Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Information
Affiliations
Certification
Interests
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REFEREES
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JAMES KARIUKI WANG'ANG'A

PHARMACIST

Summary

Skilled Pharmacist with strong background in compounding, pharmacological knowledge and patient care. Expert in providing accurate clinical services. Detail-oriented professional goes extra mile to deliver service and support to pharmacy patrons.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Pharmacist

Caremax Health Limited
07.2024 - Current
  • Dispensation of Medication to Patients
  • Conducting Patient Counseling
  • Performing Proper Inventory Management
  • Compounding of Medications guided by Good Manufacturing Practices
  • Direct Patient Care through monitoring of Drug Interactions, Adverse Effects and Optimization of Pharmacological Therapies

Pharmacist

Goodlife Pharmacy Africa
05.2024 - 06.2024
  • Performing adequate Prescription Validation and Dispensation of Patients' Medications
  • Offering useful Counseling Services to Patients
  • Conducting Proper Stock Management
  • Implementation of Vital Aspects of Customer Service in order to optimize Client Relations
  • Use of skills in Computer Literacy to handle Pharmacy Operations

Pharmacy Intern

Dawa Life Sciences
01.2024 - 02.2024
  • Manufacture and Compounding of Medicines
  • Procurement, Storage and Distribution of Medical-related raw materials and products
  • Adherence and implementation of Medical quality control procedures
  • Demonstrating knowledge in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs

Pharmacy Intern

Malibu Pharmacy
11.2023 - 12.2023
  • Demonstrating Knowledge and Skills in patient care
  • Demonstrating Knowledge of Legal requirements pertaining to Pharmacy Practice
  • Demonstrate expertise in Sourcing, Procurement, Storage, Costing, Inventory Management and Sale of Pharmaceutical products
  • Application of computer skills and ICT in Pharmacy Operations
  • Determine a suitable location for Pharmacy Premises
  • Establish Mastery of Cleanliness, Sanitation and Design Standards of Pharmaceutical Premises

Pharmacy Intern

Ngoliba Health Centre
09.2023 - 10.2023
  • Understanding of Governance and Financing Models of Primary Health Care in Kenya
  • Application of Knowledge and Skills in Patient Care
  • Conducting and participating in Health Education, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Campaigns
  • Acquire Knowledge of the government medical supply chain at the Primary Health Care level
  • Obtain knowledge and understanding of the National Quality Management Framework, Reporting tools and Methods
  • Undertake Continuous Professional Development programs
  • Display appropriate professional behavior and work place ethics

Pharmacy Intern

Thika Level 5 Hospital
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Demonstrate Knowledge and Skills in the Supply of Medicines i.e
  • Principles, Methodologies, Organization and Stock Control
  • Exhibit Knowledge in good dispensing practices, medication use counseling and patient education
  • Understand the role of the pharmacist at the ward level which includes: Treatment sheet handling, Pharmaceutical care of the patient, Budgetary Management of medicines, Therapeutic drug monitoring and Drug Management
  • Understand the importance of submitting medicine information reports including Pharmacovigilance Activities
  • Application of principles of Good Manufacturing Practice in compounding of medicines
  • Understanding the Hospital System and use of Health Information Management Systems
  • Acquire and demonstrate knowledge of Occupational Safety in the Health environment
  • Participation in Point Prevalence Survey on Antimicrobial Use at Thika Level 5 Hospital

Pharmacy Attachment

Kiambu Level 5 Hospital
11.2021 - 12.2021

worked under supervision of registered pharmacists.

Pharmacy Attachment

Dawa Life Sciences
10.2021 - 11.2021

worked under supervision

Pharmacy Attachment

Dawaline Healthcare Limited
09.2021 - 10.2021

Worked under supervision of registered pharmacists.

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

University of Nairobi
Nairobi
04.2017 - 01.2022

KCSE - Kenya Curriculum of Secondary Education

Kagumo High School
Nyeri
01.2012 - 01.2015

KCPE - Kenya Curriculum of Primary Education

Pleasant View Academy
Githunguri, Kiambu County.
01.2004 - 01.2011

Skills

    Sales skills

    Patient education

    Prescription filling

    Medication dispensing and immunizing

    Interpreting orders

    Regulatory compliance

    Maintaining records

    Customer service and communication skills

    OTC recommendations

    Pharmacy inventory and recordkeeping

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 03/29/97
  • Nationality: Kenyan
  • Marital Status: Single

Affiliations

KENYA MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS, DENTISTS AND PHARMACISTS' BOARD (KMPDU)


The British Society For Antimicrobial Chemotherapy sinceJune 2024


Certification

BOARD CERTIFIED PHARMACIST

Interests

Healthcare entrepreneurship

Playing basket ball

Fitness training

Reading and journaling

Voluntary work

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I have a strong passion for basketball, which not only allows me to stay active but also helps me develop teamwork and discipline. Alongside this, fitness training plays a central role in my routine, as I prioritize both strength and endurance to maintain a healthy lifestyle. I also enjoy reading and journaling, as these practices help me reflect, learn, and grow on a personal level. Voluntary work is another key interest of mine, as it gives me the opportunity to give back to my community and make a positive impact on others' lives.

REFEREES

Dr. Dan Mwirichia Kibiti

Pharmacistin charge,Malibu PharmacyLimited, Karen,

P.O BOX 69652-00400, NAIROBI.

Mobile no: 0713904098

Email: kibitidan@gmail.com


Dr. Sharon Mumbua

Pharmacist,German Doctors, Athi River Project,

P.O BOX 12450-00100, NAIROBI.

Mobile no: 0716442573

Email: shamuwa43@gmail.com


Dr. Richard Thuo Kamau

Director and Proprietor Dawaline Healthcare Limited,

P.O BOX 20723-00202, NAIROBI.

Mobile no: 0733735218

Email: kamaurt@gmail.com

Timeline

CERTIFICATE IN PHARMACOVIGILANCE- CLINICAL RESEARCH KENYA

09-2024

CERTIFICATE IN VACCINATION- ALISON

07-2024

Pharmacist

Caremax Health Limited
07.2024 - Current

Member of The British Society For Antimicrobial Chemotherapy

06-2024

Pharmacist

Goodlife Pharmacy Africa
05.2024 - 06.2024

Mckinsey Forward Program- Mckinsey and Company:

04-2024

BOARD CERTIFIED PHARMACIST

03-2024

Pharmacy Intern

Dawa Life Sciences
01.2024 - 02.2024

Pharmacy Intern

Malibu Pharmacy
11.2023 - 12.2023

Pharmacy Intern

Ngoliba Health Centre
09.2023 - 10.2023

Pharmacy Intern

Thika Level 5 Hospital
01.2023 - 08.2023

Pharmacy Attachment

Kiambu Level 5 Hospital
11.2021 - 12.2021

Pharmacy Attachment

Dawa Life Sciences
10.2021 - 11.2021

Pharmacy Attachment

Dawaline Healthcare Limited
09.2021 - 10.2021

Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

University of Nairobi
04.2017 - 01.2022

Certificate in Microsoft Office- Petanns Institute of Business Studies

07-2016

7.Certificate of Leadership in Psychosocial Education Programme- Centre For Research, Education and Counseling

05-2014

KCSE - Kenya Curriculum of Secondary Education

Kagumo High School
01.2012 - 01.2015

KCPE - Kenya Curriculum of Primary Education

Pleasant View Academy
01.2004 - 01.2011
JAMES KARIUKI WANG'ANG'APHARMACIST