Melvin Karanja
@melvinkaranja
Results-driven pharmacy technician improving medication safety and operations.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-driven Pharmacy Technician with hands-on experience managing pharmacy operations across multi-branch settings, prescription processing, inventory control, regulatory compliance with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, and patient counselling. I lead teams, implement SOPs, negotiate with suppliers, and use data from performance metrics to boost revenue and operational efficiency.
I have practical experience dispensing medications, performing stock audits, managing cold-chain protocols, and supporting controlled-substance workflows from roles at Wendolife Pharmacy, Ngemi Pharmacy, Lukeo Pharmacy and MTM Medical Center. I prioritize patient safety, continuous improvement, and cross-cultural communication to deliver high-quality healthcare service.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Branch Manager
Wendolife Pharmacy & Ngemi Pharmacy
Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)
Led operations across two pharmacy branches, ensuring compliance with Pharmacy and Poisons Board regulations, optimizing workflows, and improving revenue and service efficiency through staff training and SOP enforcement.
Pharmacy Technician
Lukeo Pharmacy
Aug 2023 - Feb 2024 (6 months)
Processed and verified prescriptions, counseled patients on medication use and adherence, and managed inventory controls including cold-chain protocols and stock audits to reduce waste and maintain compliance.
Pharmacy Technician Intern
MTM Medical Center
Sep 2022 - Nov 2022 (2 months)
Assisted senior pharmacists with medication preparation and dispensing, verified prescriptions, supported inventory tracking and expiry management, and helped maintain pharmaceutical waste disposal compliance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kabete National Polytechnic
Diploma in Pharmacy Technology, Pharmacy Technology
2019 - 2023
Completed a Diploma in Pharmacy Technology focusing on pharmacy practice, dispensing, inventory management and regulatory compliance.
Kenyatta High School Mahiga
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, General Secondary Education
2015 - 2018
Grade: B-
Completed secondary education and obtained the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with a B- grade.
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