With over 13 years of experience as a licensed pharmacist, I have worked in various sectors including hospitals, retail, and international non-governmental organizations (INGOs). My expertise lies in managing pharmacies efficiently, ensuring strict storage protocols, and improving patient care standards through optimized distribution. I'm skilled in managing stock levels accurately and advocating for patient safety, particularly in antibiotic use. I also have a strong background in leading teams, fostering a culture of learning, and managing budgets effectively to maintain high-quality care. Overall, my experience and dedication make me a valuable asset in the pharmaceutical field, ready to contribute positively to healthcare.
· Successfully managed to implement Malaria Peak plans, Diphtheria out-break response
· Successfully managed to optimize the stock needs of Mini-Lab and MDRO in its initial phases of 1st year
· Overall stock optimization being within the budget including Bio-Medical Equipment
· Participated in annual budget planning 2024 of pharmacy along with overall 4 International order (2 SSL and 2 LSL)
· Participated in long awaited Medical WH shifting at new location with proper management as per MSF protocols, fulfilling local legal aspects as well
· Contributed in technical support to local NGO collaboration, KFP, for training to pharmacy staff, pharmacy establishment, guiding on GDSP, ordering and stock management
· Optimized the project\'s MSL by decreasing number of articles from 970 to 750 and improving by adding more STD articles.
· Training and technical support of the Supply Team-Medical WH in improving GDSP in the Central Medical Warehouse
· Taking over and management of Intermediate pharmacy under Medical Department
· Implementation of IsyStock (stock management tool) for Intermediate pharmacy
· Successfully trained and built the capacity for new Pharmacy Supervisor, Store-Keeper and Mobile dispensers
· Defined, improved and re-structured the project\'s MSL, end-user MSL with the help of Medical activity manager
· Trained Medical and Supply team for Cold Chain Management
· Supported with technical advices to SupplyCo and STL in selecting a suitable new medical WH as per MSF protocols
· Supported Medical Coordinator in Reconciling the budget and IO received and in pipeline for proper visualization.
· Successful openings of 10 branches and supported operations in initial phases of opening
· Participated in recruitment process with HR in more than 50 candidates
· In collaboration with L&D department, conducted different technical trainings related to retail pharmacy operations and supported HR in capacity building to Pharmacists, Pharmacy technicians and trainees
· Implemented the evaluation system after each training to improve or focus more on, and highlighting weak points of staff for better out-come with further trainings
· Collaborated with Supply team in restructuring the data base (master data) for articles used in group and re-defining the supply/distribution process to the allocated pharmacy branches as per sales/consumption pattern
· Supported supply team and central ware house for implementing SAP
· Achieved most of the sales targets during this tenure by confidence building in my team.
· Successfully optimized the over stock within 1st month and reduced the near expiry articles to the minimum level
· Addressed the stock discrepancy strictly by taking strict actions which improved the supply process and articles\' real consumption
· Improved the patient interaction by training the staffs which built the trust of patients and ultimately retaining a customer
· A successful collaboration with panel/medically covered patients by fulfilling timely demands.
· Supported Area Manager in preparations of duty schedules, leave plans, emergency leave arrangements, sales data collection, target follow-ups and stock status of assigned cluster pharmacy branches
· Achieved most of the sales targets by giving the best customers services
· Participated in “The Budy” activity to train the newly hired staffs and trainees by mentoring them
· Worked in most of the northern emirate\'s branches with commendable performance.
• Dispensing Medicines against the valid prescription of the doctors, directly to the customers.
• Provide Drug and Disease information to the customers on floor or solving the on call quarries regarding medicines.
• Following policies defined by the organization and Dubai Health Authority regarding drug storage, dispensing, ordering and managing expiries etc.
• Following up the expiries and proper stock to avoid financial loss of the company.
• Dispensing and management of the controlled medicines and following strict policies against the dispensing of Controlled Medicines according to DHA policies.
• Promoting the current promotions offered by organization for the customers time by time.
• Trying to achieve the desired targeted sell on daily basis.
• Following up the suppliers regarding the availability of the Medicines and avoiding the stock out of the Medicines.
• Maintaining and following up the pharmacy and fridge temperatures to avoid Drug damage due to temperature fluctuations.
• Dispensing and dealing with the Insurance Prescriptions accepted all over the UAE.
• Dispensing Medicines against the valid prescription of the doctors, directly to the customers.
• Provide Drug and Disease information to the customers on floor or solving the on call quarries regarding medicines.
• Following policies defined by the organization and Dubai Health Authority regarding drug storage, dispensing, ordering and managing expiries etc.
• Following up the expiries and proper stock to avoid financial loss of the company.
• Dispensing and management of the controlled medicines and following strict policies against the dispensing of Controlled Medicines according to DHA policies.
• Promoting the current promotions offered by organization for the customers time by time.
• Trying to achieve the desired targeted sell on daily basis.
• Following up the suppliers regarding the availability of the Medicines and avoiding the stock out of the Medicines.
• Maintaining and following up the pharmacy and fridge temperatures to avoid Drug damage due to temperature fluctuations.
• Dispensing and dealing with the Insurance Prescriptions accepted all over the UAE.
• Participates in the definition of strategies for supply, management, distribution and use of medical products in the project, in line with the Mission Pharmacist’s and Medical Coordinator’s recommendations.
• In consultation and agreement with the Mission Pharmacist and Medical Focal Person (MFP), ensures respect for Good Distribution Practices for Pharmaceutical Products (GDPs) at project stock level and within the clinic(s).
• Monitors the availability of medical products in the project so as to avoid stock-outs and the financial losses generated by expired items.
• Responsible for respect for Good Distribution Particles for Pharmaceutical Products and Good Dispensing Practices in the End User Units.
• Supervising Pharmacy Store Keeper for Good Distribution Practices, to maintain Cold Chain Items etc.
• Giving training to Medical Staffs about Cold Chain maintenance.
• Provide drug and poison information to medical and Para-medical staff.
• Maintain adequate inventory stocks.
• Responsible for Controlled Drug Maintenance and Distribution.
• Follow-up the consumption.
• Stock Management: Stock Organization
• Organize stock movements and stock management tools
• Organize regular physical inventories
• Equipment and facility maintenance
• Reporting requirements
• Dispensing to outpatients in absence of dispenser
• Ensure timely delivery of medication.
• Accurate and timely completion of expiry drug list.
• Provide drug and poison information to medical and Para-medical staff.
• Monitoring cold chain temperature twice a day
• Providing information about drugs to end user units and arranging cold chain training.
· Participated in the departmental performance improvement, educational and other clinical activities
· Participated in implementing JCI standards for drug use, storage, ordering, dispensing, managing, and giving information of drug to patients, paramedical staffs and end user units
· Participated in preparation of Joint Commission accreditation
Coordinated in developing the provision of patient-centered clinical clinical pharmacy services within hospital.