Mercy Chelangat
REGISTERED PHARMACIST | PHARMACEUTICAL OPERATIONS | INVENTORY & QUALITY
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About
Registered Pharmacist with practical experience in community and hospital pharmacy, currently working at RTC Mission Homa Bay. Skilled in pharmaceutical dispensing, prescription review, patient counseling, inventory and stock management, medication safety, documentation, and day-to-day pharmacy operations. Detail-oriented, adaptable, and committed to high standards of pharmaceutical practice.
Seeking opportunities in pharmacy, pharmaceutical operations, distribution, inventory, quality assurance, or related headquarters functions.
Experience
Pharmacy Personnel at RTC Mission, Homa Bay (2026-06 – Present)
- Dispense prescription and non-prescription medicines in accordance with professional and regulatory requirements.
- Review prescriptions for appropriate medication, dosage, frequency, and potential medication-related concerns.
- Counsel patients on correct medication use, adherence, precautions, and potential adverse effects.
- Assist with pharmaceutical inventory and stock management, including receiving, organizing, monitoring, and maintaining appropriate stock levels.
- Monitor medication expiry dates and ensure proper storage and handling of pharmaceutical products.
- Maintain accurate pharmacy records and documentation while supporting efficient day-to-day pharmacy operations.
- Provide professional pharmaceutical information to patients and healthcare professionals and collaborate with the wider healthcare team.
Intern Pharmacist at Mbagathi District Hospital (2025-01 – 2025-05)
- Dispensed medications accurately and provided appropriate patient counseling.
- Reviewed prescriptions and supported rational and safe medication use.
- Participated in ward rounds and collaborated with healthcare professionals.
- Assisted with pharmaceutical inventory and stock management, including monitoring supplies and storage conditions.
- Maintained accurate pharmacy records and documentation.
- Supported routine pharmacy operations in a busy hospital environment.
Education
Bachelor of Pharmacy in B.Pharm – University of Nairobi (2017 – 2023)
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in KCSE – Kipsigis Girls High School (2013 – 2016)
