JOEL MASARA
allendale,MI
Summary
Multidisciplinary pharmacist with 7 years of experience spanning clinical care, pharmaceutical logistics, and IT infrastructure. Proven ability to support patient-centered treatment through safe medication practices, adverse effect monitoring, and detailed consultations. Experienced in pediatric formulations, oncology-relevant protocols, and clinical research. Adept at managing inventory systems, cold chain logistics, and digital workflows to ensure precision and compliance. Now seeking to contribute this hybrid expertise to a cancer research center—bringing analytical rigor, operational efficiency, and a deep commitment to improving patient outcomes
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist intern Clinical rotation
Thika level 5
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Delivered pharmaceutical care to hospitalized patients, including discharge planning, adverse effect monitoring, and medication reconciliation
- Participated in ward rounds and multidisciplinary clinical visits, offering drug-related insights for treatment optimization — especially in pediatric and chronic care cases
- Managed comprehensive care clinic operations, supporting continuity of care for newly admitted and long-term patients
- Prepared and dispensed medications to 100+ patients daily, including extemporaneous pediatric formulations for age-specific dosing
- Monitored and addressed adverse drug reactions, contributing to safer therapy outcomes and improved adherence (15% increase)
Intern, pharmacist community rotation
Raj Pharmacy
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Refilling of patient prescriptions
- Interpretation of prescriptions to patients
- Handling of the adverse effects most patients complained about
- Received orders for most inventory that was ordered.
- Assisted in dispensing medications, conducted patient consultations, and provided education on medication usage and side effects, contributing to a 95% patient satisfaction rate during the 3-month rotation.
- Assisted in managing patient medication therapy by conducting detailed medication reviews, leading to a 15% improvement in patient adherence rates over a 3-month period.
Intern, pharmacist industrial rotation
lab and allied
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Supported drug manufacturing, packaging, and formulation processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards
- Conducted quality control and analysis, contributing to a 15% reduction in production errors
- Participated in R&D for new pharmaceutical products
- Assisted with basic IT infrastructure setup and troubleshooting to support manufacturing operations
Attachment
Nila Pharmacy
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Managed inventory across warehouse and retail settings, including cold chain storage, DDA-controlled substances, and bulk shipments
- Conducted stock audits, handled quarantines and recalls, and ensured regulatory compliance
- Processed customer orders, packaged medications, and supported point-of-sale operations
- Provided basic IT support for pharmacy systems, improving workflow efficiency and reducing downtime
Education
Master of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI07-2027
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
Nairobi12-2022
Skills
- Prescription management expertise
- Network management
- Software development (Java, PHP, JavaScript, Python)
- Database management skills
- Network administration expertise
- Web development and programming
Certification
- Pharmacist Kenyatta university 2022
- Licensed pharmacist PPB.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pharmacist intern Clinical rotation
Thika level 5
06.2023 - 12.2023
Intern, pharmacist community rotation
Raj Pharmacy
03.2023 - 06.2023
Intern, pharmacist industrial rotation
lab and allied
01.2023 - 03.2023
Attachment
Nila Pharmacy
06.2022 - 09.2022
Master of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY