Akho Nkohla

As a pharmacist, I am a dedicated healthcare professional committed to optimizing medication therapy and promoting patient safety. I bring a strong foundation in pharmacological knowledge, attention to detail, and a patient-centered approach, ensuring that every intervention I make supports evidence-based care and improves health outcomes. I thrive in collaborative environments, value continuous learning, and take pride in being a reliable resource for both patients and the healthcare team.

Post Basic Assistant at Arrie Nel Pharmacy Group (2022-05 – 2023-03)

I provided support in clinical settings by assisting with patient care, observing procedures, and helping qualified staff with day-to-day duties. I learned to apply theoretical knowledge in practice, developed critical thinking, and improved my communication and clinical skills through hands-on experience.

• Assisted with patient care in clinical settings
• Observed medical procedures
• Supported qualified staff with daily duties
• Applied theoretical knowledge in practical settings
• Developed critical thinking skills
• Enhanced communication and clinical skills

Pharmacist Intern at Livingstone Hospital (2024-02 – 2025-01)

I was actively engaged in both clinical and operational pharmacy services, including chemotherapy dispensing, as well as pharmaceutical care for special populations such as pediatrics, geriatrics, and critically ill patients. Through participation in multidisciplinary ward rounds, medication reconciliation, and therapeutic drug monitoring, I deepened my understanding of individualized pharmacotherapy, strengthened my clinical judgment, and contributed to safe, effective, and patient-centered medication management across diverse care settings.

• Engaged in clinical and operational pharmacy services
• Dispensed chemotherapy medications
• Provided pharmaceutical care for pediatrics, geriatrics, and critically ill patients
• Participated in multidisciplinary ward rounds
• Conducted medication reconciliation
• Performed therapeutic drug monitoring
• Deepened understanding of individualized pharmacotherapy
• Strengthened clinical judgment

Community Service Pharmacist at Mthatha Correctional Services (2025-08 – Present)

I delivered comprehensive pharmaceutical care within a correctional healthcare setting, ensuring safe, effective, and rational use of medicines. During this time, I managed the procurement, storage, and dispensing of medication in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Effectively, I monitored and promoted adherence to treatment. I collaborated with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to optimise patient outcomes and implement stock control measures within the clinic centres.

• Delivered comprehensive pharmaceutical care in correctional healthcare setting
• Managed medication procurement, storage, and dispensing
• Ensured compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Monitored and promoted treatment adherence
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Optimised patient outcomes
• Implemented stock control measures

National Senior Certificate – Xolilizwe SSS (2019 – 2019)

Bachelor of Pharmacy in Pharmacy – Nelson Mandela University (2020 – 2023)