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Farai Katsvanga
Pharmaceutical Technician
Summary
- Experienced Pharmacy Technician knowledgeable in all facets of pharmacy operations , eager to bring talent and expertise and utilize my technical skills and provide a professional service to customers by applying and honing my knowledge and working in a challenging and motivating working environment. I will bring my knowledge to build relationships with customers for sustained business growth and customer retention. Team-oriented and dedicated to collaboratively delivering exceptional customer service. Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Maintains open availability and flexibility to work various shifts. Hardworking Production operator with experience supporting manufacturing needs. Successful working long hours in challenging environments, moving supplies, organizing products and packaging shipments. Excellent history of working well with other team members to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Operator
West Pharmaceuticals
Dublin
2022.08 - Current
- Demonstrated proper use of equipment to newly hired employees to avoid workplace injuries.
- Worked with supervisor to coordinate workflow and updated daily production team accordingly.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately, and with zero errors.
- Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed issues with management.
- Monitored machinery in operation to identify concerns and make corrections or report complex problems.
- Volunteered for additional assignments during peak work periods to keep tasks on schedule.
- Loaded supplies into machines by hand or by hoist.
- Displayed good knowledge of safe operating and emergency procedures development and implementation.
- Prepared machines for daily use by calibrating and performing preventive maintenance.
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Maintained machinery to prevent overloads and avoid malfunctions.
- Packaged finished products and prepared packages for accurate shipping.
- Weighed and measured items to prevent waste and meet quality standards.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Inspected final products for defects and flaws using proper QA procedures.
Pharmacy Technician
The Railway Pharmacy
Cavan
2022.01 - 2022.05
- Dispensing and selling medicines under the supervision a pharmacist
- Maintaining records by recording and filing the prescriptions and orders of
- Physicians
- Sorting, stocking labeling medications and monitoring inventory
- Responding to the requests of patients and healthcare providers, answering their questions and referring various inquiries to the
- Pharmacist
- Complying with rules, regulations and procedures to help maintain a clean and safe pharmacy, such as by sterilizing equipment and surfaces
- Processing prescriptions electronically using MPS software dispensing system and ensuring all information is accurate and complete
- Billing of prescriptions.
Senior Pharmacy Technician
Nhlangano Health Centre, Ministry of Health Eswatini
2009.06 - 2019.10
- Assembly of requisitions and distribution of drugs and sundries to wards anddepartments
- Stock control including ward stocks and top ups
- Pre-packaging including blister packing
- Receiving, checking and storage of goods received
- Ordering of medicines and inventory management
- Dispensing drugs including controlled and specialized drugs and maintainappropriate records
- Preparing extemporaneous medicines
- Participate in stock taking, audit activities, sorting of returned drugs fordestruction
- Maintenance of pharmacy standards of clinical hygiene and security
- Operate pharmacy dispensing and inventory control computers
- Training of new staff
- Making and improving department Standard operating procedures
- Secretary to the Pharmaceutical Therapeutic Committee
- Planning and organizing
Pharmacy Technician
Médecins Sans Fronteres
2009.01 - 2009.05
- Ordering, receiving and storage of medicines
- Inventory management
- Assembly and distribution of drugs and sundries to clinics
- Dispensing of Antiretroviral medicine.
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Promden Pharmaceutical Wholesalers
2008.03 - 2008.10
- Procurement and selling pharmaceuticals to clients
- Marketing pharmaceuticals to current and prospective clients
- Supervision and operations of warehouse.
Pharmacy Technician
Beatrice Road Infectious Disease Hospital
2006.04 - 2008.02
- Assembly of requisitions and distribution of drugs and sundries to wardsand departments
- Assembly and distribution of drugs and sundries to polyclinics
- Stock control including ward stocks and top ups
- Pre-packaging of bulk preparations
- Purchasing of pharmaceutical goods from companies through tenders
- Receiving, checking and storage of goods received
- Ordering medicines and stock management
- Dispensing medicines to in and outpatients
- Participate in stock taking, audit activities, sorting of returned drugs for destruction
- Maintenance of pharmacy standards of clinical hygiene and security
- Operate pharmacy dispensing and inventory control computers
- Making and improving departmental Standard operating procedures
- Planning and organizing.
Pharmacy Technician
Chikurubi Hospital
2004.05 - 2006.03
- Assembly of requisitions and distribution of drugs and sundries to wards anddepartments
- Stock control including ward stocks and top ups
- Pre-packaging of bulk preparations
- Receiving, checking and storage of goods received
- Ordering medicines and pharmacy stock management
- Dispensing drugs including controlled and specialized drugs and maintainingappropriate records
- Participate in stock taking, audit activities, sorting of returned drugs for destruction.k
- Maintenance of pharmacy standards of clinical hygiene and security
- Operate pharmacy dispensing and inventory control computers
- Training of new staff
- Making and improving department Standard operating procedures
- Secretary to the Pharmaceutical Therapeutic Committee
- Planning and organizing
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Supply Chain and Operations Management
University of South Africa
Pretoria, Republic Of South Africa. 2017.05 - 2022.11
Bachelor of Technology - Pharmaceutical Science
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria, Republic Of South Africa. 2018.01 - 2019.05
International Certificate in Supply Chain Management - Supply Chain And Operations
International Trade Centre
Geneva 2012.01 - 2012.05
Certificate in Marketing. - Marketing
Institute of Marketing Management (IMM)
Pretoria, South Africa. 2005.01 - 2005.10
Pharmacy Technician Diploma - Pharmacy
Harare Polytechnic College
Harare, Zimbabwe. 2001.05 - 2004.05
Skills
Communication and Interpersonal skillsundefined
Interests
Climate and environmental issues.
Sport entertainment.
I love generally love sports but im mostly interested in Tennis, Football, Athletics, Angling.
Reference
- Stephen Healy -Production Group Lead West Pharmaceuticals Mobile: +353 87 795 1879
- Gary Joseph Corr - Pharmacist The Railway Pharmacy (Cavan, Ireland) garycorr@hotmail.co.uk Work: O494365256 Mobile: 00447809211005
- Fortunate Bhebhe - Deputy Director Ministry of Health Eswatini-Pharmaceutical Services Email: fortunatebhebhe@gmail.com Work: +268 24042431/ +268 2404 5554 Mobile +268 7606 3248
- Godfrey Mazonde - Process Operator Pfizer Email: godfreymazonde@gmail.com Mobile: +353 89 965 4861
- Dr Bismarck Mupundu -Specialist Dermatologist-MBChB(UZ) Mbabane Private clinic (Eswatini) Email : jantobizzy@yahoo.co.uk Work: +268 2404023/4/5 Mobile: +268 76220341
- Dr Nondumiso BQ (Ginindza) Ncube - Associate Director, Health Systems Strengthening & Antimicrobial Use and Resistance Surveillance ICAP-Swaziland Pharmacist. Email: ndumincube@gmail.com , nncube@uwc.ac.za Mobile: +268 76640880.
Timeline
Production Operator
West Pharmaceuticals
2022.08 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
The Railway Pharmacy
2022.01 - 2022.05
Bachelor of Technology - Pharmaceutical Science
Tshwane University of Technology
2018.01 - 2019.05
Bachelor of Commerce - Supply Chain and Operations Management
University of South Africa
2017.05 - 2022.11
International Certificate in Supply Chain Management - Supply Chain And Operations
International Trade Centre
2012.01 - 2012.05
Senior Pharmacy Technician
Nhlangano Health Centre, Ministry of Health Eswatini
2009.06 - 2019.10
Pharmacy Technician
Médecins Sans Fronteres
2009.01 - 2009.05
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Promden Pharmaceutical Wholesalers
2008.03 - 2008.10
Pharmacy Technician
Beatrice Road Infectious Disease Hospital
2006.04 - 2008.02
Certificate in Marketing. - Marketing
Institute of Marketing Management (IMM)
2005.01 - 2005.10
Pharmacy Technician
Chikurubi Hospital
2004.05 - 2006.03
Pharmacy Technician Diploma - Pharmacy
Harare Polytechnic College
2001.05 - 2004.05
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