Melinda Laubscher
Pharmacist
Potchefstroom
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Regulatory Affairs Pharmacist
Medfour
Potchefstroom
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Compilation of eCTD Baseline
- Submission of e-Submission and eCTD variations according to SAHPRA Guidelines
- Compile new product submissions according to current SAHPRA guidelines
- Compile CTD conversions and Post-registration amendment documentation in accordance with applicable regulations which includes translating regulatory requirements into practical, workable submissions
- Collect all information/specifications required for amendment compilations
- Update professional and patient information leaflets as per guidelines
- Compile safety updates and responses to SAHPRA's committee recommendations
- Communicate with Principals to obtain information for submission to SAHPRA
- Develop and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Pharmacist
Life Healthcare
Klerksdorp
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
- Evaluated and monitored laboratory data to drive safe and effective medication therapy.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Reported adverse drug events to comply with regulatory policies and procedures.
- Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
- Complied with pharmacy regulations to increase quality of health care and inhibit criminal abuse of drugs.
Clinical Pharmacist
Netcare Jakaranda
Pretoria
05.2012 - 10.2020
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
- Advised physicians on how to properly dose medications.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Educated patients on proper medication use.
- Counseled customers on medications, appropriate dosage and potential side effects.
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
- Medication Safety Program – Implementation of a Medication Safety Program in the hospital. Promote quality use of medication by carrying out interventions to improve medication therapy. Prepare and present 4 Medication Safety Meetings per annum.
Clinical Research – Unblinded (Part Time)
EMMED Research
Pretoria
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Maintain and update Site Master Files
- Drug Reconstitution
- Drug Reconciliation
- Maintain blindness of Investigational Product (IP)
- Receive, Store, Order and Monitor IP
- Recruitment of study participants
Education
Quad Pharma Certificate - Basic Medicine Registration Course
Quad Pharma
Johannesburg 04.2019 - 04.2019
GCP Certificate - Academic Advance - GCP
Wits Health
Johannesburg 06.2018 - 06.2018
Master of Science - Clinical Pharmacy
Sefako Makgatho Health Science University
Pretoria North 01.2015 - 01.2019
B.Pharm - Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Potchefstroom 01.2005 - 12.2009
Skills
Regulatory Dossiers - eCTD
SAHPRA Regulations
Pre- and post variations
Regulatory and compliance understanding
Dispensing of medicine
Medication Reconstitution
Medication Reconciliation
Receive, store, order and monitor medication
Write Standard Operation Procedures (SOP's)
Report Adverse Drug Reactions
ISO audits and related close-out procedures
References
Elsie Ferreira
Pharmacist - Medfour
(+27) 449 1982
Annecke Barnard
Pharmacy Manager - Life Anncron Hospital
(+27) 82 347 4334
Liezl Jacobs
Pharmacy Manager - Netcare Jakaranda Hospital
(+27) 82 413 9591
Timeline
Regulatory Affairs Pharmacist
Medfour
05.2021 - 01.2023
Pharmacist
Life Healthcare
10.2020 - 05.2021
Clinical Research – Unblinded (Part Time)
EMMED Research
08.2019 - 09.2020
Quad Pharma Certificate - Basic Medicine Registration Course
Quad Pharma
04.2019 - 04.2019
GCP Certificate - Academic Advance - GCP
Wits Health
06.2018 - 06.2018
Master of Science - Clinical Pharmacy
Sefako Makgatho Health Science University
01.2015 - 01.2019
Clinical Pharmacist
Netcare Jakaranda
05.2012 - 10.2020
B.Pharm - Pharmacy
Pharmacy
01.2005 - 12.2009