Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first African-owned, US-based newspaper published on the Internet.
New Jersey Urology (NJU), a leading provider of urology and cancer care services, has announced the appointment of Dr. Chidebelu Ufodike as Chief Operating Officer. A nationally-recognized healthcare leader, Dr. Ufodike brings more than 25 years of experience in healthcare operations, pharmacy, and integrated care delivery to the role.
Dr. Gordon A. Brown of New Jersey Urology expressed his enthusiasm for the new hire, citing Ufodike’s track record of managing complex delivery models:
“Dr. Ufodike’s passion for operational excellence makes him the perfect addition to our leadership team,” said Dr. Brown. “His focus on preserving excellent patient outcomes while expanding access to novel service lines will allow NJU to continue providing best-in-class care to patients throughout the region.”
Dr. Ufodike’s professional philosophy centers on creating robust infrastructures that allow medical and health professionals to focus on their primary mission: patient care. “I am excited to join New Jersey Urology and partner with such an exceptional group of physicians and healthcare professionals,” said Dr. Ufodike. “Throughout my career, I’ve focused on building scalable operating models. I look forward to strengthening the infrastructure and capabilities that will ensure NJU continues to thrive as a leading urology platform.”
He served as the Vice President of Pharmacy Inventory Management and Working Capital at Walgreens Boots Alliance. In this position, he:
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Led Walgreens enterprise initiatives for more than 8,000 locations, nationwide.
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Managed more than $75 billion in pharmacy inventory.
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Optimized supply chain capabilities and improved working capital performance for one of the largest healthcare retail networks in the United States.
