Ambros Mashishi
Polokwane
Summary
Ambros Mashishi is an experienced pharmacist with a proven track record of over 10 years in pharmaceutical management and investigational drugs procurement. I have an extensive knowledge in the use of pharmaceutical management systems like PDSX, Propharm and IWRS. I have skills in drug inventory management and exceptional customer service. I successfully trained staff and improved quality of care for patients. I was a lead pharmacist for storage, distribution and preparation of Covid-19 vaccines for the vaccination of healthcare workers in Limpopo province.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist
Ndlovu Medical Trust
03.2014 - 02.2025
- Procurement of pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices
- Storage and distribution of vaccines and related thermolabile items
- Training of pharmacists and pharmacist assistants
- Development and maintenance of standard operating procedures promoting compliance with regulators and best practices
- Preparation and handling of inspections by the South African Pharmacy Council and South African Health Products Regulatory Authority.
- Perform quarterly audits to ensure that controlled substances inventory is balanced, ensuring accurate record-keeping and preventing diversion.
- Reports writing for government Central Chronic Medicines Dispensing and Distribution programme (CCMDD)
- Ensures proper record keeping for all pharmaceutical transactions
- Collaborate with pharmacy team members to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in quality of care.
- Enhanced pharmacy efficiency by implementing new workflow processes and inventory management systems.
- Participated in community outreach events, educating the public about proper medication use, storage, and disposal techniques.
- Provided critical support during public health emergencies, ensuring uninterrupted access to essential medications including the distribution of Covid-19 vaccines
Pharmacist
Department of Health, Limpopo Province
01.2006 - 02.2014
- Training of pharmacist assistants and pharmacist interns
- Ordering, receipt and distribution of pharmaceuticals to the clinics
- Record-keeping for all pharmaceutical transactions
- Maintenance of cold chain
- Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
- Collaborated with pharmacy team members to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in quality of care.
- Monthly pharmaceutical report writings
- Preparation for audits and inspections
Education
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Limpopo
TurloopMaster of Public Health - Health Measurement
University of Limpopo
TurloopPost Graduate Diploma - Health Economics
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South AfricaSkills
- Customer service and communication skills
- Drug inventory management
- Prescription verification and medication dispensing
- Attention to detail
- Excellent leadership skills
- Excellent time management skills
- High levels of professionalism, honesty and trustworthy
- Able to solve problems and work independently
- Above average team-work and willing to go an extra mile
Accomplishments
- Supervised a team of three pharmacists and four pharmacist assistants
- Lead pharmacist for storage and distribution of Covid-19 vaccines in Limpopo province for vaccination of healthcare workers.
- I was nominated several times by colleagues in recognition of my contribution in pharmaceutical care and clinical research
- I am a certified Good Clinical Practice certificate holder
- I hold a certificate for Good Participatory Practices in clinical research
Certification
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) for trials involving human participants
Good Participatory Practice in clinical research
References
1. Dr. Annalene Nel, Chief Medical Officer at Ndlovu Research Center and Consultant at Medinel.
Cell no.: 083 657 0733
Email: anel@medinel.org
2. Dr. Itumeleng Kutu, Medical Officer and Subinvestigator at Ndlovu Research Center
Cell no.:071 089 9114
Email: kutugi07@gmail.com
3. Mr. Abel Mahudu, Ex-colleague, Assistant Manager at Jane Furse Hospital
Cell no.: 072 282 0509
nthulemahudu@gmail.com
Timeline
Pharmacist
Ndlovu Medical Trust
03.2014 - 02.2025
Pharmacist
Department of Health, Limpopo Province
01.2006 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Limpopo
Master of Public Health - Health Measurement
University of Limpopo
Post Graduate Diploma - Health Economics
University of Cape Town
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