Gifty Dede Mateko Angmor is an affable manager renowned for building high-performance teams and leading operational teams to achieve ambitious goals. She is a strategic visionary with a clear sense of purpose and a proven change manager with exceptional negotiation skills. With expertise in stakeholder engagement and relationship management, she prioritizes service to humanity with integrity and decency, embracing challenges with enthusiasm and resolve.
As a Senior Specialist Pharmacist (Fellow) and experienced manager, Gifty has a rich history of contributing to the healthcare and hospital sectors. Her professional journey is underscored by advanced academic achievements, including an M.Phil. in Public Health and an MSc in Supply Chain Management specializing in Health Commodities. These qualifications, combined with her 20 years experience, dedication and work ethic, equip her to excel in supply chain management, warehousing, logistics, and procurement, among other areas.
Gifty’s professional competencies include adaptability, negotiation, team building, and change management. She is a fast learner, highly proficient in analytical skills, budgeting, customer service, and computer applications. Her clear communication and presentation skills have consistently supported her ability to lead, innovate, and inspire.
Her educational background spans from a PhD in Public Health to a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and specialized training in logistics and supply chain management. She is a Fellow and Member of the West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists and holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. These qualifications are complemented by her foundational training as a Dispensing Technologist and her consistent pursuit of knowledge and professional growth.
Gifty has held several leadership positions, including her current role as the Overall Head and Senior Specialist Pharmacist at the Greater Accra Regional Medical Stores. Here, she oversees all warehouse management processes, ensuring the efficient supply of cost-effective and quality medicines. She supervises teams, coordinates supply chain workflows, and champions transparent and ethical buyer-seller relationships. Her responsibilities also include inventory control, procurement, reporting, and ensuring supplier reliability to prevent shortages and stock-outs.
Previously, Gifty served as Deputy Head and Specialist Pharmacist in the same institution and in similar capacities at the Western Regional Medical Stores. Her roles have encompassed inventory management, staff training, order tracking, policy development, and supporting ERP system implementation. She also contributed significantly to the Essikadu Government Hospital, where she served in pharmacy management and patient services roles, honing her skills in client counseling, extemporaneous product preparation, and prescription auditing.
Her relevant experience includes membership in Ghana’s COVID-19 response team, the Family Planning Regional Resource Team, and the Logistics Management Information System (GHILIMS). She has also been a regional trainer in public health commodities, essential medicines, and pharmaceuticals. Beyond the healthcare sector, she has experience in producing simple pharmaceutical products, detergents, and beverages, reflecting her versatility and entrepreneurial spirit.
Gifty’s dedication to excellence, her deep understanding of supply chain processes, and her unwavering commitment to service make her a dynamic professional poised to drive transformative outcomes in healthcare logistics and beyond.
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