Martha Shiferaw
Addis,US
Summary
Dedicated Expert Pharmacy Professional with 9 years of experience in direct care provision and dispensing medications, ensuring patient safety, and providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care. Skilled in drug interactions screening, patient counseling education, as well us promoting medication adherence. Focused on ART clinic pharmacy with strong passion of promoting patient adherence through safe and effective medication management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Head
MENA (Mekdim Ethiopia National Association)
05.2018 - Current
- Perform the direct care provision and dispensing of ARV & OI medications to patients by adhering to national guideline manuals, policies and professionals pharmacy code of ethics & standards
- Evaluate patient information to follow up and track patients medication compliance and document on the appropriate register
- Provided ARV training and counseling to clients regarding possible drug interactions, side effects, dosage and proper medication storage as well as adherence to treatment plans and ensuring their understanding and compliance
- Monitored inventory levels, replenishing stock from EPSS and other suppliers
- Prepare accurate labels and maintain proper storage and security conditions
- Record and document patient data, patient follow up and tracking, as well as drug related information on their respective registers
- Develop patient-specific profiles and report Adverse Drug Interactions (ADR) to Ethiopian Food, Medicine and Healthcare Administration and Control Authority(EFMHACA)
- Implement FIFO/FEFO inventory management system to ensure that medications are consistently sored and dispensed in a timely manner
- Request and dispense ART & OI drugs, pharmaceuticals, medical equipments, laboratory reagents and test kits to MENA clinic from EPSS and keep check on inventory levels
- Conduct regular physical counts and reconciliations to update & validate the accuracy of bin card records and identify discrepancies for investigation.
- Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and professional pharmacy practices
- Managed the store’s inventory, including verification of quantities, maintaining proper inventory levels storage, restocking of pharmaceuticals, disposal of expired medications, as well as developing and communicating inventory reports to EPSS on regular basis
- Train pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
Pharmacy Technician
MENA(Mekdim Ethiopia National Association)
05.2015 - 04.2018
- Verified that all prescriptions are properly filled and given to patients.
- Supported pharmacy head in dispensation and labeling of medication by following rules and regulations
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with accuracy.
- Provided information and advice to customers regarding possible drug interactions, side effects, dosage and proper medication storage
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Rift Valley University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia04.2018
Certificate - Level 4 TVET Program in Pharmacy Technology
Rift Valley University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia08.2010
Skills
- Great Customer Service & Communication
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Regulatory & Policy Compliance
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Drug Inventory Management
- Staff and Client Training
- Drug Interactions Knowledge
- Storage & Disposal Procedures
Certification
Expert Pharmacy Professional License
Affiliations
- Certificate of attendance – “Comprehensive Chronic HIV Care and Treatment” for pharmacy professionals | Federal Ministry of Health in collaboration with ICAP, Jul. 20-25, 2015
- Certificate of attendance - EPT (Extra Patient Trainer) on “basic ART training for health care providers” | Adama Medical College in collaboration with Oromia Regional Health Bureau, May 29 – June 11, 2017
- Certificate of attendance – “Integrated Pharmaceuticals Logistics System (IPLS)” Training| | Oromia Regional Health Bureau in collaboration with USAID, Jul 01-03, 2016
- Certificate of Facilitation - Training of Trainer (TOT) on “National Comprehensive HIV Prevention, Care & Treatment” | Ministry of Health & ICAP in collaboration of Adama Medical College, Aug 23 – Sep 03, 2022
- Certificate of Facilitation – “Expert Patient” | Oromia Regional Bureau in collaboration with Madda Walabu University, 01-06, 2015EC
- CPD Certificate - “Basic Comprehensive HIV Prevention, Care & Treatment” | Dire Dawa Administration Health Bureau in collaboration with Sire Dawa University, Dec 27 – Jan 07, 2022
- Certificate of facilitation- “TOT National Comprehensive HIV Prevention, Treatment and Care” | Ministry of Health in collaboration with Adama Hospital Medical College, Jul 25-Aug 06, 2022
- Certificate of facilitation – ‘National Comprehensive HIV Prevention, Treatment and Care, Ministry of Health in collaboration with Adama Hospital Medical College, Sep 29 – Oct 10, 2022
- CPD Certificate - “Basic Comprehensive HIV Prevention, Care & Treatment” | Dire Dawa Administration Health Bureau in collaboration with Dire Dawa University, Jan 27 – Feb 4, 2021
- Certificate of Facilitation, ‘Mother Support Group (MSG)” | by Oromia Regional Health Bureau in collaboration with Madda Walabu University, 01 – 06, 2015 EC
- Certificate of facilitation – “TOT on “National Comprehensive HIV Prevention, Care & Treatment” | Ministry of Health & ICAP at Columbia University in Ethiopia in Collaboration with Adama Hospital Medical College, Aug. 22-Sep 03, 2022
Affilations
Member of Ethiopian Pharmacy Association (EPA)
Languages
Amharic - mother tongue
English - Professional Working
Timeline
Pharmacy Head
MENA (Mekdim Ethiopia National Association)
05.2018 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
MENA(Mekdim Ethiopia National Association)
05.2015 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Rift Valley University
Certificate - Level 4 TVET Program in Pharmacy Technology
Rift Valley University
Expert Pharmacy Professional License
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