Hi, I’m
Mbalenhle Mthembu
Pharmacist
Summary
Registered pharmacist with a solid background in private and public healthcare and retail environments, emphasizing rational medicine use and clinical governance. Skilled in prescription auditing, antimicrobial stewardship, and promoting evidence-based practices, with a track record of improving patient outcomes through effective medication management. Experienced with ProPharm RX Solutions, Unisolv, and Leap systems, adept at identifying therapy-related issues and implementing strategic interventions. Dedicated to enhancing medication safety and compliance while optimizing treatment costs in public healthcare.
Overview
5
Languages
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Busamed Private hospital Harrismith
Pharmacist (locum)
02.2026 - Current
Job overview
- Ensure full compliance with the Pharmacy Act, Medicines and Related Substances Act, SAPC regulations, and Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) standard.
- Take legal accountability for the safe, accurate, and ethical dispensing of medicines, including the control and documentation of scheduled substances.
- Supervise pharmacist’s assistants to ensure valid registration and adherence to scope of practice.
- Manage procurement, storage, and stock control of medicines, including cold chain management, expiry monitoring, recalls, and lawful destruction.
- Provide patient counselling and promote the rational and responsible use of medicines while maintaining confidentiality and professional independence.
- Use of SAP and Unisolve operating dispensing system.
Clicks
Pharmacist (Locum)
01.2026 - Current
Job overview
- Ensure efficient operation of the dispensary in line with company standards and SAPC regulatory requirements.
- Deliver high standards of pharmaceutical care, including accurate dispensing, generic substitution, and patient counselling inaccordance with SAPC regulation.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and compliant documentation of patient interactions and medication histories to support traceabilityand regulatory standards.
- Monitor and manage scheduled medicines in compliance withlegal, safety, and risk management procedures.
- Execute operational activities including stock management,shrinkage control, and administrative duties with strong attention todetail and audit readiness.
- Supervise and support Pharmacist Assistants and pharmacy stato ensure adherence to legal, ethical, and quality standards.
- Maintain strict ethical working practices and full compliance withSAPC regulations, Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP), and companygovernance policies.
- Use of Leap software system, in dispensing, managing inventoryand analysing statistic reports.
- Collaborated with insurance providers to resolve billing discrepancies, ensuring timely reimbursement for pharmacy services.
DOH - Itshelejuba Hospital
Community Service Pharmacist
01.2025 - 12.2025
Job overview
- Supervise and train pharmacy interns and support staff.
- Dispense and compound Schedule 0–6 medicines.
- Counsel patients in alignment with therapeutic goals.
- Order, monitor, and redistribute stock across departments.
- Conduct ward rounds for prescription audits and antimicrobial stewardship.
- Perform clinic support visits and indirect supervision.
- Use Rx Solutions for stock management and dispensing.
- Apply knowledge of the Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974.
DOH - St Mary's Hospital
Pharmacist Intern
01.2024 - 12.2024
Job overview
- Dispensed prescriptions and ward stock under supervision.
- Compounded medicines and ensured quality standards adherence.
- Counselled patients on proper medication usage, side effects and storage.
- Conducted stock management, including inventory checks and expiry monitoring.
- Participated in CPD activities to enhance professional skills.
Clicks Peppergrove & Pietermaritzburg
Pharmacy Student Locum
01.2023 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Evaluated and interpreted prescriptions for legibility and safety.
- Dispensed and counselled patients under supervision.
- Conducted stock taking, packaging, and housekeeping duties.
- Used Unisolv dispensing system efficiently.
ASSMANG Manganese, Cato Ridge
Quality Assurance Analyst Intern
07.2018 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Performed raw material testing and production quality checks.
- Performed quality control checks to ensure GLP compliance.
- Prepared and maintained accurate test records and reports.
- Executed sample preparation and testing under ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 laboratory quality standards.
- Used STARLIMS system and compiled analytical reports.
- Operated ICP and Nitrogen instruments and conducted chemical content analysis.
- Established corrective analysis for nonconforming consignments and adhoc samples from customers and documented outcomes.
- Maintained daily calibration of XRF instrument and Carbon analysis instrument.
- Achieved competency certificate in ISO 17025-compliant analytical methods.
Education
Rhodes University
Bachelor of Pharmacy from BPharm
01.2023
University Overview
- RUPSA Sub-Committee Member
- Invited Golden Key Member (2020)
- Claude Leon Harris Scholarship (Merit-based)
- Link-SA & SA Association of Women Graduates Scholarships
- Research project: use of Momodica Balsamina in treating diabetes
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Bachelor of Applied Chemistry
01.2018
University Overview
- Invited Golden Key Member (1st Year)
- ARM Bursar Ambassador
- Research Project: Synthesis and Analysis of Lutidine Complexes
St Julius Secondary School
Matriculation
01.2013
University Overview
- Top Student Award
- Valley Trust Peer Education Programme Member
Skills
Pharmaceutical dispensing
Compounding practices
Counselling patients effectively
Evaluating prescriptions and solutions
Managing stock levels and drug reviews
Team collaboration skills
Analytical problem solving
Meticulous attention to detail
Time efficiency strategies
ISO 9001/17025 adherence
Interpersonal communication skills
Innovative leadership qualities
References
- SE, Mpanza, Dr, +27 (78) 061-1534, Itshelejuba Hospital
- Naeem, Seedat, +27 (82) 044-8446, St mary’s hospital
- Nompumelelo, Ntshangase, +27 (73) 916-1115, Assmang CRW
- Simon, Malope, 084 885-1181, Itshelejuba Hospital
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkSalary Range
R45000/yr - R200000/yrCourses
- Basic regulatory affairs training , Pharmers academy February 2026 - February 2026
- CLINICAL & DUR EXPERIENCE January 2024 - Present Conducted Drug Utilisation Reviews (DUR) to assess prescribing patterns. Participated in antimicrobial stewardship initiatives to reduce resistance. Promoted rational prescribing in line with Standard Treatment Guidelines (STGs). Identified irrational medicine use and recommended corrective interventions. Supported medicine use evaluations (MUEs) and clinical audits. Analysed patient therapy for safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness.
Timeline
Pharmacist (locum)
Busamed Private hospital Harrismith
02.2026 - Current
Pharmacist (Locum)
Clicks
01.2026 - Current
Community Service Pharmacist
DOH - Itshelejuba Hospital
01.2025 - 12.2025
Pharmacist Intern
DOH - St Mary's Hospital
01.2024 - 12.2024
Pharmacy Student Locum
Clicks Peppergrove & Pietermaritzburg
01.2023 - 01.2023
Quality Assurance Analyst Intern
ASSMANG Manganese, Cato Ridge
07.2018 - 01.2020
St Julius Secondary School
Matriculation
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Bachelor of Applied Chemistry
Rhodes University
Bachelor of Pharmacy from BPharm