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.
