In a significant move set to reshape healthcare entrepreneurship in Nigeria, we’re thrilled to announce that Heels & Tech, an organization dedicated to closing the gender gap in technology, has partnered with CareCapital for Women. Together, we’re launching an initiative to empower female-led pharmacies across the country through a one-day workshop.

Through this collaboration, Heels & Tech, and Care Capital for women aims to support 50 female-owned and female-led retail pharmacies, providing them with the knowledge and tools to grow and offer excellent healthcare services to their communities. This partnership, driven by a shared commitment to gender equality and data-driven decision-making, seeks to unlock the potential of women in the pharmaceutical sector.

The partnership with CareCapital for Women brings a comprehensive one day workshop specifically designed for female pharmacists in Nigeria. Heels & Tech is dedicated to empowering women in healthcare by offering mentorship, digital tools, and practical skills. This initiative not only aims to improve business operations but also enhances healthcare delivery in local communities, making a significant impact on Nigeria’s healthcare system.

CareCapital for women recognizes that many experienced female pharmacists lack formal training in data analysis. This is where Heels & Tech comes in, bringing its expertise in digital and data skills training to this collaboration. Heels & Tech will play a key role in making analytics easier to understand and showing its practical uses in the pharmaceutical field.

Many female pharmacists have valuable data, like sales records and customer behavior, but struggle to use it effectively. Our workshop will show participants how to turn numbers into useful insights that lead to higher profits and better customer relationships. By focusing on data-driven decision-making, we’re helping women pharmacists use their existing information for better business results.  As Ayomipo Olajube, Operations at Famasi Africa points out, many pharmacies rely on hunches when making important business decisions. This often leads to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and lower profits.

The Heels & Tech session will focus on helping participants create simple dashboards and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that directly improve business performance. The Heels & Tech and CareCapital partnership directly addresses several key challenges faced by female-led pharmacies in Nigeria. Specific topics covered will include:

1. Decisions by instinct, not insight: The workshop will empower pharmacists to move beyond relying on “what sells fast” and instead use data to forecast and manage their inventory effectively.
2. Low visibility into margins: Participants will learn how to identify truly profitable products by analyzing sales data and understanding costs.
3. Customer data underutilization: The session will demonstrate how to use prescription and purchase histories to build customer loyalty, personalize services, and increase repeat sales.
4. Fear of digital tools: By making data analytics practical, accessible, and directly profitable, the workshop will show that it’s not “too technical” and encourage the use of digital tools. 
5. Dashboards & KPIs: Tracking essential data through clear dashboards that highlight top sellers, low stock levels, and other key performance indicators.

Leading the Heels & Tech sessions will be Olajide Idowu, a seasoned Microsoft Certified Trainer and Business Intelligence Consultant with over 16 years of experience in data analysis and enterprise BI deployment. His extensive expertise includes training over 25,000 professionals globally, including teams from renowned organizations such as Nigerian Breweries, MTN, FIRS, etc. 

His expertise extends to a wide range of tools, including Power BI, Excel, SQL, Tableau, and Python, making him an ideal guide for female pharmacists looking to harness the power of data. Olajide’s commitment to gender-inclusive capacity building aligns perfectly with the mission of Heels & Tech. As a valuable Professional in Data Platform and a faculty member at Heels & Tech, he is uniquely positioned to empower female pharmacists in Nigeria to harness the power of data.

The partnership between Heels & Tech and CareCapital for Women represents a significant step towards building a more robust and equitable healthcare ecosystem in Nigeria. By empowering female pharmacists with the skills and knowledge that they need, this initiative promises to unlock their entrepreneurial potential, improve the quality of healthcare services, and contribute to the overall economic development of the nation.

The collaboration underscores the importance of investing in women as key drivers of innovation and progress in the healthcare sector. As the saying goes, “Together, we’re making healthcare stronger, businesses smarter, and women unstoppable.” This partnership embodies that spirit, paving the way for a future where female pharmacists in Nigeria are empowered to thrive and lead the charge in transforming healthcare delivery. 

Heels & Tech is excited about the potential impact of this partnership on women-led pharmacies. We invite everyone to support this initiative as we work together to make healthcare stronger, businesses smarter, and women unstoppable. To learn more about our programs, initiatives, and how we are empowering women, visit our website at heelsandtech.com. Together, let’s create a future where female pharmacists in Nigeria are empowered to thrive and lead the charge in transforming healthcare delivery.