Milton Ouma Adede

Responsibilities and Achievements

Participating in Ward Rounds with Consultants
Actively took part in multidisciplinary ward rounds alongside consultants, offering pharmaceutical insights on drug choices, dosages, and potential interactions, thereby contributing to evidence-based treatment decisions.

Medication Reconciliation and Patient Counseling
Performed comprehensive medication reconciliation at admission and discharge, identifying discrepancies and preventing medication errors. Educated patients on proper medication use, potential side effects, and adherence strategies.

Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) Monitoring and Reporting
Collaborated with consultants to detect, assess, and report adverse drug reactions. Maintained accurate documentation in the national pharmacovigilance system, improving medication safety and regulatory compliance.

Developing and Reviewing Treatment Protocols
Partnered with consultants in the development, implementation, and periodic review of clinical treatment protocols for conditions like HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria, and chronic illnesses, ensuring alignment with national guidelines.



Management of High-Alert and Specialized Medications
Oversaw the preparation, dispensing, and monitoring of high-risk medications, such as anticoagulants, and insulin. Provided guidance to nurses to ensure proper use and minimize risk.

Antimicrobial Stewardship Participation
Worked closely with infectious disease consultants to promote the rational use of antibiotics. Monitored antimicrobial use, prevented resistance,

Training and Mentorship of Interns and Junior Staff
Assisted in orienting and mentoring pharmaceutical interns and junior technologists. Delivered in-service training sessions on drug updates, prescription audits, and best pharmacy practices.

• Coordinated verification and filling of more than 150 daily prescriptions in high-volume hospital pharmacy environment.

Inventory Management

Monitor and manage stock levels, ensuring medications and supplies are stored correctly and replenished as needed.

Receiving and Inspecting Shipments

Verify incoming pharmaceutical products against invoices and check for damage or discrepancies.

Storage and Labeling

Ensure proper storage conditions (temperature, humidity) and accurate labeling of all medications.

Order Picking and Packing

Accurately pick and pack medications for distribution to pharmacies, hospitals, or clinics.

Maintaining Regulatory Compliance

Follow Good Distribution Practices (GDP) and ensure documentation aligns with regulatory standards.

Stock Rotation and Expiry Management

Implement FIFO (First-In, First-Out) or FEFO (First-Expire, First-Out) methods to minimize wastage.

Compiling Documentation and Reports

Maintain records of inventory movements, temperature logs, batch numbers, and expiry dates.

Coordination with Pharmacists and Supply Chain Staff

Work closely with other departments to ensure smooth and efficient logistics.

Quality Control Checks

Participate in regular checks to ensure product integrity, including random sampling.

Handling Returns and Recalls

Process returned goods or recalled items according to standard operating procedures.

Achievements:

Contributed to Reduction in Medication Wastage by estimate 12% By introducing efficient stock rotation practices and closely monitoring expiry dates.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Verify prescriptions for accuracy and suitability to ensure rational dispensation and prescribing
• Maintain good inventory management of HIV drugs and pharmacy database
• Filling the expiry chart accurately and in a timely manner for proper monitoring of drugs
• Participate in implementing national clinical guidelines on drugs use and pharmacy standard operating procedures
• Provide comprehensive and accurate drug information to patients and health care workers
• Implement procedures and guidelines on forecasting, quantification, storage, commodity management and inventory management in line with required standards
• Maintain accurately the pharmacy database keeping up to date
• Ensure that the pharmacy SOPs are well utilized
• Work with the comprehensive care team to observe and comply with environmental and occupational safety measures and regulations
• Participate in the implementation of quality control and quality assurance program with the comprehensive care team
• Assist in identifying and reporting on suspected adverse drug reactions and poor-quality products to PPB
• Ensure proper use of ADT tools
• Prepare the weekly, monthly and annual reports for the pharmacy
• Participate in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings (MDTs) to discuss complicated cases
• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives to improve service delivery and patient-level outcomes
• Participation and contribution to the capacity building of clinical and other staff through CMEs, mentorship, sensitization and updates
• Support implementation of differentiated care
• Perform any other duties as instructed by supervisors

• Receive prescriptions and dispense medication
• Track inventory and place orders of medical supplies
• Monitor storage conditions and expiry dates of medicine
• Consult with the Doctor on prescriptions
• Organize work area, clean and arrange the pharmacy
• Advise patients on drug dosage, storage and proper handling of medicines
• Update Temperature logs for the room and the refrigerator
• Update daily record book for outpatient and inpatient
• Pre pack medication for the inpatient according to treatment sheet

• Dispensing of prescription
• Counseling of patients
• Consultation
• Sales
• Record keeping and updating
• Periodic stock takes and updating of physical bin cards
• Ordering of drugs and ensuring constant supply

• Dispensing of prescription
• Counseling of patients
• Offering Consultation to clients
• Maximize Sales
• Record keeping and updating

• Interpretation and dispensing of prescriptions
• Counseling of patients
• Consultation
• Maximize sale Sales
• Accurate Record keeping

• Organize work area and arranged medications
• Tracked inventory and placed orders before end of stock
• Received drugs and other medical supplies
• Updated and kept records for drugs and medical supplies
• Dispensed medications with and without prescriptions
• Provided information on dosage, storage and handling