Diana Kieti

During my tenure as a Pharmacist Intern at KNH, I was entrusted with a variety of responsibilities aimed at enhancing patient care through effective medication management. My role involved:

• Collaborating closely with healthcare professionals to ensure the accurate dispensing and administration of medications.
• Conducted thorough medication history reviews and participated in patient counseling sessions to educate them on proper medication use, potential side effects, and interactions.
• Involved in the hospital's medication safety initiatives, where I contributed to identifying and resolving medication-related problems, thereby minimizing risks and improving patient outcomes.
• Assisted in the management of the hospital's drug inventory, ensuring the availability of essential medications, and adhering to storage and management protocols.
• Received pharmacovigilance information for health care workers and patients and reported as and when received.

During my tenure at Biopharma, (under supervision of the company pharmacist), my role involved:

Cordinating with various departments, including R&D, Quality Control, and Supply Chain, to ensure a seamless production flow, that led to increased production efficiency by 15% without compromising on quality.

Played a key role in ensuring compliance with GMP and other regulatory standards.

Planning and execution of new product launches, working closely with the marketing and sales teams to ensure a successful rollout.

During my tenure as a Pharmacy Intern at Thyme Pharmacy, I was entrusted with a variety of responsibilities aimed at enhancing the pharmacy's operations, customer service, and compliance with healthcare regulations. My role involved:

Closely collaborating with the Pharmacy Manager to learn and assist in the management of daily pharmacy activities. Key contributions included: - Assisting in the management of medication inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels, and reducing waste through effective inventory control practices.

Participating in the implementation of customer service improvements, leading to a 10% increase in customer satisfaction scores during my internship period.

Supporting the pharmacy staff in the dispensing of prescriptions accurately and efficiently, while maintaining privacy.

Contributing to the development and execution of health promotion programs, including community health screenings.

Aiding in the management of pharmacy operations, including staff scheduling, budgeting, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Engaging in continuous learning opportunities to stay updated on the latest pharmacy practices, product knowledge, and technologies.

Negotiating for best prices while procuring medicines from various suppliers.