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POPOOLA OLANREWAJU OLAMIDE

PHARMACIST

About Candidate

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I am a motivated global health professional with over five years of experience in mixed-methods research to inform health policies and address systemic health challenges in LMICs and globally. With a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy and a Master’s in Global Health (with distinction), I bring strong project management, analytical skills, policy analysis, and critical thinking. My experience in multi-stakeholder engagement across 60 countries, has refined my ability to work across cross-functional teams and communicate complex ideas clearly. I excel in translating research into actionable policies, leveraging my communication and analytical thinking skills.

Years of Experience
5

Education

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Bachelor of Pharmacy August 2014 – April 2019
Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria
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Master of Science in Global Health with Distinction September 2023 – 2024 Commonwealth Scholar
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, UK

Work & Experience

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Leadership Development Coordinator January 2025 - September 2025
International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)

Coordinated the 12-month Leadership Development Programme and 2-day Leadership Development Workshop, developing the communication, critical-thinking, problem-solving solving and leadership skills of 41 pharmacists and pharmacy students from over 25 countries. • Conducted needs assessment to identify skills gap among the intended audience. • Designed and structured workshop content to directly address identified gaps, integrating interactive learning approaches, case studies, and practical leadership tools. • Mobilised and managed stakeholders, securing high-level speakers and facilitators across 7 countries while maintaining strong engagement and alignment with programme goals. • Moderated physical and virtual sessions, applying facilitation techniques to maximise participant engagement, peer learning, and reflective practice. • Oversaw programme logistics and coordination, including scheduling, resource allocation, and communication across diverse time zones, ensuring smooth execution. • Monitored and evaluated programme outcomes, collecting participant feedback and performance metrics to inform continuous improvement and strengthen future programme design. • Monitoring and Evaluation- Prepared comprehensive progress reports and impact assessments for programme sponsors, documenting key outputs.