Sheka Sankoh

• Mentored pharmacy technicians and trainees, providing insight and answering questions regarding pharmacy procedures and medical protocols.
• Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers with medical-related issues and providing healthcare counseling.
• Consulted with patients to explain medication use, side effects and dosage directions as prescribed.
• Established clear and effective customer service policies to increase satisfaction and pharmacy loyalty.
• Recommended over-the-counter medications for patients after assessing symptoms.
• Maintained compliance with state and Pharmacy Drugs Act 2001.
• Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of drug packaging and labeling.
• Enforced adherence to infection control protocols.
• Counseled patients on appropriate use of over-the-counter and prescription medications.
• Detected and reported therapeutic incompatibilities.
• Counseled patients on drug therapies to ensure proper intakes.
• Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
• Delivered pharmacological education to patients by responding to and answering questions and explaining medication side effects.
• Prepared medications based on physician orders.
• Analyzed prescribing trends to monitor compliance and prevent excessive usage.
• Reviewed packages and medication bottles for proper labeling before distributing to patients.

• Taught Pharmaceutical microbiology
• Taught Pharmaceutical microbiology and Conducted Pharmaceutics practicals with second year B.Pharm (Hons) students.
• Conducted Pharmaceutics technology practicals with fourth year B.Pharm (Hons) students.
• Attended departmental and faculty seminars, improving knowledge and networking with confidence.
• Encouraged students' personal development through tutorial work.
• Provided helpful input in selection of learning materials and resources.
• Maintained records to measure student progress, achievement and attendance.
• Pursued continuing education to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Participated in preparation, administration and grading of exams.
• Utilized diverse teaching methods, lectures, presentations and class activities to deliver curriculum.
• Selected innovative teaching methods to deliver course content.
• Created instructional and lecture plans for classes in compliance with course objectives.
• Promoted excitement among students in classroom through delivery of interesting topics.
• Tailored lectures to meet student needs, emphasizing skills and concepts necessary for professional and academic success.
• Explained concepts through variety of methods, utilizing visual aids and analogies for key material.
• Identified areas of difficulty for students, developing additional resources for review.
• Organized activities and class events to drive learning objectives and promote engagement.
• Collaborated with fellow lecturers to design course content and teaching policies.
• Developed clear course syllabus incorporating essential content and responding to student interests.

• Mentored pharmacy technicians and trainees, providing insight and answering questions regarding pharmacy procedures and medical protocols.
• Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers with medical-related issues and providing healthcare counseling.
• Consulted with patients to explain medication use, side effects and dosage directions as prescribed.

• Ordered, labeled, compounded and dispensed prescribed medications.
• Organized inventory control systems to maintain adequate stock levels for all products carried by the pharmacy.
• Counseled health care professionals regarding therapeutic options, formulary restrictions, drug interactions and side effects.
• Interpreted prescription orders from physicians or other authorized prescribers to ensure accuracy of medication preparation and delivery.
• Provided medication counseling to patients on the proper use and potential side effects of their medications.
• Managed the daily operations of a retail pharmacy.
• Verified accuracy of prescription labels before dispensing medications.
• Analyzed physician's medication orders for correctness according to policy guidelines.
• Assessed patient's knowledge of drugs, dosage instructions, interactions and contraindications.
• Advised customers on non-prescription medications such as over-the-counter drugs, herbals and nutritional supplements.
• Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers with medical-related issues and providing healthcare counseling.
• Mentored pharmacy technicians and trainees, providing insight and answering questions regarding pharmacy procedures and medical protocols.
• Checked prescriptions for proper contents and labeling.
• Recommended over-the-counter medications for patients after assessing symptoms.
• Ensured strict adherence to pharmacy laws, regulations, and standards.
• Participated in continuing education to stay current with new medications, technology, and pharmacy practices.
• Supervised pharmacy technicians and support staff in daily operations to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Developed and maintained professional relationships with patients to provide personalized care.
• Managed drug procurement, storage, and disposal processes to ensure medication integrity and compliance.

• Participated in inspections of Pharmacy premises
• Involved in regulating Pharmaceutical products
• Contributed in developing standards operating procedures

• Work in team with other health workers to enhance better health care management for patients
• Dispensing of medications
• Counseling of patients on their medications and diet.
• Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.
• Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
• Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
• Secured drugs against theft, loss or mismanagement by setting and enforcing effective procedures.
• Kept work areas neat and clean.
• Checked pharmacy area regularly to ensure it was kept neat, clean and free of debris.
• Analyzed prescribing trends to monitor compliance and prevent excessive usage.
• Worked with experienced pharmacists to train on proper procedures.
• Notified senior staff about safety concerns and unsafe practices.
• Compounded and prepared medications according to prescription orders.
• Advised patients regarding proper use of new medications and OTC products.
• Supported timely and proper processing of prescriptions in collaboration with healthcare professionals.

• Teaching
• Conducting and supervising exams.
• Graded projects, exams and assignments to track student progression.
• Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
• Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
• Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
• Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
• Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
• Enforced discipline on campus and during off-campus school trips following code of conduct and student handbook.
• Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
• Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
• Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
• Scheduled tutoring sessions to help students improve grades and gain better grasp course material.
• Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
• Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
• Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
• Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
• Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.

BSc. (Hons) Pharmacy

• Dissertation Title: Determination of the cyanide content of the leaves and roots of Manihot esculenta crantz (cassava) plant.

• WASSCE