Summary
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Work History
Education
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References
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Robyn Wates

Robyn Wates

Assistant Manager Pharmaceutical Services
Zithulele Hospital,GP

Summary

Pharmacist with both community and hospital pharmacy experience. Identifies with being an institutional pharmacist with a passion for the public sector and promoting access to health care through better systems; particularly in rural settings. Experienced in managing/leading pharmacies and teams. Enthusiastic, proactive, organised, knowledgeable and passionate pharmacist.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Assistant Manager Pharmaceutical Services

Eastern Cape Department of Health
02.2020 - Current
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality, and service expectations of the hospital and pharmacy.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.

Responsible Pharmacist

Eastern Cape Department Of Health
02.2016 - Current
  • Interpret prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products whilst ensuring the rational use of medicines at all times
  • Manage, order, receive and store both pharmaceutical and surgical stock for the hospital
  • Manage a pharmacy team consisting of 5 other pharmacists and pharmacist assistants as well as the training of assistants and pharmacy students
  • Form part of the broader hospital management team by being a Head of Section
  • Ensure access to health care for all patients in a deeply rural setting

Pharmacist

Medirite
02.2015 - 02.2016
  • Roaming pharmacist for two retail branches Margate and Shelly Beach, KZN
  • Responsible for providing pharmacist initiated care/treatment to patients, dealing with medical aid claims and queries and all managerial tasks which included budget and sales reports

Community Service Pharmacist

Eastern Cape Department Of Health
01.2014 - 01.2015

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy -

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Gqeberha
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Drug & surgical store inventory management
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Resource allocation
  • Prescription evaluation & dispensing
  • Pharmacy operations management
  • Team leadership & motivation
  • Problem-solving

References

Dr Thembinkosi Motlhabane, Acting Clinical Manager

Dr Benjamin Gaunt, Former Clinical Manager

Dr Seshnee Moodley, Clinical Pharmacist and national SAAHIP President


LinkedIn Profile

http://linkedin.com/in/robyn-wates-37501416a

Software skills

  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point)
  • Pharmacy programmes: Rx Solution, RDM and Unisolv

Affiliations

  • Member of the Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa
  • Branch Chairperson for the South African Association of Hospital and Institutional Pharmacists in the Eastern Cape
  • Deputy Chairperson of the OR Tambo and Alfred Nzo Pharmacy Forum

Timeline

Assistant Manager Pharmaceutical Services

Eastern Cape Department of Health
02.2020 - Current

Responsible Pharmacist

Eastern Cape Department Of Health
02.2016 - Current

Pharmacist

Medirite
02.2015 - 02.2016

Community Service Pharmacist

Eastern Cape Department Of Health
01.2014 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Pharmacy -

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
04.2001 -
Robyn WatesAssistant Manager Pharmaceutical Services