bank Scholarship Award - 2003

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