CHRISTINE AWUOR OLUOCH
Nairobi,Kenya
Summary
To work in a position of responsibility in a professionally competitive pharmaceutical environment where my skills are utilized for the advancement of organization, maximum satisfaction of the entire medical fraternity and the process of upgrading myself with the emerging medical challenges and re-contribute to the society’s health development.
Skilled pharmacy technologist with solid experience in retail and hospital pharmacy settings. Possess strong knowledge of medication dispensing, inventory management, and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated capability in improving pharmacy operations efficiency and enhancing patient care through effective communication and teamwork. Contributed to reducing prescription errors and streamlining workflow processes for better service delivery.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmaceutical Technologist
AAR HEALTHCARE
Nairobi, KE
09.2023 - Current
- Prepared and compounded pharmaceuticals, such as ointments, lotions, tablets, capsules, and solutions according to prescriptions.
- Maintained records of drugs supplied and dispensed in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Verified accuracy of medication orders prior to dispensing medications to patients.
- Provided technical advice to pharmacists concerning drug-related issues.
- Ensured compliance with all state and federal laws regarding the handling of controlled substances.
- Monitored inventory levels of drugs used within the department and placed orders when necessary.
- Dispensed medications accurately following established guidelines and procedures.
- Performed physical inspections on incoming shipments to verify quantities received against invoices submitted by vendors.
- Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.
- Refilled medications, offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits.
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
- Inspected medication storage locations to monitor drug expiration dates and supply adequate inventory.
- Prepared prescription transfers to other pharmacies.
- Flagged potential side effects and allergies to prescribed medications for patients.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient questions and concerns with empathy.
- Maintained a clean and organized pharmacy workspace, adhering to safety and hygiene standards.
- Participated in continuing education and training to stay current with pharmacy practices and technology.
- Participated in pharmacy inventory management, including tracking expiration dates and removing outdated medications.
Pharmaceutical Technologist
THE AGAKHAN HOSPITAL, MOMBASA, MTWAPA OUTREACH
Mombasa
11.2017 - 12.2022
- Preparation of medications for patients
- Receiving and verifying the prescriptions
- Pricing and filling of prescriptions
- Completing patients’ paperwork related to the filling of prescriptions
- Coordinating delivery of medications to and from satellite pharmacies
- Monitoring and preventive measures for expiries
- Assisting with insurance claims processing (online process)
- Stocking of medications in inventory
- Ensuring availability of drugs in pharmacy stock
- Maintaining pharmacy’s (patients’ and employees’) safety by adhering to infection-control procedures, policies and regulations
- Performing administrative duties in pharmaceutical practice i.e
- Reviewing prescription requests with doctor’s office and insurance companies to ensure correct medications are provided and invoices dispatched
- Stocktaking and monitoring of expiries
Pharmaceutical Technologist
THE AGAKHAN HOSPITAL, MOMBASA
Mombasa
05.2016 - 10.2017
- Unit-dosing tablets from a bulk bottle
- Intake of written and electronic prescriptions
- Billing insurance
- Accurately counting and dispensing medications
- Ensuring proper customer service
Pharmaceutical Technologist
AAR HEALTHCARE
04.2016 - 02.2017
- Ensuring proper customer service
- Receiving and verifying the prescriptions
- Pricing and filling of prescriptions
- Mixing and dispensing orally administered medications
- Coordinating delivery of medications to and from satellite pharmacies
- Restocking automated medication dispensing system
- Completing patients’ paperwork related to insurance claims
- Stocktaking and monitoring of expiries
Intern
NOBLE PHARMACY, OTENO CHEMIST & MARIAKANI SUB-COUNTY HOSPITAL
02.2015 - 03.2016
- Assisting customers with the purchase of their medications
- Assisting in compounding various topical creams/ointments, as well as oral liquids
- Preparation of medication for patients
- Receiving and verifying prescriptions
- Ensuring availability of drugs by unit dosing
- Obtaining pharmacist’s approval
- Taking instructions from senior pharmacists
- Undertaking Internship as per the Pharmacy & Poisons Board/PPB requirement
Pharmaceutical Technologist
NOBLE PHARMACY, MOMBASA
Mombasa
04.2012 - 01.2015
- Actual counting and restocking of medication
- Ensuring safety at workplace
- Intake of written and electronic prescriptions
- Completing patients’ paperwork related to the filling of prescriptions
- Pricing and filling of prescriptions
- Ensuring availability of drugs by delivering then to patients and/or facilities
Attachment
THE AGAKHAN HOSPITAL, MOMBASA
Mombasa
02.2011 - 04.2011
- Industrial attachment as a requirement for the completion of Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology
Pharmaceutical Technologist
AAR HEALTHCARE NAIROBI
Education
Diploma - Pharmaceutical Technology
Technical University of Mombasa
Mombasa, Kenya01.2011
Computer Applications & Internet
Hi-Tech Institute of Professional Studies
01.2009
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
St. Monica Chakol Girls’ High school
01.2008
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Star of the sea primary school
01.2003
Skills
- Team player
- Integrity and honesty
- Ethical work practices
- Good communication and listening skills
- Excellent Microsoft Office knowledge and experience
- Competent Front Desk Experience
- Quality Control & Sound Business Judgment
- Competent Customer Service Experience with respect for diversity
- Inventory management
- Automated Medication Dispensing System
- Automated medication procurement system
- Fluency in Spoken and Written English and Swahili
- Highly accomplished professional with more than ten years of experience in Pharmaceutical Technology and relevant fields
- Inventory management system
- Efficient in Computer Systems/Programs necessary for Customers Service Positions
- Drug safety
- Patient confidentiality
- Pharmacy and customer records management
- Prescription filling
- Medication dispensing
- Secure storage of medications
References
- Mrs.LUCY KIAMA ,PHARMACY IN-CHARGE ,AAR HEALTHCARE ,SYOKIMAU OUTPATIENT CENTRE,+254715369589
- Dr.EUNICE, KEZIA, FORMER PHARMACY MANAGER, AGA KHAN HOSPITAL, MSA,+254722400369
- Mrs.EDNAH, KIPTOON, , AGA KHAN HOSPITAL, MOMBASA, FORMER HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER, +254722855021
Training
- Hazard Communication
- Fire training
- Personal Protective Equipment use training.
- Code of Conduct and Business Ethics
- Environmental Health & Safety training.
- Basic life support training.
- Safecare accreditation training.
- Infection Control training.
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Pharmaceutical Technologist
AAR HEALTHCARE
09.2023 - Current
Pharmaceutical Technologist
THE AGAKHAN HOSPITAL, MOMBASA, MTWAPA OUTREACH
11.2017 - 12.2022
Pharmaceutical Technologist
THE AGAKHAN HOSPITAL, MOMBASA
05.2016 - 10.2017
Pharmaceutical Technologist
AAR HEALTHCARE
04.2016 - 02.2017
Intern
NOBLE PHARMACY, OTENO CHEMIST & MARIAKANI SUB-COUNTY HOSPITAL
02.2015 - 03.2016
Pharmaceutical Technologist
NOBLE PHARMACY, MOMBASA
04.2012 - 01.2015
Attachment
THE AGAKHAN HOSPITAL, MOMBASA
02.2011 - 04.2011
Pharmaceutical Technologist
AAR HEALTHCARE NAIROBI
Diploma - Pharmaceutical Technology
Technical University of Mombasa
Computer Applications & Internet
Hi-Tech Institute of Professional Studies
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
St. Monica Chakol Girls’ High school
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Star of the sea primary school