JERRY WAPEN
PORT MORESBY,PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Summary
Results-driven pharmacist with three years of experience in healthcare, research, data analysis, and project coordination. Led research initiatives, developed reports, engaged stakeholders, and managed public awareness campaigns. Committed to supporting evidence-based policy and strategic decision-making for sustainable development.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist
ELISEO PHARMACY
PORT MORESBY, PAPUA NEW GUINEA
01.2026 - Current
- Managed daily pharmacy operations, supervising staff to ensure efficient service delivery.
- Dispensed medications to patients and provided counselling to enhance medication adherence and patient understanding.
- Maintained medicine inventory and stock control, ensuring availability of essential medications through effective procurement.
- Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical regulations, quality standards and good practice.
- Prepare pharmacy reports and maintain accurate dispensing; collaborated with healthcare professionals to promote quality patient care and health education.
IN-COUNTRY COORDINATOR
CHILDREN FIRST FOUNDATION (CFF)
PORT MORESBY, PAPUA NEW GUINEA
10.2024 - Current
- Coordinated stakeholder engagements and community awareness activities to enhance local support.
- Identified disadvantaged children and coordinated their medical treatment journeys, facilitating access to necessary healthcare.
- Conducted research and data analysis for children and parents in PNG, identifying key areas for assistance.
- Followed key performance indicators and organisational guidelines to ensure compliance.
Founder
Children Transit Centre Inc.
PORT MORESBY, PAPUA NEW GUINEA
06.2023 - Current
- Conducted literature reviews, collected data, and analysed child health issues in PNG to inform health interventions.
- Writing Proposals and reports.
- Coordinated referrals for children from rural communities to referral hospitals, facilitating access to necessary treatments.
- Coordinated media coverage and reported on child health cases, raising awareness and advocating for improved health services.
Pharmacist
SESAGO HEALTHCARE LIMITED
PORT MORESBY, PAPUA NEW GUINEA
03.2025 - 11.2025
- Assist with regulatory affairs, product registration, and compliance with pharmaceutical regulation.
- Monitor compliance with company policies and relevant health legislations.
- Promoted pharmaceutical products, delivering scientific product information to healthcare professionals to enhance understanding and utilisation.
- Supported sales and marketing activities, contributing to achievement of business objectives through strategic initiatives.
- Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and tailored support, fostering trust and collaboration.
Education
Bachelor of pharmacy - Pharmacy
School of Medicine and Health Sciences, UPNG
Port Moresby, NCD01-2024
Skills
- Research and data analysis
- Data analysis
- Policy analysis
- Project coordination
- Performance assessment
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Presentation skills
- Team Work and Leadership
- Time management
- Public relations
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Pidgin
Advanced
C1
Certification
Certified pharmacist, National Department of Health (NDoH), Papua New Guinea
Interests
- Cooking
- Reading
- Playing Guitar
Accomplishments
- Certification for First Aid Training, SMHS
- Certification for Antimicrobial Training, PMGH
- Certification for Child Safe Guard and Safety Training, Children First Foundation (CFF)
Timeline
Pharmacist
ELISEO PHARMACY
01.2026 - Current
Pharmacist
SESAGO HEALTHCARE LIMITED
03.2025 - 11.2025
IN-COUNTRY COORDINATOR
CHILDREN FIRST FOUNDATION (CFF)
10.2024 - Current
Founder
Children Transit Centre Inc.
06.2023 - Current
Bachelor of pharmacy - Pharmacy
School of Medicine and Health Sciences, UPNG