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Work History
Education
Skills
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Josiah Gathiru Kinyanjui

Newark,DE

Summary

Dynamic lead pharmacist with over 7 years of progressive experience in pharmacy operations and patient care. Proven expertise in medication dispensing, inventory management, and staff training, with a strong focus on enhancing patient safety. Successfully optimized supply chain processes for critical healthcare medicines, resulting in improved service delivery. Committed to driving operational excellence and improving healthcare outcomes, ready to leverage skills to support organizational goals. Pharmaceutical professional with a solid background in medication management and patient care, recognized for contributing to collaborative healthcare environments and achieving significant patient outcomes. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic settings, along with strong pharmacological knowledge and attention to detail. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a job as an Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacist. Ready to help the team achieve hospital goals. Experienced with medication therapy management and patient counseling, utilizing critical thinking and problem-solving to enhance patient care and optimize treatment plans. Knowledge of regulatory standards and clinical guidelines ensures compliance and safety in all pharmaceutical practices.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Sub-County Pharmacist

Transmara West Sub-County
03.2023 - 02.2025

Acting Hospital Superintendent

Transmara West Sub-County Hospital
02.2022 - 02.2023
  • Oversaw pharmacy operations, medication dispensing, and inventory management
  • Collaborated with clinical staff to guarantee proper medication use and enhance patient safety
  • Facilitated training and mentorship for junior staff and interns

Sub-County Pharmacist

Narok South & Narok West Sub-Counties
06.2021 - 02.2022
  • Supervised the distribution of medications to health centers
  • Educated patients on medication adherence and usage
  • Optimized supply chain management for HIV, TB, malaria, and reproductive health medicines

Hospital Pharmacist

Narok County Hospital Pharmacy
02.2018 - 06.2021
  • Dispensed and compounded various medications
  • Provided comprehensive patient counseling on medication usage and potential side effects
  • Validated prescriptions and promoted safe drug usage
  • Managed inventory control, including the handling of narcotics and ARVs
  • Assisted with data reporting on pharmacy performance metrics

Pharmacist Intern

Kerugoya County Referral Hospital
02.2016 - 08.2016
  • Acquired exposure to pharmaceutical supply chain and private-sector operations
  • Dispensed medications and provided over-the-counter (OTC) recommendations

GMP Administrator (QA Department)

Regal Pharmaceuticals Limited
08.2015 - 01.2016
  • Reviewed standard operating procedures (SOPs) and batch manufacturing records (BMR)
  • Validated manufacturing processes and cleaning protocols to ensure compliance
  • Contributed to quality assurance documentation for pharmaceutical products

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Pharmacy

Mt. Kenya University
01.2013

Diploma - Pharmacy

Regional Institute of Business Management
01.2008

K.C.S.E. - undefined

Thigio Boys High School
01.2002

K.C.P.E. - undefined

Gatithia Primary School
01.1998

Skills

  • Medication dispensing
  • Medication review and validation
  • Inventory management
  • Proficient in GMP compliance
  • Knowledgeable in EMR and Rx system integration
  • Efficiently organized
  • Consistently reliable
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Collaborative teamwork skills
  • Collaborative team member
  • Effective problem-solving skills
  • Collaborative decision-making
  • Team leadership
  • Market-driven product strategy
  • Medication guidance expertise
  • Knowledge of FDA compliance
  • Leadership experience
  • Detail-oriented approach
  • Task coordination
  • Vendor performance oversight
  • Pharmaceutical expertise

Timeline

Sub-County Pharmacist

Transmara West Sub-County
03.2023 - 02.2025

Acting Hospital Superintendent

Transmara West Sub-County Hospital
02.2022 - 02.2023

Sub-County Pharmacist

Narok South & Narok West Sub-Counties
06.2021 - 02.2022

Hospital Pharmacist

Narok County Hospital Pharmacy
02.2018 - 06.2021

Pharmacist Intern

Kerugoya County Referral Hospital
02.2016 - 08.2016

GMP Administrator (QA Department)

Regal Pharmaceuticals Limited
08.2015 - 01.2016

Diploma - Pharmacy

Regional Institute of Business Management

K.C.S.E. - undefined

Thigio Boys High School

K.C.P.E. - undefined

Gatithia Primary School

Bachelor’s Degree - Pharmacy

Mt. Kenya University
Josiah Gathiru Kinyanjui