Almaas Essop
Pharmacist
Cape Town
Summary
Dedicated and skilled Pharmacist with a comprehensive background in pharmaceutical services, medication management, and patient care. Proficient at ensuring safe and effective use of medications and collaborating with healthcare teams. Proven track record of delivering high-quality pharmacy services in diverse settings, including retail, hospital, and clinical environments. Committed pharmacist with a genuine interest in improving patient health outcomes and delivering quality pharmaceutical care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist Consultant - Online Course developer
Strategic Health Solutions
12.2023 - Current
- Developed and Implemented Online Training Programs: Designed comprehensive curricula for HPV, Sexual Reproductive Health, Family Planning, PIMART, and Injection Techniques, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Designed Effective Assessment methods: Implemented various assessment methods, including quizzes and virtual patient case studies, to accurately evaluate learner performance.
- Managed telehealth platforms, optimized pharmacy information systems, and led pharmacy staff to enhance workflow and service delivery.
- Strategic Business & Operational Management: Focused on service income streams, streamlined automated dispensing solutions, and maintained efficient digital health operations.
- HPV Vaccine & Digital Health Innovations: Developed HPV vaccine dosing guidelines and a clinical decision tree for Cervi, improving user engagement and healthcare decision-making.
Locum Pharmacist
Western Cape Department of Health
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Dispensed chronic prescriptions, triaged and documented prescriptions using the JAC system, performed medicine reconciliation, and provided guidance on medication side effects.
- Ensured compliance with laws and regulations, liaised with physicians to prevent adverse drug interactions, and recommended appropriate antibiotic treatments.
- Ensured uninterrupted pharmacy services at multiple healthcare facilities, supported emergency and TB rooms, compounded medications, and handled administrative tasks.
Community Service Pharmacist
Ruyterwacht CDC
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Pharmaceutical Care & Prescription Management: Checked and processed prescriptions, ensured safe medication use, reviewed prescriptions for legal compliance and drug interactions, and advised patients on side effects.
- Leadership & Training: Supervised pharmacy operations in the absence of the responsible pharmacist, managed a team of four staff members, trained two new pharmacists, and tutored UWC pharmacy students.
- Regulatory Compliance & Audits: Ensured adherence to laws and regulations, liaised with physicians on prescriptions, prepared for audits, and participated in NTSS antibiotic monthly audits.
- Stock & Inventory Control: Managed stock orders, scheduled substances, and vaccines, performed stock counts, balanced drug registers, and monitored stock distribution to various hospital units.
- Conducted medicine reconciliation, compounded scheduled substances, guided healthcare providers on antibiotic use, and managed specialist-initiated medication orders.
Pharmacist Intern
Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Prescription Review & Patient Counseling: Reviewed prescriptions for safety, counseled patients on medication use, and provided pharmacist-initiated therapy when needed.
- Dispensing & Inventory Management: Evaluated, checked, labeled, and dispensed medication, managed stock orders, and ensured proper handling of Schedule 5 & 6 medications.
- Hospital Pharmacy Operations: Triaged and captured prescriptions on SAP, managed the UNISOLV system, restocked emergency cupboards, and balanced scheduled drug registers.
- Compounding & Specialized Medication Preparation: Prepared TPNs and compounded medications following SOP and GMP guidelines.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Quality Control: Conducted ward rounds, assisted nurses with IV preparation, and participated in Netcare's Antibiotic Stewardship Program.
Education
Senior Certificate - Grade 12 -
Livingstone High School
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Cum Laude -
University of Western Cape
Accomplishments
- Achieved academic excellence in Pharmaceutical Sciences during my final year (2020).
- Recognized as a top-performing 4th-year student in Pharmacology & Clinical Pharmacy (2020).
- Awarded Golden Key in 2020.
References
- Sheriffa Bhorat, Responsible Pharmacist, 073 157 2123, Ruyterwacht CDC
- Siraaj Adams, Manager, 082 742 7073, Strategic Health Solutions
- Adelle Wilbers, Responsible Pharmacist, 082 373 4758, Netcare-CBMH
Timeline
Pharmacist Consultant - Online Course developer
Strategic Health Solutions
12.2023 - Current
Locum Pharmacist
Western Cape Department of Health
01.2023 - 12.2023
Community Service Pharmacist
Ruyterwacht CDC
01.2022 - 12.2022
Pharmacist Intern
Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2021
Senior Certificate - Grade 12 -
Livingstone High School
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Cum Laude -
University of Western Cape
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