Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Annecha Wessels

Annecha Wessels

Pretoria,

Summary

A qualified Pharmacist with additional experience as a Researcher for a Clinical Trial Importer of Record company as well as Managerial experience implementing new processes. I am currently working as a Research Associate for the Government Employees Medical Scheme. I am hardworking and detail-oriented with a passion for healthcare and a strong regard for regulatory compliance. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Researcher: Health Policy

Government Employees Medical Scheme
11.2023 - Current
  • Assisted the Senior Manager with administrative tasks relating to setting up meetings, creating agendas and taking minutes during meetings.
  • Compiled and edited memorandums, action items, research documents and surveys.
  • Assisted the Senior Manager and Chief Research officer with creating and editing presentations for internal and external meetings.
  • Liaised with the PD expert panel to ensure they have access to the correct resources during the PD cycle and being available to assist with any queries.
  • Reached out and communicated with other departments to ensure processes, document compilation and meetings run smoothly.
  • Prepared feedback papers for distribution to internal divisions as well as external stakeholders and Service Providers relating to product development.
  • Conducted thorough literature reviews and compiled the weekly internal Newsletter as well as survey summaries distributed internally.
  • Ensured timely communication with my Senior Manager, Chief Research Officer and other team members.
  • Ensured tasks were performed in a quick and efficient manner.
  • Worked closely with the Senior Manager, internal divisions and external Service Providers to support and execute the product development cycle plan during 2023 and currently 2024.
  • Assisted the Senior Manager with the compilation of the product development proposal submission letters and templates.
  • Managed the Product Development mailbox and responded to any queries submitted here in a timely manner.


Service Manger

Health Window
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • Implemented and tested a new Dispensary service offering in Dis-Chem Glenfair to increase customer service satisfaction.
  • Managed the operational process of the new service and liaised with Dispensary staff to implement new processes.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated this to other team members.
  • Reported back daily to the Project Manager on the progress of the project as well as the difficulties that need to be streamlined.
  • Monitored staff performance and provided feedback for improvement.
  • Created the SOP new Service Managers will use in Store to fulfill their duties.

Research and Development Associate

TecEx Medical, a division of the VATit group
01.2022 - 02.2023
  • Researched import regulations and requirements for importing clinical trial supplies into 12 different countries at a time.
  • Research regulations for conducting of clinical trials in various countries.
  • Liaised with Health Authorities in different countries.
  • Administrative duties (Compiling research, scheduling and facilitating meetings, progress reporting).
  • Sales experience - Negotiated service fees and drafted contracts.


Community Service Pharmacist

Tshwane District Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Evaluated, interpreted and thoroughly checked patients medication history before preparing and dispensing medication.
  • Checked and signed off on prescriptions prepared by Pharmacist Assistants.
  • Counseled patients on the correct use of their medication.
  • Acted in the Pharmacy Supervisors position in her absence.
  • Ordered stock on Rx Solutions from the Hospitals bulk store.
  • Worked with a team of Pharmacists on improving Antimicrobial Stewardship in the Hospital.
  • Responsible for checking and submitting CCMDD prescriptions received from patients that were on the program as well as handling any queries relating to these prescriptions.

Pharmacy Intern

Pretoria Eye Institute & Dis-Chem
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Evaluated, interpreted, picked and dispensed medication.
  • Educated patients on the correct use and storage of their medication.
  • Preparation of sterile eye drops.
  • Worked in Dis-Chem's call center.
  • Problem solving.
  • Calling Doctors with prescription queries.
  • Completion of CPD's.

Education

BPharm - Pharmacy

North-West University Potchefstroom
South-Africa
/2016 - /2019

Skills

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Leadership skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Good organizational skills
  • Computer proficiency

Certification

Good Clinical Practice for Clinical Research Professionals - udemy short course.

Timeline

Associate Researcher: Health Policy

Government Employees Medical Scheme
11.2023 - Current

Service Manger

Health Window
05.2023 - 10.2023

Research and Development Associate

TecEx Medical, a division of the VATit group
01.2022 - 02.2023

Community Service Pharmacist

Tshwane District Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2021

Pharmacy Intern

Pretoria Eye Institute & Dis-Chem
01.2020 - 12.2020

BPharm - Pharmacy

North-West University Potchefstroom
/2016 - /2019

Good Clinical Practice for Clinical Research Professionals - udemy short course.

Annecha Wessels