Ambrose George
Dodoma
Summary
A results-driven healthcare and supply chain professional with over five years of experience in pharmaceutical logistics and clinical pharmacy. Demonstrated expertise in managing complex supply chains for medicines and vaccines, optimizing inventory, reducing operational costs, and ensuring compliance with international standards. Proven leadership in humanitarian logistics and public health initiatives, including spearheading health education campaigns and crisis management efforts. Recognized for innovative contributions to vaccine preservation and healthcare access in resource-constrained settings. Committed to leveraging healthcare and supply chain expertise to improve public health outcomes globally.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Hospital Pharmacist
St. Gemma Hospital
04.2019 - Current
- - Directed pharmaceutical supply chains for12 departments, managing an annual inventory valued at1.2 billion Tsh with a98% stock availability rate
- - Maintained vaccine cold chain integrity, reducing spoilage by99%
- - Enhanced operational efficiency by95% during the COVID-19 pandemic through optimized supply chain strategies
- - Led clinical pharmacy services for over40,000 patients annually, achieving a95% reduction in adverse drug reactions
- - Oversaw infection prevention initiatives, achieving a90% reduction in COVID-19 transmission
- - Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve patient outcomes and enhance overall hospital efficiency
- - Developed and implemented a pharmaceutical waste management system to ensure environmentally sustainable disposal of expired medicines and materials
Logistics and Supply Chain Manager
Pharmacy Ontario Limited
07.2021 - 01.2024
- - Managed logistics for over2,400 pharmaceutical products, achieving a90% reduction in lead times
- - Implemented inventory control strategies, enhancing stock accuracy and reducing excess inventory by15%
- - Coordinated importation, customs clearance, and distribution, ensuring compliance with local regulations
- - Negotiated contracts with suppliers, reducing procurement costs by10%
- - Designed and deployed a supplier performance evaluation system, improving the quality of pharmaceutical deliveries by25%
- - Optimized last-mile delivery logistics to rural pharmacies, reducing delays and increasing medicine availability in underserved areas by30%
Education
Master's - Supply Chain Management
College of Business Education
01.2024
Bachelor of Pharmacy - undefined
St. John’s University of Tanzania
01.2017
Skills
- - Supply Chain Optimization & Cold Chain Management
- - Medical Procurement & Vendor Management
- - Crisis Management & Humanitarian Logistics
- - Data-Driven Decision Making
- - Healthcare Logistics & Public Health Campaigns
- - Leadership and Team Management
- - Proficiency in MS Office and SAP ERP Systems
- - Pharmaceutical Waste Management
- - Supplier Performance Evaluation
- Inventory control
- Regulatory compliance
- Pharmacy operations
- Pharmaceutical compounding
Certification
- Global Health Pharmacy Certificate – London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine,2017
- Certificate in Disaster Management – Volunteers on Health Education Foundation,2018
Languages
- Swahili: Native proficiency
- English: Professional proficiency
Publications
- Research Author
- The Influence of Education and Training on the Preservation and Management of COVID-19 Vaccines Among Health Workers
- Presented at Business and Economic Development Conference, Dodoma2024 Explored strategies for vaccine stability and cold chain management.
- Master’s Research
- Supply Chain Dynamics and Preservation Strategies for COVID-19 Vaccine Management: Case Study of Mwananyamala Referral Hospital
- 2023–2024 Analyzed the determinants affecting the preservation and management of COVID-19 vaccines, emphasizing cold chain dynamics, education and training, and transport logistics to improve vaccine stability and accessibility.
- Undergraduate Research
- Challenges in the Use of Co-Trimoxazole for Prophylaxis and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections: Case Study of HIV-Infected Children at Makole Health Center, Dodoma
- May – September2017 Investigated factors affecting the effectiveness and adherence to Co-Trimoxazole therapy in pediatric patients, providing insights to improve treatment outcomes and address medication barriers.
Awards
- -
- Employee of the Year,2022
- – St. Gemma Hospital, Dodoma, -
- Leadership Award,2016/2017
- – Tanzania Pharmaceutical Students Association, -
- Volunteer Leadership Award,2020
- – Volunteers on Health Education Foundation, -
- Chairman Award for COVID-19 Response,2021
- – St. Gemma Hospital, Dodoma Successfully led a team of23 members in combating COVID-19 by disseminating educational materials to hospital staff and reaching1,200 members of the surrounding community through campaigns aimed at reducing vaccine hesitancy.
Reading books
read many books in related fied from medicine to bussiness
Timeline
Logistics and Supply Chain Manager
Pharmacy Ontario Limited
07.2021 - 01.2024
Chief Hospital Pharmacist
St. Gemma Hospital
04.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Pharmacy - undefined
St. John’s University of Tanzania
Master's - Supply Chain Management
College of Business Education
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