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Naseema Jooma

Pharmacist, Early Childhood Education Teacher
Durban,KZN

Summary

I am first and foremost a mother. This role has already prepped me to be an attentive listener, a patient and empathetic caregiver and an energetic an enthusiastic provider with the ability to multitask and organise.

My role as a preschool teacher has allowed me to refine my organisation and creativity skills, enhance my communication skills with children, teachers and parents and keep me multitasking with lesson planning, student report documenting and administrative duties. Patience, empathy, joy and kindness follow subconsciously when working with amazing little minds.

My role as a pharmacist has pushed me to be thorough, to be attentive, to be versatile, to communicate efficiently , and to be patient , empathetic and to strive to serve patients in the best way possible.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Locum Pharmacist

St Annes Hospital Pietermaritzburg
02.2016 - 07.2017
  • Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
  • Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
  • Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
  • Educated patients on medication, tools and equipment to promote patient-centered care and increase adherence to treatment.
  • Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.

Montessori Professional Placement

Sunnyside Montessori
01.2019 - 07.2019

- Weekly lesson planning and childrens progress reports

- craft and baking activity planning and implementation

- completion of professsional placement work file

- individual lesson implementation

- outdoor supervised play

- toilet routine, lunchtime assistance

Locum Preschool Teacher

Littleton Learning Centre
01.2021 - 06.2022
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
  • Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.

Lunchtime Assistant

Welsh House Community Farm School
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Provided exceptional customer service to students, addressing their concerns and resolving any issues promptly.
  • Monitored lunchroom behavior while maintaining a calm demeanor to ensure a pleasant dining experience for all students present at that moment.
  • Assisted with special dietary needs of students, providing appropriate meal options according to individual requirements.
  • Supervised during outdoor play

Remote Administrative assistant

Dr U Jooma
07.2023 - 05.2024
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.

Training and Locum Pharmacist

Various pharmaceutical practices
02.2024 - Current
  • Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
  • Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
  • Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
  • Educated patients on medication, tools and equipment to promote patient-centered care and increase adherence to treatment.

Pharmacy Internship

King Edward VIII Hospital
1 2013 - 12.2013
  • Interacted with healthcare professionals to support timely and proper processing of prescriptions.
  • Adhered to all hospital policies and procedures while maintaining a professional demeanor during interactions with patients, staff, and other healthcare providers.
  • Contributed to the reduction of medication errors through diligent attention to detail and adherence to pharmacy protocols.
  • Provided friendly customer service at drop-off and pick-up counters.
  • Counseled patients on new medications and OTC products.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in pharmaceutical calculations to ensure accurate dosages were dispensed according to prescriber orders.

One month locum post

Rondebosch Montessori
11.2019 - 11.2019
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
  • Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.

Community Service

Kimberley Hospital
01.2015 - 12.2015
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries from both patients and healthcare professionals alike.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive medication counseling and personalized pharmaceutical care.
  • Ensured accurate dispensing of medications while adhering to all state and federal regulations for safe pharmacy practices.

Voluntary Pharmacy Assistant Work

Clicks Pharmacy Cavendish
08.2014 - 12.2014
  • Greeted customers and responded to questions with friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Assisted pharmacists in maintaining a well-organized and clean pharmacy environment for optimal workflow.
  • Supported inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels and expiration date monitoring for medication safety.

Education

First year - Arabic

Darun Naim Institute
Cape Town, South Africa
2014

Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) Degree - Pharmacy

University Of Kwa Zulu Natal (UKZN)
Durban, South Africa
01.2012 - 04.2014

Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) Degree - Pharmacy

University Of Kwa Zulu Natal (UKZN)
Durban, South Africa
01.2016 - 04.2019

National Senior Certificate -

Westville Girls High School
Durban, South Africa
01.2007 -

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National Diploma in Early child development
01.2015 - undefined

National Diploma in Early Childhood Development - Montessori

Montessori Centre South Africa
Cape Town
04.2016 - 04.2019

Skills

Medication Dispensing

Patient Education

Prescription Filling

Patient Counseling

Maintaining records

Classroom Management

Lesson Planning

Child Development

Activity Planning

Accomplishments

  • Invited into the Golden Key Society, Recipient of half colours in academics (2007)
  • Sport: Scuba Diving
  • Squash – Play socially
  • Cycling - Completed many small cycling races around Durban
  • Running – Completed many small running races around Durban/Cape Town
  • Sewing

Skillsandexperiences

I have been actively involved in many academic and extracurricular activities, which allowed me to develop good human relationship skills., Proficient in the basic applications: Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel & Access., English, Afrikaans

Dependants

Three

Professionalemployment

  • Pharmacy Internship, King Edward VIII Hospital, Durban, 2013
  • Voluntary assistant work, Clicks Pharmacy Cavendish, 2014
  • Community Service, Kimberley Hospital, Kimberley, 2015
  • Locum half day post, St Annes Hospital Pietermaritzburg, Pietermaritzburg, 2016, 2017
  • Completed Professional placement, Sunnyside Montessori, 01/2019, 06/2019
  • One month locum post, Rondebosch Montessori, 11/2019
  • Locum position, Littleton Learning Centre, Cape town, 01/2022, 12/2022
  • Welsh House Community Farm School, 81 Welsh House Farm Road, Birmingham, 01/2023, 07/2023
  • Remote Administrative assistant, Dr U Jooma, 08/2023, 05/2024
  • Training and locum work, Various pharmaceutical practices, 02/2024, present

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 03/24/1990
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: South African
  • Marital Status: Married

References

  • Mrs Gill Cuttings, Pharmacy Manager, King Edward VIII Hospital, Congella, Durban, 031 360 3888
  • Professor Fathima Suleman, Associate Professor in the Discipline of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Kwa Zulu Natal, Durban, 031 260 7941
  • Mrs Lizzy Mulovhedsi, Manager of Pharmacy, Kimberley Hospital, Kimberley, 053 802 2355
  • Mrs Sharon Singh, Manager of Pharmacy, St Annes Hospital, Pietermaritzburg, 033 897 5079
  • Mrs Susanne Van Niekerk, Montessori Centre South Africa, Pinelands, 0878059712
  • Mrs Caitlyn Munnick, Principal of Sunnyside Montessori, Brook street, Claremont, 0728209803
  • Mrs Tasneem Paruk, Principal of Littleton Learning Centre, Rondebosch East, Cape town, 0721468498
  • Welsh House Farm community School, 81 Welsh House Farm Road, Birmingham, +441214644355
  • Dr Uzair Jooma, Paediatric Surgeon, Westville Hospital, 0721827296
  • The oncology Centre, 535 Peter Mokaba Ridge, Berea, Durban, 4001

Interests

Sewing

Baking

Cycling

Running

Timeline

Training and Locum Pharmacist

Various pharmaceutical practices
02.2024 - Current

Remote Administrative assistant

Dr U Jooma
07.2023 - 05.2024

Lunchtime Assistant

Welsh House Community Farm School
01.2023 - 06.2023

Locum Preschool Teacher

Littleton Learning Centre
01.2021 - 06.2022

One month locum post

Rondebosch Montessori
11.2019 - 11.2019

Montessori Professional Placement

Sunnyside Montessori
01.2019 - 07.2019

National Diploma in Early Childhood Development - Montessori

Montessori Centre South Africa
04.2016 - 04.2019

Locum Pharmacist

St Annes Hospital Pietermaritzburg
02.2016 - 07.2017

Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) Degree - Pharmacy

University Of Kwa Zulu Natal (UKZN)
01.2016 - 04.2019

Community Service

Kimberley Hospital
01.2015 - 12.2015

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National Diploma in Early child development
01.2015 - undefined

Voluntary Pharmacy Assistant Work

Clicks Pharmacy Cavendish
08.2014 - 12.2014

Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) Degree - Pharmacy

University Of Kwa Zulu Natal (UKZN)
01.2012 - 04.2014

National Senior Certificate -

Westville Girls High School
01.2007 -

Pharmacy Internship

King Edward VIII Hospital
1 2013 - 12.2013

First year - Arabic

Darun Naim Institute
Naseema JoomaPharmacist, Early Childhood Education Teacher