SUZANNE VUGUSTA VIDIJA

• Exchange Program Coordination

Managing the IPSF student exchange programme in Kenya by facilitation of incoming and outgoing students for pharmacy internships

Coordinating with other Student Exchange Officers and host institutions to arrange placements, accommodation and cultural activities

• Student Support and Communication

Guiding pharmacy students through the application process, documentation and timelines for the programme as well as maintaining good communication with incoming and outgoing students to ensure smooth periods and positive experiences

• Partnerships and Networking

Building and maintaining relationships with host institutions such as hospitals and pharmaceutical industries as well as with other Student Exchange Officers.

Collaboration with other officers to promote the country and increasing the visibility of the student exchange programme both locally and internationally

• Project Management

Developing and implementing structured SEP documents such as content calendar, itinerary booklet and task sheets

Handling various promotion collaborations and virtual webinars

Monthly progress reports to evaluate and improve SEP performance

• Team Collaboration and Leadership

Working together with the KEPhSA leadership to plan and execute local events and campaigns that benefit the Kenyan pharmacy students.

Participating in strategical planning with the team for the annual work plan and duties

• Project Management

Designing and curation clinical skills events that involve competitions for pharmacy students in the federation. In

Aligning programs with global health days to raise clinical and public health awareness such as Sickle Cell Disease day and World Hepatitis Day

Creating project timelines and coordinating a team for execution of projects

Drafting of proposals and concept notes for projects and effective execution

• Training for members of the federation on clinical-decision making, patient communication and case analysis

• Chairperson Support

Assisting the chair in strategic decision making and daily decision making.

Representing the chairperson in internal and external meetings to ensure continuity

• Team Management

Oversee and coordinate the various organizing committees in the team ensuring good work flow and effective collaboration across departments

Conducting check ins, provide guidance, resolve internal conflict and organizing team buildings to improve the team dynamics

• Stakeholder and Sponsor Engagement

Supporting the outreach to international and local partners and sponsors to secure financial support and in kind support

Assisting in drafting emails, pitch decks and proposals for partnerships

• Event Planning and Promotion

Active involvement in the planning of the conference and wide promotion to potential attendees of the congress

• Volunteer Secretary for Flood Victim Initiative: Coordinated support activities for 50+ flood victims, managing communications and logistical support as the initiative's secretary.
• Budget Management: Drafted and managed budgets for 5+ faculty events, maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring full accountability.
• Social Media Management: Increased engagement by 10% on faculty social media platforms through strategic content creation and regular updates.
• Actively represented and advocated for the needs of over 200 pharmacy students, ensuring their concerns were addressed in faculty meetings.

Pharmaceutical manufacturing process

Good manufacturing practices

Quality Assurance

Regulatory Affairs

Drug dispensing

Patient Counseling

Inventory Management

Handling Prescriptions

• Session Moderation: Moderated educational sessions including but not limited to Kephsa Olympiads, engaging over 100 participants to foster discussions on key pharmacy topics.
• Event Organization: Played a key role in the organizing committee for 2 webinars and an annual dinner, achieving a 25% increase in attendance and positive feedback from participants.
• Conference Representation: Represented Kephsa at 3 international conferences (IPSF-AFRO conference 2023, IPSF main conference in Korea), expanding the association's network and securing collaborative opportunities.

• Project Management: Led advocacy initiatives for AMATA, World Malaria Day and Polio Day, coordinating efforts with other volunteers, resulting in a 30% increase in public awareness and engagement.
• Session Moderation: Organized and moderated professional development and research sessions, attended by participants from different countries and aided in enhancing knowledge sharing and professional growth.
• Collaborations with other teams for projects

• Dispensing and Patient Counseling
• Clinical Pharmacy exposure
• Inventory management
• Professional development
• Medication compounding
• Outpatient and Inpatient medication reconciliation and management
• Operating Health Management System

GPA: B+