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CAREER OBJECTIVE
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Marungwane Rantlha

Pharmacist (community Service)
Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria

Summary

Motivated and detail-oriented pharmacist with experience in internship and community service within the South African public health sector. Skilled in dispensing, patient counseling, pharmaceutical care, stock management, and ensuring compliance with ethical and legal requirements. Passionate about improving patient outcomes through safe and effective use of medicines.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Community Service Pharmacist

Tshwane District Hospital
01.2025 - Current
  • Administering medication to outpatient department patients.
  • stock count and inventory review
  • Oversee training for pharmacist students, interns, and pharmacy assistants
  • Maintaining 98% availability of medicines at OPD pharmacy
  • Preparation of povidone solution for medical interventions
  • Oversaw hospital inventory management encompassing medication ordering from depot, conducting monthly stock checks, and receiving and issuing stock to wards and satellite pharmacy.
  • Conducted monthly assessment of ward medicine storerooms to confirm compliance with GPP standards
  • Oversight of expired inventory and disposal.
  • Reporting adverse reactions from wards to SAPHRA
  • Participating in pharmaceutical therapeutic committee meetings while documenting minutes
  • Responsible for buyouts of medicine that are not on contract directly from suppliers
  • Involvement in collaborative research publication titled: Analysis of Medication Errors Detected in Pharmacies of Tshwane District Hospital for Gauteng Department of Health (Principles of Operational Research and Quality Improvement Projects).

Pharmacist Intern

Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital
01.2023 - 12.2024
  • Administered tasks on Rx-solution to order, receive, and allocate medicine to wards and satellite pharmacies.
  • Managed motivational medicine operations, tracked patient names, and facilitated stock distribution on bincards to satellite pharmacies, wards, and OPD.
  • Administered precise calculations and mixing of chemotherapy IV bags, facilitating timely dispensing to chemo/oncology wards and clinics.
  • Managed cold chain maintenance during delivery of cold items to wards.
  • Coordinated schedule 6 medications, encompassing ordering, register balancing, and issuance under direct supervision of pharmacist.
  • Managed section 21 and specified schedule 5 items under direct supervision of pharmacist.
  • Performed thorough cyclical and stock counts to maintain accurate inventory records
  • Compounded potassium chloride syrup specifically for pediatric pharmacy needs. Conducted extemporaneous preparations and morphine syrup to meet patient requirements.
  • Exposed to responsibilities and operations of satellite pharmacies under pharmacist supervision.
  • Facilitated staff training on SOP and delivered public education presentations.
  • Managed daily recording of pharmacy temperatures


Education

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Patient counselling by providing clear, empathetic guidance on treatment adherence and lifestyle modifications
  • Clinical knowledge of chronic and acute disease management
  • Medication assessment and safety monitoring by identifying interactions and preventing errors
  • Prescription evaluation and dispensing by accurately reviewing safe and supply of medicines in line with standard treatment guidelines
  • Stock and inventory management by ensuring continuous availability of medicines
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Health promotion and public outreach

Certification

Registered Community Service Pharmacist, South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)

References

Carla, Van Niekerk, supervisor, 0833772826

CAREER OBJECTIVE

A highly driven and motivated pharmacist with strong commitment to delivering quality pharmaceutical care. Dedicated to patient safety, continuous professional growth, and contributing to the healthcare system through evidence-based practice and effective teamwork.

CPD

Ongoing participation in SAPC CPD activities

Timeline

Community Service Pharmacist

Tshwane District Hospital
01.2025 - Current

Pharmacist Intern

Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital
01.2023 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

Tshwane University of Technology
04.2001 -

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