Mandilakhe Ngqandu
Pharmacist
Unit 10, 3rd Avenue, Norwood, Mthatha,EC
Summary
As a dynamic communicator, I bring exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills to the table, with a proven ability to influence key decisions effectively. My expertise in pharmaceutical trends is underpinned by a steadfast commitment to service excellence. I excel in high-pressure environments and I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to bring my talents to your team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Pharmacist
Africa Health Group (Herolim Private Hospital)
01.2025 - Current
- Participate in clinical audits; antimicrobial and antifungal stewardship duties in the wards.
- Evaluation of a patient’s medicine-related needs by determining the indication, safety and effectiveness of the therapy.
- Managing task of performing quarterly balancing of scheduled 5 and schedule 6 drugs at ward level.
- Reconciliation with medical aids on medical credits of in-patients.
- Responsible for the issuing of schedule 5 and schedule 6 medications to to Registered Nurses in the wards.
- Consult with medical officers to ensure compliance with standard treatment guidelines and EML.
- Ensure safekeeping and security of stock, preventing losses, theft, and expiring stock.
- Monitor patient compliance with therapy and follow up to ensure
medicine-related needs are met. - Collate and address pharmacy related incident reports, complete root cause analysis and where relevant, provide staff with training and collaborate with the clinical staff to implement operational changes promoting safety.
Pharmacist Locum
Shoprite Group (Medirite Pharmacies)
02.2025 - Current
- Capture prescriptions details accurately and verify patient’s details on Unisolve system.
- Ensure accurate picking / packing / labeling and checking of medication and be aware of common dosages as well as important drug interactions.
- Provide accurate instructions to the patients regarding the correct use of medicine supplied.
- Keep abreast of changes in medical aid procedures and requirements for claims and dispensing.
- Follow up with patients regarding script tracking report as requested by the dispensary manager and follow up appointments.
- Evaluation of disease conditions and referral to in-store health facilities when necessary.
- Process all paperwork necessary for the accurate submission of claims to medical aids.
Pharmacist Community Service
Frontier Regional Hospital
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Provide education on medication adherence and proper use of medications according to treatment guidelines (STG).
- In compounding and pre-packing of pharmaceutical products.
- Advocate for public health initiatives and medication safety.
- Enrolling stable patients on central chronic medicine dispensing and distribution (CCMDD) to reduce influx of unnecessary visit to the hospital.
- Compounding of schedule 6 preparations following to GMPP guidelines.
- Participated in clinical ward rounds and antimicrobial stewardship duties in the hospital.
- Participated in incident reporting and devising plans to minimize them.
Pharmacist Intern
Dora Ngiza Provincial Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Utilised dispensing software (Rx Solutions) for accurate dispensing of in-hospital, chronic, and acute prescription medications.
- Managed issuance of Schedule 5 and 6 medications to wards, ensuring compliance with maximum stock limits.
- Monitored and recorded temperatures of pharmacy, fridge, and emergency cupboard in adherence to Good Pharmacy Practice guidelines.
- Dispensed medications for the emergency cupboard and maintained stock integrity.
- Communicated with prescribers to confirm and act upon unusual dosages in the best interest of patient care.
- Medicine compounding according to GPP and Good Manufacturing Practice Standards.
Education
Bachelor - Pharmacy
Rhodes University
Grahamstown/Makhanda, Eastern Cape01.2021
National Senior Certificate -
Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive
04.2001 -
Skills
- Awareness of pharmacological interactions
- Regulatory adherence
- Prescription management
- Policy interpretation and implementation
- Rx Solutions, Unisolve, Propharm & Pro Clin
References
- Miss Siyamthanda Cebisa, Pharmacy Manager, cebisa.ns@gmail.com, 0719598001,Africa Health Care Group (Herolim Private Hospital)
- Mrs Katie Hansen, Pharmacy Manager, hansenktc@gmail.com, 082 867 2378, Frontier Regional Hospital
- Mr Lizo Mpako, Pharmacy Manager, Lizo.Mpako@echealth.gov.za, 083 378-0902, Dora Nginza Hospital
LINK
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandilakhe-ngqandu-4992b2151?tr...
DRIVING LICENSE
Driving license category Code 10
Timeline
Pharmacist Locum
Shoprite Group (Medirite Pharmacies)
02.2025 - Current
Pharmacist
Africa Health Group (Herolim Private Hospital)
01.2025 - Current
Pharmacist Community Service
Frontier Regional Hospital
01.2024 - 12.2024
Pharmacist Intern
Dora Ngiza Provincial Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2023
National Senior Certificate -
Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive
04.2001 -
Bachelor - Pharmacy
Rhodes University
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