Ms. Ann Coo, our very own CEO and co-founder of Locoomago herself, was just like you- aspiring, motivated, and daring; like any other pharmacist would be. Seeking further opportunities and focusing on turning what once was a dream into reality, molding visions into the present was not an easy and linear journey, it demanded time and tedious preparation to solidify one’s standing in the field of pharmacy and medicine. Opportunity does not come to you, it’s a joint effort between your past and present self to make room for the growth of your future self. It is a reality that we create and not something that we wait for us to approach on its own- this is what we aim to do for you, and what our CEO, Ms. Ann envisions to aid pharmacists like herself to achieve in the land of Down Under.
You can be an outstanding Filipino pharmacist, but you can definitely make it better from outstanding to overseas pharmacist, with the help of the meticulous process to reform pharmacists into a fully-seasoned overseas-trained medical professional that can help address the shortages of permanent healthcare professionals in the country and promote a positive impact on patient care and staff well-being throughout the industry. As stated by Ms.Ann, “This program aims to not just connect the talented overseas-trained pharmacist to employers, but to also support and mentor them to be the best Australian pharmacist with a patient-focused attitude.”-being under the care and mentorship of Locoomago, we enable you to contribute to better health outcomes for patients especially in underserved areas by playing a critical role in preventing service disruptions and patient satisfaction in the healthcare industry.
But why choose locum work in Australia when you have a promising and stable job here, in the Philippines? Locum work in Australia as a pharmacist involves filling in for regular employees and temporary vacancies whether in hospitals, community pharmacies, or remote and rural locations; the latter having little to ample attention given due to the rampant shortage of healthcare workers therefore affecting the community patients. Given this, being located in smaller communities gives you a more profound sense of purpose by alleviating pressure on existing staff, and ensuring continuity of care for the community you serve. These responsibilities that you are yet to face come with great dedication- from credential recognition to locum work networking, and passing the Pharmacy Board of Australia. Locoomago is here to aid you in becoming adaptable and gaining further clinical knowledge that will come in handy in familiarity and understanding of Australian pharmacy laws, medications, and practices. Not to mention, many locum positions are in remote areas too, so there’s a pretty good chance you’ll get to explore Aussieland!
Ann Coo 