Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Leadership Roles
References
Affiliations
Knowledge And Competencies
Profile
Timeline
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Tenele Sebenzile Mthupha

Tenele Sebenzile Mthupha

Pongola

Summary

Results-driven Responsible Pharmacist with extensive experience at Clicks Pharmacy Pongola. Proven expertise in medication dispensing and stock management, with a strong focus on patient counselling and staff training. Committed to regulatory compliance and operational excellence, achieving significant improvements in pharmacy efficiency and healthcare service delivery.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Responsible Pharmacist

Clicks Pharmacy Pongola
01.2020 - Current
  • Accurate and safe dispensing of medication from S0 to S6 on Unisolve
  • Compounding and manufacturing pharmaceutical products
  • Stock management
  • Health promotion
  • Professional counselling of patients
  • Ordering stock on Xprocure
  • Receiving stock on Unisolve
  • Capturing invoices
  • Logical management and dispensary administration
  • Provision of advice and pharmacist initiated therapy
  • Leading and supervising dispensary staff
  • Management and control of CCMDD parcels
  • Scheduling of staff in line with labour policy
  • Ensuring efficient operation of the pharmacy as per Good Pharmacy Practice
  • Ensuring that staff members observe SAPC laws and regulations
  • Giving the best health care service to clients
  • Controlling all operation activities of the dispensary, including stock management, housekeeping, administration and shrinkage
  • Training and grooming of pharmacy personnel
  • Ensuring the operational viability of the dispensary

Pharmacist

Clicks Pharmacy Vryheid
06.2019 - 01.2020
  • Accurate and safe dispensing of medication from S0 to S6 on Unisolve
  • Compounding and manufacturing pharmaceutical products
  • Stock management
  • Health promotion
  • Professional counselling of patients
  • Ordering stock on Xprocure
  • Receiving stock on Unisolve
  • Capturing invoices
  • Logical management and dispensary administration
  • Provision of advice and pharmacist initiated therapy

Pharmacist (Community Service)

Clicks Pharmacy Vryheid
05.2018 - 05.2019
  • Accurate and safe dispensing of medication from S0 to S6 on Unisolve
  • Compounding and manufacturing pharmaceutical products
  • Stock management
  • Health promotion
  • Professional counselling of patients
  • Ordering stock on Xprocure
  • Receiving stock on Unisolve
  • Capturing invoices
  • Logical management and dispensary administration
  • Provision of advice and pharmacist initiated therapy

Pharmacist Intern

Clairwood Hospital Pharmacy
11.2016 - 01.2017
  • Dispensing medication
  • Compounding and manufacturing of pharmaceutical products
  • Stock management
  • Health promotion
  • Providing medication to attached clinics
  • Counselling patients
  • Ward rounds
  • Medication and dosage review in the paediatric ward
  • Management of ward stock medication
  • Management and maintenance of the emergency medication cupboard
  • Clinical presentations

Education

Grade 12/ Matric - Life orientation, Tourism and Agricultural science, SiSwati Home language, English First Additional Language, Physical sciences and Life sciences, Mathematics and Geography

Metropolitan College
12.2011

Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacology, Health Law and ethics, Advanced Pharmaceutics, Biopharmaceutics, Pharmacy logistics, Economics and Management, Natural products and evidence based medicines

University of KwaZulu- Natal

Skills

  • Medication dispensing and compounding
  • Stock management and inventory control
  • Patient counselling and therapeutic advice
  • Staff training and development
  • Team leadership and supervision
  • Vaccine administration and health promotion
  • Customer service and support
  • Time management and process improvement
  • Medication storage and safety compliance
  • Prescription verification and pharmacy law adherence
  • Therapeutic recommendations and OTC guidance
  • Risk management and loss prevention strategies

Leadership Roles

  • School prefect, St Michaels High school, grade 9-10
  • Class representative, Metropolitan College, Grade 12
  • Responsible Pharmacist, 01/01/20, current

References

  • Miss Rivashnee Harispesad, Pharmacist Clairwood Hospital, +27 83 661 4277
  • Mrs Lebo Tlaila, Pharmacist Clairwood hospital, +27 74 726 4514
  • Mrs Liezl Smit, Responsible Pharmacist Clicks Pharmacy Vryheid, 060 359 7416
  • Mr Arthur Letsoalo, Area Manager (Clicks Coastal East Region), 082 871 2673 / 031 719 8100
  • Mr Deeran Samsuder, Area Manager (Clicks Coastal East Region), 072 172 6874 / 031 719 8100
  • Mr Venny Kelly, Area Manager (Coastal East Region), 083 759 0931

Affiliations

South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC), active, 25896

Knowledge And Competencies

  • Great research and analytical skills
  • Ability to think and write creatively
  • Excellent Interpersonal, listening and communication skills
  • Ability to thrive on challenges
  • Management and supervision of pharmacists, pharmacist assistants and other pharmacy personnel
  • Self-Management approach
  • Procurement and storage of pharmaceuticals
  • Ability to pay attention to detail
  • Knowledge of patient care and professional counselling
  • Ethical working practice
  • Planning and organizing skills
  • Knowledge of SAPC regulations and laws
  • Competent in the following pharmacy programs: Unisolve, Xprocure, Marconi system

Profile

Tenele Sebenzile Mthupha, 9206121530186, Female, Swazi, Good, Single, English, IsiZulu, SiSwati, tenelemthupha@gmail.com, tenelemthupha@icloud.com, 061 535 1816, 064 554 0187

Timeline

Responsible Pharmacist

Clicks Pharmacy Pongola
01.2020 - Current

Pharmacist

Clicks Pharmacy Vryheid
06.2019 - 01.2020

Pharmacist (Community Service)

Clicks Pharmacy Vryheid
05.2018 - 05.2019

Pharmacist Intern

Clairwood Hospital Pharmacy
11.2016 - 01.2017

Grade 12/ Matric - Life orientation, Tourism and Agricultural science, SiSwati Home language, English First Additional Language, Physical sciences and Life sciences, Mathematics and Geography

Metropolitan College

Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacology, Health Law and ethics, Advanced Pharmaceutics, Biopharmaceutics, Pharmacy logistics, Economics and Management, Natural products and evidence based medicines

University of KwaZulu- Natal
Tenele Sebenzile Mthupha