VIVIAN WAMUYU GICHATHI
PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGIST
NAIROBI
Summary
A visionary, well organized, strategic and an innovative professional who is goal oriented, assertive, resilient and with high regard for integrity. Am quite a fast learner who seeks to understand what I do rather than just running with a routine. Am a great team player with a keen eye for details. My objective is to use the skills, knowledge and experience that I have gathered in my career journey to make a difference in the society and serve the people.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Pharmaceutical Technician
Avenue Healthcare
09.2023 - Current
- Oversaw medication preparation and dispensing to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians on pharmacy operations and best practices.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency and reduced errors.
- Managed inventory control, including stock rotation and expiration tracking for pharmaceuticals.
- Contributed to the development of pharmacy procedures for increased efficiency in daily tasks and activities.
- Reduced medication errors through diligent attention to detail during prescription processing and verification processes.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure proper medication administration and dosage recommendations.
- Enhanced patient safety by accurately preparing and dispensing medications according to prescriptions.
- Participated in continuous professional development opportunities to stay current on pharmaceutical trends and advancements.
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
Pharmaceutical Technologist
PCEA Hospital Kikuyu
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Scrutinizing and preparing medication for dispensing
- Ordering stock from the drug stores
- Receiving and confirming the quality and expiry date drug orders from suppliers
- Drugs stock take
- Dispensing ART drugs and counseling the patients
- Dispensing in patients drugs.
Pharmaceutical Technologist
Doveypharma Limited
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Sale of specific categories of Drugs – Over the counter (OTC), Prescription only medicine (POM) and manage poisons book entries.
- Correct interpretation of medical prescription
- Acquaintance to Legislation affecting Pharmacy.
- Preparing and dispensing insurances drugs
- Extemporaneous preparations.
- Pharmacy management and Administration
- Communication skills. - Safety in pharmacy - Pharmacy design.
- Drug supply management
- Customer services
Intern
Coast General Referral Hospital
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Receiving and confirming prescriptions orders
- Distributions of medicines
- Dispensing of medicines
- Entries of antibiotic register and DDA
- Inventory management
Pharmaceutical Technologist
Rangechem Pharmaceuticals Limited
02.2019 - 04.2021
- Sale of specific categories of Drugs – Over the counter (OTC), Prescription only medicine (POM) and manage poisons book entries.
- Correct interpretation of medical prescription
- Acquaintance to Legislation affecting Pharmacy.
- Extemporaneous preparations.
- Pharmacy management and Administration
- Communication skills. - Safety in pharmacy - Pharmacy design.
- Drug supply management
Education
Diploma - Pharmaceutical Technology
Technical University of Mombasa
Mombasa01-2018
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Ruchu Girls’ High School
Muranga01-2014
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - undefined
Amani Primary School
Mombasa01-2010
Skills
Leadership skills
Integrity
Computer literate
Excellent organization skills
Team player
Customer service improvement
Performance management
Certification
Enrolled as a pharmaceutical technologist by the pharmacy and poisons board
References
- Dr., Domnic, Pharmacist, 0723719757, Coast General Referral Hospital, Mombasa, Kenya
- Dr., Sam Gowi, Pharmacist – Incharge, 0727805412, Rangechem Pharmaceutical Mombasa, Mombasa, Kenya
- Martin, Kamaru, Pharmacy -Incharge, 0721116084, PCEA Kikuyu Hospital, Kikuyu, Kenya
Interests
Swimming, Adventure, Events planning, Mentorship, Socializing and making new friends
Accomplishments
- Graduated from the technical university of Mombasa
- Certificate of TUM pharmacy association
- Certificate of participation in sickle cell association camp
- Certificate of participation in TUM Christian union
- Recommendation letter of volunteer in Tudor sub county hospital
- Valid driving license
- Participated in red-cross community camp
- Participated in Equity foundation leadership and educational congress
- Christian union leader
- Certificate of enrollment by PPB
- Member of wildlife, mathematics and science club in high school
Timeline
Pharmaceutical Technician
Avenue Healthcare
09.2023 - Current
Pharmaceutical Technologist
PCEA Hospital Kikuyu
02.2022 - 08.2023
Pharmaceutical Technologist
Doveypharma Limited
06.2021 - 12.2021
Intern
Coast General Referral Hospital
02.2021 - 05.2021
Pharmaceutical Technologist
Rangechem Pharmaceuticals Limited
02.2019 - 04.2021
Diploma - Pharmaceutical Technology
Technical University of Mombasa
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Ruchu Girls’ High School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - undefined
Amani Primary School