Allan Wafula Wekesa
Pharmaceutical Specialist
Nairobi,Nairobi County
Summary
Distinguished and accomplished pharmacist with over a decade of comprehensive experience in pharmacy and pharmaceutical products supply chain management, as well as healthcare management. A goal-driven healthcare management professional possessing a robust foundation in advocacy, multilateral engagements, monitoring and evaluation, and budget management. Eager to employ mentorship and ongoing capacity building to channel team energy and enhance efficiency within organizations. Driven to serve as a catalyst for solutions, significantly contributing to institutional success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Pharmacist
Britam General Insurance Company Limited
09.2023 - Current
- Conduct clinical reviews of prescription claims to identify potential issues, such as drug interactions, duplications, or therapeutic appropriateness.
- Implement strategies to control costs, such as promoting use of generic medications or negotiating pricing with pharmaceutical service providers.
- Provide information to policyholders about their prescription drug benefits, coverage limitations, and cost-sharing responsibilities.
- Implement utilization management programs to ensure appropriate and cost-effective use of medications.
- Manage relationships with pharmacies in Britam's network.
- Lead development and revision of pharmacy-related policies within Britam.
Freelance Pharmacy Consultant
Akemy Pharmaceuticals
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Conducted specialized trainings on Malaria Case Management, HIV/AIDS, Pharmaceutical Commodities Management, and Regulatory Compliance for private organizations.
- Planned and executed Pharmaceutical Corporate Social Responsibility activities such as medical camps, health checks and immunization drives.
- Managed drafting, review, and setup of registration portfolios for pharmaceutical companies.
- Managed health awareness campaigns aimed at promoting rational drug use, encouraging appropriate medical seeking behavior, and educating on proper storage of medicines at home.
- Led teams in conducting pharmaceutical audits on inventory management for various community pharmacies.
Senior Pharmacist
Department of Health and Sanitation
09.2017 - 10.2021
- Accelerated development and execution of pioneering county Pharmaceutical Management Information System (PMIS).
- Realized 69% enhancement in reporting rates pertaining to usage of Malaria, Tuberculosis, and HIV/AIDS commodities.
- Supervised establishment of inaugural County Pharmaceutical Store in Western Kenya Region.
- Assembled dedicated team of professionals to formulate first Busia County Drug Index.
- Contributed as member of teams that crafted various policy documents, including inaugural Busia County Reproductive Health Strategy (2015 – 2017).
- Guided 86% of county health facilities in instituting and preserving medicines and therapeutics committees as structures for endorsing appropriate medicine use.
Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Coordinator / Deputy County Pharmacist
Department of Health and Sanitation
02.2016 - 09.2017
- Facilitated 13% reduction in stock loss by implementing effective and efficient performance management objectives and targets.
- Initiated production of inaugural Busia County Health Commodities Forecasting Reports in 2016 and 2017.
- Effectively lobbied for 23% increase in the budget for medical supplies, leveraging insights from forecasting reports.
- Managed inventory to ensure 11% rise in optimal drug stock levels within the county.
- Developed County Logistics Management Information System (LMIS), resulting in a33% improvement in order processing time.
Pharmacist in - Charge
Alupe Sub-County Referral Hospital (SCRH)
04.2011 - 05.2015
- Directed a 43% surge in reporting rates concerning the utilization of Malaria, Tuberculosis, and HIV/AIDS commodities.
- Devised a 31% rise in revenue generated from drug sales via policies that curtailed losses due to expiration, theft, and damage.
- Recognized as the best-managed pharmacy in Busia County in a joint survey conducted by the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights and NGO stakeholders in the county in 2015.
- Effectuated the integration of HIV/AIDS and Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) services in all health facilities in Teso South Sub-County.
- Established specialized pharmacies in the hospital (TB Clinic, ART, Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health Pharmacies) leading to a 17% reduction in patient waiting time during dispensing
Education
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm) - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya 09.2005 - 12.2009
Certificate - Monitoring And Evaluation
University of Washington
Online 04.2001 -
Certificate - Policy Development & Advocacy For Global Health
University of Washington
Online 04.2001 -
Skills
Regulatory Compliance
Certification
Registered Pharmacist by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (Kenya)
Timeline
Pharmacist
Britam General Insurance Company Limited
09.2023 - Current
Member of the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya
12-2022
Freelance Pharmacy Consultant
Akemy Pharmaceuticals
01.2022 - 08.2023
Mentor, Trainer and Facilitator on Antiretroviral Therapy
09-2017
Trainer and Facilitator on Malaria Case Management
09-2017
Senior Pharmacist
Department of Health and Sanitation
09.2017 - 10.2021
Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Coordinator / Deputy County Pharmacist
Department of Health and Sanitation
02.2016 - 09.2017
Registered Pharmacist by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (Kenya)
12-2011
Pharmacist in - Charge
Alupe Sub-County Referral Hospital (SCRH)
04.2011 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm) - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Nairobi
09.2005 - 12.2009
Certificate - Monitoring And Evaluation
University of Washington
04.2001 -
Certificate - Policy Development & Advocacy For Global Health
University of Washington
04.2001 -
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