Catherine Vivi

Reviewing prescriptions for correct dosage, drug-drug interactions, contraindications, and potential side effects before filling and dispensing medications. Educating patients on how to take their medications safely, explaining potential side effects, and answering questions about over-the-counter (OTC) products and supplements. Providing routine health screenings (e.g., blood pressure, blood glucose testing).

Superintended pharmacist at the facility - JOVY LOFTY PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED

(2024-07)

• Reviewing prescriptions for correct dosage, drug-drug interactions, contraindications, and potential side effects before filling and dispensing medications.
• Educating patients on how to take their medications safely, explaining potential side effects, and answering questions about over-the-counter (OTC) products and supplements.
• Providing routine health screenings (e.g., blood pressure, blood glucose testing).
• Offering advice and management support for chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and hyperlipidemia.
• Overseeing the ordering, storage, and inventory levels of medications, ensuring that temperature-sensitive products are maintained correctly.
• Maintaining accurate logbooks and records for controlled substances in compliance with local and federal drug regulation laws.
• Regularly auditing stock to clear expired or recalled medications and managing safe disposal protocols.
• Contacting prescribing doctors and healthcare providers to clarify prescription details, suggest alternative medications, or address safety concerns.
• Implementing and following safety protocols to prevent medication errors and maintain hygiene standards.

Superintended pharmacist at the facility - THE AMA HOSPITAL -THIKA - THIKA

(2022-09 - 2024-06)

• Actively participate in multi-disciplinary clinical rounds to optimize drug therapy.
• Perform dosing and therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) for complex medications (e.g., Vancomycin, Aminoglycosides, Anticoagulants).
• Manage High-Alert Medications (HAMs) and Parenteral Nutrition (TPN).
• Review complex patient profiles for drug-drug interactions, contraindications, renal/hepatic adjustments, and adverse drug reactions (ADRs).
• Ensure strict adherence to controlled substance accounting, storage, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage drug inventory strategies, navigate critical drug shortages, and implement alternative therapy protocols.

Intern - LABORATORY AND ALLIED INDUSTRY LTD - NAIROBI

(2020-11 - 2020-12)

• Gained working experience in Good Manufacturing Practices of different dosage forms.
• Gained understanding and experience in Quality Control procedures carried out on intermediary and finished products.
• Gained an understanding in pharmaceutical regulatory affairs.
• Learned on good storage practices of different categories of raw materials.

Intern - GOODLIFE PHARMACY LTD

(2020-09 - 2020-10)

• Gained experience in prescription processing and documentation, patient counseling and performing medications review to improve adherence.
• Learned to work effectively as part of a team to ensure clients get optimum services.
• Learned and gained experience on good inventory management and sale of various categories of products.

Intern - KIROGO HEALTH CENTRE - MURANG'A

(2020-07 - 2020-08)

• Gained knowledge and experience in managing minor illnesses and offering drug information to clients.
• Participated in health screenings such as diabetes and hypertension and in health talks on lifestyle changes.
• Gained knowledge and experience in ordering of medicines and medical supplies.

Intern - MURANG'A COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL

(2019-12 - 2020-06)

• Gained experience in supply chain, public procurement procedures and record keeping.
• Gained experience in good dispensing practices, medication use counseling and patient education.
• Participated in ward rounds as part of a team of other healthcare providers.

Attachee - MBAGATHI HOSPITAL

(2018-11 - 2018-11)

• Prescription dispensing of drugs to In-patients and Out-patients.
• Participated in ward rounds alongside other healthcare workers.
• Dispensing of ARVs and patient counseling on adherence.

Attachee - REGAL PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY

(2018-10 - 2018-10)

• Learned on Good Manufacturing Practices of different dosage forms.
• Learned on Quality control procedures.

Attachee - MALIBU PHARMACY - UPPERHILL NAIROBI

(2018-09 - 2018-09)

• Gained experience in prescription processing and documentation.
• Gained experience in extemporaneous preparations.

Attachee - BONDENI PHARMACY - KITUI

(2017-01 - 2017-06)

• Learned on prescription processing and documentation.
• Provided drug information and patient counseling to encourage adherence.
• Gained experience in the sale of various categories of products.

Certificate - Computer Application - NAIROBI INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (NIPS) (2019-10 - 2019-12)

Bachelor - Pharmacy - UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI (2014 - 2019)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) - LIMURU GIRLS SCHOOL (2009 - 2012)

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (K.C.P.E) - STELLAMARIS ACADEMY (2001 - 2008)