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HERALD OCHOLA

@heraldochola

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Recently qualified pharmacist focused on patient-centered care, medication safety, and supply chain optimization.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can deliver patient-centered pharmacy care, strengthen medication safety through pharmacovigilance and GDP, and contribute to reliable medicines supply. I want structured mentorship, quality improvement, and growth in clinical and operations work.

I am a dedicated, recently qualified Pharmacist with a Bachelor of Pharmacy from the University of Nairobi and a PPB-accredited supervised internship. My training spans hospital, community, industrial, and primary health care settings, with a consistent focus on patient-centered care.

During my PPB-accredited supervised internship at Makadara Hospital and within the PCSU hospital pharmacy rotation, I interpreted and dispensed prescriptions for inpatients and outpatients and conducted bedside counseling. I documented pharmacy interventions and supported medication safety through ADR reporting, while practicing pharmacovigilance and Good Dispensing Practices (GDP) to strengthen therapeutic safety and efficacy.

I also gained hands-on experience managing narcotic and psychotropic substances, ARVs, and Anti-TB commodities, and I supported chemotherapy preparation and reconstituted morphine solutions under supervision with protocol compliance. I participated in multidisciplinary ward rounds, patient reviews, and case presentations, and I contributed to Continuous Medical Education (CME) sessions on disease management and MTM.

In community and industrial rotations, I processed prescriptions accurately, ensured timely dispensing, monitored inventory levels, and supported supply chain optimization. I supported GMP-compliant pharmaceutical manufacturing activities, including quality assurance, quality control, and formulation, and I developed a strong understanding of regulatory affairs in pharmaceutical production.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Supervised Pharmacist Internship

Makadara Hospital

Jan 2025 - Sep 2025 (8 months)

Rotated through ICU, Theatre, Oncology, specialized clinics, and Primary Care pharmacy as part of a PPB-accredited supervised internship. Participated in multidisciplinary ward rounds, dispensed prescriptions with bedside counseling, documented pharmacy interventions/ADR reporting, and practiced pharmacovigilance and Good Dispensing Practices (GDP) to support medication safety and efficacy.

Pharmacovigilance Good Dispensing Practices (GDP)Prescription processing Patient Counseling Narcotic & Psychotropic Management Anti TB Commodities Chemotherapy Preparation

Supervised Pharmacist Internship

KUTRRH Commodities & Supplies Unit (PCSU)

Jan 2025 - Sep 2025 (8 months)

Supported hospital pharmacy work within the KUTRRH Commodities & Supplies Unit (PCSU) during a PPB-accredited supervised internship. Managed procurement/handling of key medicines and commodities including narcotics and psychotropics, ARVs, and anti-TB commodities while contributing to therapeutic safety through GDP and pharmacovigilance practices.

Good Dispensing Practices (GDP)Pharmacovigilance Anti TB Commodities Narcotic & Psychotropic Management Supply Chain Optimization

Industrial Development Pharmacy Rotation

Dawa Limited

Oct 2024 - Nov 2024 (1 month)

Participated in an industrial development pharmacy rotation covering production, quality assurance, quality control, and formulation activities. Supported GMP-compliant manufacturing processes, contributed to stock monitoring and supply chain optimization, and gained exposure to regulatory considerations in pharmaceutical production.

GMP Compliance Quality Assurance Quality Control Formulation Supply Chain Optimization Regulatory Affairs

Community Pharmacy Rotation

Nila Pharmaceuticals Limited

Aug 2024 - Sep 2024 (1 month)

Completed a community pharmacy rotation focused on accurate prescription processing and timely dispensing. Provided patient counseling on safe and effective medication use and monitored inventory levels to maintain stock availability.

Prescription processing Dispensing Patient Counseling Good Dispensing Practices (GDP)

Pharmacist Attaché

Laboratory and Allied Limited

Jul 2022 - Aug 2022 (1 month)

Gained knowledge in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, including quality control and quality assurance, during a pharmacist attaché placement. Learned about the role of regulatory affairs in ensuring product quality.

Quality Assurance Quality Control Regulatory Affairs

Pharmacist Attaché

Malibu Pharmacy Limited

Jun 2022 - Jul 2022 (1 month)

Supported dispensing and patient counseling activities during a pharmacist attaché placement. Developed clinical decision-making skills through patient case evaluations.

Dispensing Patient Counseling Clinical Decision Making

Pharmacist Attaché

Mbagathi Level 5 Hospital

May 2022 - Jun 2022 (1 month)

Interpreted laboratory results and supported medication therapy management during a pharmacist attaché placement. Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support patient care.

Medication Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Nairobi

Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm), Pharmacy

2017 - 2023

Earned a Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) at the University of Nairobi (2017–2023), with coursework in pharmacology, pharmaceutical chemistry, clinical pharmacy, pharmaceutics, and pharmacognosy.

Kanga High School

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), Secondary Education

2013 - 2016

Grade: A-

Completed KCSE at Kanga High School (2013–2016), achieving a mean grade of A- with strong science performance including A in Mathematics, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry.