OKAFOR LUKE N

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Qualified Clinical Pharmacist and expert on drug inventory,

dispensing and monitoring. Competently offers patient- oriented care and counseling on rational drug delivery and use. Facilitator of immunization activities through advocacy, training, supervision and monitoring for achievement of best practices in delivery and

administration of vaccines.

WORK HISTORY

Intern Pharmacist, Federal Ministry of

Health, Lagos (1991-1992).

Drug dispensing with appropriate labeling and direction for administration.

Monitoring of adverse drug actions and interactions on patients.

Counseling of patients on management of possible adverse drug events and interactions.

Community pharmacist, Saque

Pharmacy Ltd, Federal capital Territory,

Abuja (1992-1993).

Community interpersonal communication on rational drug use.

Advocacy on prevention of drug abuse that could lead to drug dependence and addiction.

Timely follow-up on proper drug use and administration. Lecturer on Pharmacology, School of

Nursing, Ikoyi, Lagos (1997-1998).

Preparation and presentation of topics on diseases and drug constituents.

Assessment of students’ learning ability and

performance through tests and examinations.

Facilitator of national immunization

programme at various states(2000-

2006).

Advocacy to community leaders and other stakeholders on the importance of accepting and completing relevant immunizations as scheduled.

Training of people who vaccinate and monitor

immunization administration.

Supervision and monitoring of vaccine cold chain and appropriate delivery of immunization to target age groups.

Writing and presentation of immunization report to local stakeholders and Representatives of Global Alliance on Vaccine and Immunization such as WHO and UNICEF.

Pensionable Pharmacist, Federal

Ministry of Defence, Lagos (1993-

current).

Drugs and medical equipment inventory, storage and distribution for local and international defence needs.

Expert patient-oriented drug delivery and counseling to check adverse drug interactions.

Encourages patients through proper awareness creation to partner in their health care for balanced outcome of health and wealth promotion.

NGO volunteer, Grace and Truth

Church, Lagos(1998-current).

Prompt assistance to Pastors who teach/preach and counsel congregants.

Interpersonal communication with congregants and visitors.

Helps in the management of the Church fund; being a Deacon and member of Board of Trustee.

SKILLS

Hospital, Store and Community Pharmaceutical

services. Good treatment skill in follow-up on initial and current patient history with professional use of clinical and diagnostic results to effect technical, therapeutic and safety interventions.

Immunization activities. Skillful ability in vaccines inventory, delivery and administration under cold chain global best practices.

Teaching and communication. Skillful ability to teach and cordially relate with both patients and others individually and in groups through effective advocacy.

Patient care, counseling and monitoring. Skillful in interpersonal communication with patients, staff, family, public and other health care team members through

written, verbal, nonverbal and internet channels for excellent patient care.

Computer proficiency and browsing. Good computer skill in use of windows including e-mails and related equipment in data analysis and computer based word processing.

Conflict resolution. Skillful in boosting staff

engagement, harmony, moral and empowerment

through resolution of conflicts arising from diverse cultures, families, social justice and people’s

preferences.

Record-keeping, report writing and presentation. Skillful in using system approach and critical thinking to

evaluate, integrate and document multiple data sources for problem solving and effective decisions.

Creation of public awareness on health issues and consequences of drug abuse. Ability to apply best

practices and trending research evidences in support of decisions and actions against unethical drug delivery and usage.

Proficient in writing and speaking English(IELTS) General training. Skillful ability in writing(6.5) and speaking(7.0) English language.

Management skill. Ability to set priorities, targets and objectives in an organized work environment. Skillful in management of time and resources in supporting

programmes that encourage effective collaboration

among interprofessional team.

Physically able and ready to perform professionally the duties of any assigned job at any time and place.

Prepared to apply clinical knowledge and medication management in promoting healthy living and quality patient-oriented care.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Pharmacy(B.Pharm), 1991.

University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

Master of Clinical Pharmacy(M.Pharm), 2013.

University of Lagos.

SPECIAL TRAIT AND AWARD

Humility to learn and adapt to new skills and

technologies to impact humanity positively for better and quality life.

Corps commander Medical Certificate of Award for Best Staff, 2017.

PUBLICATIONS

Pharmacological, toxicological and anti-ulcer effects of the aqueous leaves extract of Ficus Thonnigi Blume, 1991.

The roles of computer in the management of health and economic activities in Nigeria, 2004.

The effects of cigarette smoking on people living with HIV, 2013.

INFORMATION

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