JOSHUA MANYARA
Central
Summary
Highly skilled Pharmaceutical Technologist with hands-on experience in drug formulation, quality control and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. Possess strong technical skills complemented by knowledge of regulatory compliance protocols. Strengths include problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and innovation in improving efficiency for previous employers.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Pharmaceutical Technologist
Kiganjo Chemist
Gatundu
05.2024 - Current
- Receiving prescriptions
- Dispensing drugs to patients.
- Explaining to patients on the correct usage of drugs and their side effects.
- Mobile money and agency transactions.
- Maintained well-developed knowledge on tablet formulation, factors affecting tablet hardness, appropriate binder ratios, wet or dry granulation methods and coated tablets.
- Assisted in training new technicians in proper compounding techniques for various medications.
- Monitored inventory levels of drugs used within the department and placed orders when necessary.
- Performed physical inspections on incoming shipments to verify quantities received against invoices submitted by vendors.
Pharmaceutical Technologist
Hope Chemist
Gatundu
07.2017 - 04.2024
- Assisted in maintaining inventory and managing stock levels effectively.
- Operated pharmacy equipment to dispense medications accurately.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy workspace regularly.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
Pharmaceutical Technologist
Upesi Chemist
Thika
12.2015 - 05.2017
- Verified accuracy of medication orders prior to dispensing medications to patients.
- Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
- Inspected medication storage locations to monitor drug expiration dates and supply adequate inventory.
Education
Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology - Pharmaceutical Technology
Thika Technical Training Institute
Thika, Kenya 01.2013 - 11.2015
Gituru Secondary School
Murang'a , KenyaSkills
- Prescription verification
- Drug dispensing
- Compounding techniques
- Tablet formulation
- Quality assurance processes
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Training and mentoring
- Customer service
Timeline
Pharmaceutical Technologist
Kiganjo Chemist
05.2024 - Current
Pharmaceutical Technologist
Hope Chemist
07.2017 - 04.2024
Pharmaceutical Technologist
Upesi Chemist
12.2015 - 05.2017
Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology - Pharmaceutical Technology
Thika Technical Training Institute
01.2013 - 11.2015
Gituru Secondary School