Austine Opiata
Pharmaceutical Professional
Nairobi,Nairobi City
Summary
I am a self-motivated, focused, goal oriented and highly resourceful individual. I thrive in a dynamic environment that presents diverse challenges requiring novel ideals. I am contentious in my assignments, attentive to details and inclined to the virtues of diligence, loyalty and services. Currently I am seeking to contribute my experience, skills and expertise to your institution
CAREER OBJECTIVE: To work in a competitive and challenging environment in which I can contribute directly in helping the organization achieve its goals/objectives by using my skills, knowledge and experience to contribute to corporate goals. Productive employee with proven track record of successful project management and producing quality outcomes through leadership and team motivation. Works with clients to determine requirements and provide excellent service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Officer
ECUMENICAL, PHARMACEUTICAL NETWORK
01.2023 - Current
- Supply Chain and Quality Assurance, Manage the implementation of program activities in line with project agreements
- Participate in and help lead project kick-off meetings with member partners and other relevant contacts
- Develop and drive Co-creation of a roadmap and action plan with the two Drug Supply
- Organizations (DSOs) in Nigeria and Sierra Leone
- Appointment of focal persons in the DSOs and active engagement of the same
- Budget development and budget allocation to activities undertaken by the DSOs
- Create and disseminate an online pre-assessment platform to be accessed by DSOs
- Assess the partners supply chain integrity at the health facility level in terms of forecasting, quantification, procurement, stock management, inventory, dispensing
- Conduct monitoring visits in the 2 selected DSOs/countries
- Conduct training of health facilities' management staff in Drug
- Revolving Funds and Partnership in Sustaining the Drug Supply Unit
- Co-ordinate and implement training of pharmacy personnel in courses on quality of medicines and supply management
- Supported and was involved in the physical assessment visits in the DSOs
- Develop and provide regular and end-term assessments and reporting
- Actively participate in the EPN East Africa Pooled Procurement
- Initiative, Technical Working
- Group Meeting and activities.
Program Assistant
Project Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Developed and Conducted Baseline Studies in the Minilab Member Countries
- Monitoring and Evaluation for the Minilab Activities
- Assisted in the Organization of the Annual Minilab workshop
- Developed a tool for data Collection and Analysis of sub-standard and counterfeit medicines
- Assisted in preparation of an International Publication
- Overseeing Infection Prevention and Control Project in Sierra Leone
- Overseeing Essentials of Pharmacy Practices Project in Central Africa Republic
- Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities.
- Drafted agendas, recorded minutes and generated documents to facilitate meetings.
- Assisting in Follow-up of Scholarship project in EPN
- Human resource capacity development for pharmaceutical services and supporting establishment of medicines and therapeutics committees in healthcare facilities
- Project lead for Covid-19 Vaccination advocacy Project in Burundi
- Responsible for Conducting Baseline Surveys and other short surveys on various topics
Pharmaceutical Technologist
THE NAIROBI HOSPITAL
05.2017 - 04.2021
- Inventory Management at the Casualty Pharmacy
- Dispensing of medicine to patients, giving the correct medicine information
- Ensuring Good Interdepartmental Relationship to ensure
- Teamwork within the clinical team
- Ensured customers left feeling informed and confident about their healthcare needs
- Labelled and dispensed prescriptions, complying with patient confidentially and data protection protocols
- Ensured all prescribed products were picked and dispensed accurately
- Provided warm, friendly greetings to customers, handling prescriptions and purchases efficiently
- Managed sensitive data and documentation filing systems, following confidentiality and data security protocols to reduce risks
- Worked collaboratively with dispensing teams to meet team goals and support efficient operations
- Operated automated pharmacy storage and dispensing system correctly and safely
- Delivered controlled drugs to wards, departments and patients accurately and securely
- Dispensed customer medication quickly, reducing average pharmacy wait time
- Supported pharmacists with local medication delivery and accurate record-keeping of patient services
- Identified and counted drugs for new prescriptions, refills and clinical trials under pharmacist supervision
- Safeguarded narcotics and medical supplies with stringent adherence to inventory management, labelling and dispensing protocols.
Pharmacy Supplies In Charge
GERTRUDE'S CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
02.2014 - 05.2017
- Coordinating of all Pharmacy Stores Operations
- Efficient Inventory Management
- Participation in Tender Process
- Management Of Medication Samples
- Implementation of medication Safety Strategies
- Implementation of Medication Management and Use Standards
- Ensure Adherence to Absolute Pharmacy Service Standards
- Ensure Exceptional Customer Care Standards in the Unit
- Prepare Timely Report to Agreed Details
- Provision of Professional Guidance to Pharmacy Supplies Team
- Purchase, Store and Distribution of Pharmaceutical and related
- Products
- Final Check of Invoices for Accuracy before dispatch to Various
- Heads of Departments
Pharmaceutical Technologist
SHALOM COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
10.2013 - 02.2014
- Ensured customers left feeling informed and confident about their healthcare needs
- Provided warm, friendly greetings to customers, handling prescriptions and purchases efficiently
- Ensured all prescribed products were picked and dispensed accurately
- Operated automated pharmacy storage and dispensing system correctly and safely
- Delivered controlled drugs to wards, departments and patients accurately and securely
- Dispensed customer medication quickly, reducing average pharmacy wait time
- Checked medication labelling meticulously for safe, appropriate customer use
- Verified co-payment amounts and used POS system to process payments
- Safeguarded narcotics and medical supplies with stringent adherence to inventory management, labelling and dispensing protocols.
Pharmacy Student Intern
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Referral Hospital
09.2011 - 12.2011
- Collaborated with treatment team to elevate individual patient outcomes
- Evaluated patient records to compare current and past medicine intake and history
- Tracked prescription-filing process to identify and prevent drug abuse and comply with procedures and guidelines
- Recorded adverse drug reactions and allergies to document and report occurrences to providers and management
- Aided pharmacist in informing patients regarding preventative measures and procedures to maintain healthy habits
- Monitored inventory and purchased orders to maintain consistent stock and supply
- Examined medication orders to determine dosage, frequency and duration
- Briefed patients regarding medicine ingredients and dosages to gauge allergic symptoms
- Informed patients regarding contradicting medicines to avoid during current condition
- Received prescription, inputted orders and collected information of patients to dispensed medication.
Education
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Maranda High School
Certificate in Essentials of Clinical Pharmacy -
University Of North Carolina
Diploma - Pharmacy
Kenya Medical Training College
Certificate in effective management of ART commodities for health care workers in primary health care setting -
Kenya Medical Training College
Skills
- Technical Knowledge
- Research and Analysis
- Documentation Abilities
- Policy Analysis
- Partnership Development
- Capacity Building
- Resource Mobilization
- Data Review
- Budgeting and Financial Management
- Documentation Skills
- Project Planning
- Program Evaluation
- Process Improvement
- Logistics Coordination
- Analytical Thinking
- Process Analysis
- Quantitative Skills
Accomplishments
- I have undertaken and completed a course on Supply Chain
- Management (Procurement of Medicine and Medical Supplies)
- I have also participated in the development of an action plan for the
- Pharmacy and Poisons board TWG on PV and PMS
- I have been part of the TWG to develop Supply Chain Maturity
- Assessment tool for the faith-based health facilities
- I am currently involved in Project management where I Manage various projects including Minilab Project to determine the quality medicine in Africa, Implemented in 4 countries CAR, DRC, Cameroon and Liberia
- I also manage an Essentials of Pharmacy Project in Central Africa, where
- I trained Pharmacy staff on best Pharmaceutical Practices
- In the Minilab Project, I lead the implementing partners in all the project activities including training of the Health Facilities on Visual Inspection using a poster and a checklist
- I also conduct Advocacy meetings to enhance collaboration between the government agencies and the implementing Partners
- I trained pharmacy staff in Central Africa republic (CAR) on the
- Essentials of Pharmacy Practice (EPP) covering on good dispensing practices and Medicine Supply Management
- I have undertaken a short course on Practical Project Management
- Design and Sustainability from AMREF International University
- I have undertaken a Certificate training on Project management from
- Vantage school of leadership (Oct 2021)
RELEVANCE TO THE POST
CERTIFICATIONS
Certification
AUSTINE
MBARE OPIATA
4067- 0100, Nairobi, KENYA
+254713022926
References
REFERENCES REFEREES:
1. Dr. JUDITH ASIN,
PROGRAM OFFICER, ECUMENICAL PHARMACEUTICAL NETWORK
CELL NO.: +254714342721
EMAIL: jasin@epnetwork.org
2. Dr. DENNIS MBUVE,
PHARMACIST, THE NAIROBI HOSPITAL
CELL NO.: +254725715755
EMAIL: dmumo289@gmail.com
3. Dr. SARA OMAYA AGAK
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS LABOREX KENYA- EUROPHARMA
CELL NO: 0722-335-858
EMAIL: omaya.agak@gmail.com
Affiliations
I am enrolled with the Pharmacy & Poisons Board of Kenya.
I am member of Kenya Pharmaceutical Association. (KPA)
Interests
PERSONAL INTERESTS AND HOBBIES, Volley ball Reading books
Community Service and Development drama
Languages
- English
- Swahili, First Language
- French: C1
- Luo
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Program Officer
ECUMENICAL, PHARMACEUTICAL NETWORK
01.2023 - Current
Program Assistant
Project Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network
04.2021 - 12.2022
Pharmaceutical Technologist
THE NAIROBI HOSPITAL
05.2017 - 04.2021
Pharmacy Supplies In Charge
GERTRUDE'S CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
02.2014 - 05.2017
Pharmaceutical Technologist
SHALOM COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
10.2013 - 02.2014
Pharmacy Student Intern
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Referral Hospital
09.2011 - 12.2011
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Maranda High School
Certificate in Essentials of Clinical Pharmacy -
University Of North Carolina
Diploma - Pharmacy
Kenya Medical Training College
Certificate in effective management of ART commodities for health care workers in primary health care setting -
Kenya Medical Training College
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