Ghassan Ali
Pharmacist
KÖLN
Summary
As an experienced pharmacist and humanitarian worker, I have dedicated my career to improving healthcare and saving lives in challenging environments. With extensive experience in multiple domains of pharmacy and humanitarian work, including pharmaceutical supplies, regulatory affairs, and emergency interventions, I am well-equipped to handle any challenge. My strong communication skills and team spirit have enabled me to collaborate effectively with colleagues and partners from diverse backgrounds, ensuring that we work together towards a common goal of providing high-quality healthcare to those in need.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Pharma Support-Head Quarters
Doctors Without Borders-MSF
Köln
05.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs for pharmacists and medical staff to improve their knowledge and skills in stock management.
- Created training materials and resources, including manuals, guides, and presentations, to ensure that pharmacists and medical staff have access to the latest information and best practices in stock management.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement in the current stock management tools and processes.
- Created and adjusted stock management tools, such as inventory management systems and reporting mechanisms, to improve stock management indicators and streamline the work of the teams.
- Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills in identifying and addressing issues related to stock management, such as inventory discrepancies, stockouts, and overstocking.
Pharma Support-Head Quarters
Doctors Without Borders-MSF
Erbil
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with the Pharmacy department in HQ to support the development of online training modules on the organization's learning platform.
- Assisted in the preparation and creation of interactive training content related to pharmaceuticals, such as drug storage and distribution, medication safety, and proper handling of controlled substances.
- Conducted research to gather relevant information and resources to supplement the training content, ensuring that the training modules were comprehensive and effective.
- Coordinated with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and relevance of the training content, while also providing feedback and suggestions for improvement.
- Contributed to the design and layout of the training modules, ensuring that they were visually appealing and user-friendly for learners.
- Assisted with the testing and implementation of the training modules on the learning platform, ensuring that they were accessible and functional for learners.
- Maintained and updated the training modules as needed, incorporating feedback and suggestions for improvement to ensure ongoing effectiveness and relevance..
Intersectional Pharmacist
Doctors Without Borders- MSF
Islamabad
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Responsible for regulatory affairs in collaboration with the Regulatory Pharmacists at headquarters including following up on the registration status of companies and products not registered in Pakistan.
- Ensured that the procured sources had a valid GMP and that the procured products had valid certificates of pharmaceutical product, free sales certificates, and/or marketing authorization in the country of origin.
- Represented all three MSF sections in Pakistan during engagements with national authorities regarding pharmaceutical topics and importation of medicines.
- Ensured MSF's procurement processes adhered to Pakistani laws and regulations, and maintained good relationships with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure a smooth supply chain.
- Supported the planning of medical interventions for floods in Pakistan and served as the focal point for all of MSF's flood emergency interventions.
- Demonstrated strong negotiation and facilitation skills in ensuring a smooth and timely importation process as a result successfully negotiated a facilitated importation procedure for MSF's flood intervention.
- Proactively contributed to the planning and execution of MSF's medical interventions in response to floods in Pakistan.
- Conducted market research to develop a database of items and sources meeting MSF's standards.
- Created and updated a comprehensive database of necessary documentation for importing medicines, and shared it regularly with medical teams and MSF supply centers.
- Successfully advocated for streamlining the importation process, reducing the time needed for importation permissions.
- Collaborated with all sections on a pooled procurement system and maintained a database of restricted items banned from import.
- Oversaw the pharmacy license for storage and purchase, including inspecting premises and cargoes with the Federal Drug Inspector.
Pharmacy Coordinator
Doctors Without Borders-MSF
Abuja
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Directly managed the pharmacy team in the capital consisting of two pharmacists and three storekeepers and technically supported and supervised two pharmacy teams in the projects.
- Created a consumption analysis tool that aligns with the used systems in the projects.
- Created and implemented a new organizational system in the central pharmacy, ensuring the existence and smooth running of the supply process.
- Actively participated in the planning and forecasting of the medical supply needs for the malnutrition emergency intervention in Katsina.
- Successfully negotiated with the Nigerian authorities a facilitated-fast track importation process of the supplies needed for the intervention.
- Ensured good distribution and storage practices in the pharmacies in the projects, including proper cold chain management and maintenance and transport conditions.
- Actively participated in the management meetings, and collaborated with the project’s medical teams in discussions on the running of projects and the definition of their objectives.
- Contributed to the analysis of performance and stock management indicators and successfully set up a system for communicating with the projects with regard to data collection and checking and analyzing consumption statistics.
- Collaborated with the Medical Coordinator, to consolidate, plan and monitor medical orders including budgeting with the finance and logistics teams.
- Managed donations and the destruction of expired medicines in conformity with national procedures.
- Ensured the rational use of medicines and pharmaceutical products.
Mission Pharmacy Manager
Doctors Without Borders-MSF
Monrovia
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Conducted several trainings to ensure the proper use of the existing system for stock management.
- Represented MSF with national authorities for any issues concerning pharmaceutical supply.
- Successfully lobbied with the Liberian authorities to collaborate and allow the destruction of expired medicines in conformity with national procedures and MSF standards.
- Created a database and tools for following up the consumption in the mental health clinics to ensure the availability of the needed drugs ensuring effective collection of data for monitoring and surveillance of optimal quantity & quality of medicine use.
- Actively participated and advocated with the Liberian authorities for access to mental health medications in the supported facilities.
- Supported the teams in clarifying the process for obtaining import authorizations from the national authorities and assisting the logistics teams with customs clearance procedures of medical orders.
- Actively participated in the ongoing antibiotic stewardship intervention in the project.
- Supervised a team of one pharmacy manager and two storekeepers.
- Collaborated with the Medical Coordinator, to consolidate, plan and monitor medical orders including budgeting with the finance and logistics teams
- Ensured that projects’ pharmacies are organized and managed properly and that the narcotics and psychotropic drugs management are in line with national legislation.
- In the event of local purchases, ensured the adherence to MSF’s recommendations and the information circuits to be followed.
- Collaborated with the project’s medical teams, and actively contributing to discussions on the running of projects and the definition of their objectives.
Deputy Pharmacy Coordinator
Doctors Without Borders-MSF
Juba
04.2019 - 05.2020
- Represented MSF with South Sudanese authorities for pharmaceutical supply issue
- Coordinated medical supplies and supported three sections during the initial stages of the Covid19 response.
- Managed the pharmacy team in the capital and provided technical support to three pharmacy teams in the projects.
- Filled the position of the Pharmacy Coordinator for eight months.
- Contributed to planning and setting up two new pharmacies in the country, as well as drafting and revising the budget for the pharmacy department across the mission.
- Played a critical role in ensuring the timely and adequate provision of medical supplies and resources for COVID-19 interventions across multiple locations in the country.
- Acted as the focal point for different MSF sections in the country, coordinating and supporting various pharmacists in planning the COVID-19 response.
- Demonstrated strong leadership and coordination skills in bringing together different teams and stakeholders to develop effective responses to the pandemic.
- Proactively identified emerging issues and developed solutions to mitigate their impact on MSF's COVID-19 response.
- Implemented an antimicrobial stewardship intervention to ensure rational use of antibiotics in the projects.
- Participated in regular meetings with project medical teams and contributed to project discussions and objectives.
Mission Pharamcy Manager
Doctors Without Borders-MSF
Erbil
07.2017 - 02.2019
- Contributed to performance indicator analysis and drafting medical reports with the Medical Coordinator.
- Established a system to check alignment between consumption and prescriptions for key items.
- Collaborated with the Medical Coordinator to consolidate, plan, and monitor medical orders and budgeting with the finance and logistics teams.
- Managed projects' pharmacies, including narcotics and psychotropic drugs, in line with national legislation.
- Managed donations and disposal of expired medicines in compliance with national procedures
- Supervised a team of two storekeepers and provided technical support to three pharmacy teams in the projects.
- Participated in the planning and setting-up of two new pharmacies in the country and contributed to the drawing up and revising of the pharmaceutical budget.
- Represented MSF with Iraqi authorities for any issues concerning pharmaceutical supplies.
- Obtained import authorizations from the national authorities and assisted the logistics teams with customs clearance procedures of medical orders.
- Implemented Pharmacovigilance systems in the projects for collecting and analyzing information relating to undesirable side effects of medicines and medical supplies.
- Ensured the alignment of the narcotics and psychotropic drugs management are in line with national legislation, enabling the traceability of products.
- Managed the destruction of expired medicines in conformity with Iraqi national procedures.
- Ensured proper distribution, storage, cold chain management, maintenance, and transport conditions for pharmaceutical projects.
Medical Representative
TQ-Pharmaceuticals
Erbil
11.2016 - 06.2017
- Successfully executed two marketing and sales campaigns to establish brand identity of the products.
- Scheduled appointments with healthcare professionals, including doctors, pharmacists and medical teams to create awareness of our products.
- Presented product features to potential customers, addressing their concerns and finalizing sales.
- Collaborated with retail representatives to enhance product presentations and promotional materials, leading to increased sales.
Hospital Pharmacist
Al-Othman Hospital
Lattakia
08.2013 - 07.2016
- Ensured safe and secure storage of all medicines and hospital supplies to minimize loss and accidents.
- Dispensed medicinal products and supplies for hospital use. ·Addressed inquiries regarding dosages, indications, and drug availability.
- Verified safety and accuracy of physician orders.
- Provided medication counseling to patients, explaining proper administration and advising on side effects and contraindications.
- Assisted and supervised other pharmacy staff with routine drug inventories.
- Supervised and coached a team of four pharmacy technicians and three trainees.
- Closely monitored department performance metrics.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy And Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Tishreen University
Lattakia, Syria 09.2007 - 08.2013
Diploma - Humanitarian Practices
The University Of Manchester
Manchester, United Kingdom 02.2019 - 12.2022
Skills
Arabic
undefinedTimeline
Pharma Support-Head Quarters
Doctors Without Borders-MSF
05.2023 - Current
Pharma Support-Head Quarters
Doctors Without Borders-MSF
01.2023 - 02.2023
Intersectional Pharmacist
Doctors Without Borders- MSF
01.2022 - 10.2022
Pharmacy Coordinator
Doctors Without Borders-MSF
03.2021 - 10.2021
Mission Pharmacy Manager
Doctors Without Borders-MSF
05.2020 - 01.2021
Deputy Pharmacy Coordinator
Doctors Without Borders-MSF
04.2019 - 05.2020
Diploma - Humanitarian Practices
The University Of Manchester
02.2019 - 12.2022
Mission Pharamcy Manager
Doctors Without Borders-MSF
07.2017 - 02.2019
Medical Representative
TQ-Pharmaceuticals
11.2016 - 06.2017
Hospital Pharmacist
Al-Othman Hospital
08.2013 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy And Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Tishreen University
09.2007 - 08.2013
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