Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Software
Additional Information
Languages
Certification
Accomplishments
Timeline
Walid Makia

Walid Makia

B.Sc(Pharm), M.Sc(Clinical Pharm),MBA, BCPS, ACCP, Team STEPPS, SCM, SCP Leader - Healthcare & Pharmaceutical | Project Management | Chief Pharmacist |Pharmacy And Therapeutic Supply Chain Management Professional
Doha,Qatar

Summary

Pharmacy supply chain management professional with over 18 years of experience, specializing in supply chain management, project management, strategic initiative implementation, and procurement optimization. Dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence and quality in the healthcare sector through collaboration with stakeholders and innovative problem-solving. Seeking a challenging role to leverage extensive expertise, market intelligence, and operational skills to drive organizational success.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Pharmacy and Therapeutic Supply Chain Specialist

Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC)
Doha, Qatar
1 2019 - Current

PHCC is the largest healthcare organization in Qatar, recognized with Diamond Canadian Accreditation. It employs over 8,000 professionals and operates 32 healthcare facilities across the state. The organization is dedicated to providing comprehensive primary care and integrated secondary care services, ensuring accessible and high-quality healthcare for all residents of Qatar.

Spearheaded development and implementation of Pharmacy and Therapeutic Supply Portal, enhancing inventory accuracy and overall supply chain efficiency

  • Optimized inventory management processes, resulting in significant cost reductions and improved service levels
  • Directed medication purchasing, planning, warehousing, and logistics, ensuring compliance with industry best practices and local regulations
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams for seamless procurement and material management.
  • Supervised quality control and reduced process lags to maximize revenue.
  • Maintained optimal inventory levels to meet operational requirements.
  • Leveraged knowledge of best practices to track inventory and retain accountability for projects worth $200 million

Senior Pharmacy Supervisor

Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC)
Doha, Qatar
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Managed daily pharmacy operations, including medication dispensing, patient counseling, and inventory management
  • Implemented cost-effective inventory control measures, reducing expired stock by 15%
  • Developed and enforced policies and procedures for medication control and flow.

Senior Pharmacist & 2nd Pharmacy In Charge

Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC)
Doha, Qatar
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Supervised pharmacy staff and ensured adherence to pharmaceutical standards and regulations
  • Managed inventory and supply chain processes to ensure timely delivery of medications.

Outpatient Pharmacist

Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC)
Doha, Qatar
01.2011 - 01.2015
  • Dispensed medications and provided patient counseling on drug usage and side effects
  • Monitored inventory levels and coordinated with suppliers to prevent stock shortages.

Pharmacy Manager - Aldeera Branch

International Medical Company (IMC) - Kulud Chain Pharmacies
01.2010 - 10.2011
  • Oversaw the daily operations of the pharmacy, including staff management and inventory control
  • Built strong relationships with healthcare providers, contributing to improved patient outcomes.

Pharmacy Director

Walid Gouda Pharmacy
Egypt
07.2008 - 11.2009
  • Managed pharmacy operations, including staffing, inventory, and customer service
  • Developed strategic plans to improve pharmacy services and patient care.

Hospital Pharmacist & Acting Pharmacy Lead

Ministry of Public Health
Egypt
11.2007 - 07.2008
  • Managed hospital pharmacy operations, including medication dispensing and inventory control
  • Acted as lead pharmacist, overseeing staff and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Education

MBA in Logistics And Supply Chain Management -

Koneru Lakshmaiah University, India
08.2024 - Current

Master of Clinical Pharmacy -

Supreme Council of Universities, Cairo
07.2013 - 04.2016

American Board of Pharmacotherapy Specialist -

American Pharmacists’ Association, USA
11.2013 - 04.2015

Bachelor of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences -

Zagazig University, Egypt
09.2001 - 12.2006

Skills

Pharmacy Supply Chain Management

Affiliations

  • Medication Management Committee Member
  • Pharmacy and Therapeutic Supply Committee Coordinator
  • National Condemnation Committee Member
  • Project Manager for PHCC Pharmaceutical Supply Chain System Implementation

Software

ERP system (Oracle)

Clinical information systems (Cerner-Medicom)

Additional Information


  • Practical Pharmaceutical Supply Management: LMIC Focus, Jan 2023
  • International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR), Vienna, Nov2022
  • Smart Pharmacy Program, HMC, Qatar, Apr 2019
  • Excellence in Effective Communication and Teamwork, PHCC-Qatar, Mar 2018

Languages

Arabic
Native language
English
Advanced
C1

Certification

AHRQ Team STEPPS Office-Based Care Master

Accomplishments

  • Developed PHCC Pharmacy and Therapeutic Supply Portal, reducing paperwork by 75%.
  • Reduced near expiry instances by 40% and shortages by 25% through proactive inventory management.
  • Redesigned formulary for cost reduction and margin improvement.
  • Automated PHCC annual inventory and stock tracking processes.

Timeline

Koneru Lakshmaiah University - MBA in Logistics And Supply Chain Management,
08.2024 - Current
Senior Pharmacy Supervisor - Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC)
01.2016 - 01.2019
American Pharmacists’ Association - American Board of Pharmacotherapy Specialist,
11.2013 - 04.2015
Supreme Council of Universities - Master of Clinical Pharmacy,
07.2013 - 04.2016
Senior Pharmacist & 2nd Pharmacy In Charge - Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC)
01.2013 - 01.2015
Outpatient Pharmacist - Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC)
01.2011 - 01.2015
Pharmacy Manager - Aldeera Branch - International Medical Company (IMC) - Kulud Chain Pharmacies
01.2010 - 10.2011
Pharmacy Director - Walid Gouda Pharmacy
07.2008 - 11.2009
Hospital Pharmacist & Acting Pharmacy Lead - Ministry of Public Health
11.2007 - 07.2008
Zagazig University - Bachelor of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences,
09.2001 - 12.2006
Pharmacy and Therapeutic Supply Chain Specialist - Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC)
1 2019 - Current
AHRQ Team STEPPS Office-Based Care Master
Ambulatory Pharmacy Clinical Training Program
Supply Chain Management Diploma
Management Informatic System Diploma
Super Community Pharmacist (SCP) Diploma Level 2
Walid MakiaB.Sc(Pharm), M.Sc(Clinical Pharm),MBA, BCPS, ACCP, Team STEPPS, SCM, SCP Leader - Healthcare & Pharmaceutical | Project Management | Chief Pharmacist |Pharmacy And Therapeutic Supply Chain Management Professional