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
2023.11 - 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
2023.05 - 2023.10
- 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
2022.01 - 2023.02
- 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
2021.01 - 2021.12
- 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
2020.01 - 2020.12
- 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
2023.11 - Current
Service Manger
Health Window
2023.05 - 2023.10
Research and Development Associate
TecEx Medical, a division of the VATit group
2022.01 - 2023.02
Community Service Pharmacist
Tshwane District Hospital
2021.01 - 2021.12
Pharmacy Intern
Pretoria Eye Institute & Dis-Chem
2020.01 - 2020.12
BPharm - Pharmacy
North-West University Potchefstroom
/2016 - /2019
Good Clinical Practice for Clinical Research Professionals - udemy short course.
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