Apt E***
Everett, WA *****
*********@*****.***
HUDSON A. WALUGEMBE
OBJECTIVE
To find a challenging position to meet my competencies, capabilities, skills, education, and experience that can enhance the attainment of my employer satisfaction. SKILLS
Patient counseling
Prescription analysis
Quality control practices
Good distribution practices
Quality assurance practices
Drug storekeeping
Good pharmacy practices
EXPERIENCE
National Drug Authority- Pharmacist
DRUG INSPECTOR (DIRECTORATE OF INSPECTORATE AND ENFORCEMENT SERVICES)
Here i inspected manufacturing facilities for example Quality Chemicals Limited and Cipla Quality Chemical Industries Limited to verify their suitability for manufacturing
Premises and licensing inspection on pharmacies, pharmaceutical stores like National Medical Stores, and manufacturing companies like Quality Chemicals Limited
Support supervision here i ensured that pharmacist performed their duties to different pharmaceutical companies in line with the set guidance
Compliance verification and investigations including recalls
Control of imports of medicine and healthcare products at ports of entry, i made sure the right medicine or healthcare products were allowed into the country at different ports of entry QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER (DIRECTORATE OF ASSESSMENT AND REGISTRATION)
This department of National Drug Authority was a glue to all other organization’s departments like information department, inspectorate and quality control laboratories
I achieved drug product information for new applications, registered, suspended and deregistered
Prepared and updated the National Drug Register
Handled post-registration amendments to drug applications
Evaluation of drug registration applications
Provided step-wise guidance on license renewals
Collaborated with different healthcare organizations like Pharmaceutical Society of uganda, Ministry of Health, National Medical Association, World Health Organisation, Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council… etc to ensure quality, safe, and efficacious practices are provided to the public
QUALITY CONTROL OFFICER (DIRECTORATE OF LABORATORY SERVICES) At National Drug Quality Control Laboratory i analyzed different categories of medicine, medical devices and public health products and sample obtained from pre-market, post shipments and post-market surveillance
Generated scientific evidence and reports on quality and safety status of the product in order to inform and facilitate regulatory decision-making
Provided technical support to local manufacturers and built their capacity in matters pertaining to quality control of regulated products through on-site and off-site training and laboratory assessments
Conducted investigations into the quality and safety status of the regulated product to pursue regulatory actions
Conducted quality assessment through laboratory analysis of medicine, medical devices, surgical instruments, and public health products while reporting accurate and precise results in a timely manner
Mulago National Referral Hospital — Pharmacist
Maintained a professional attitude when answering telephones, addressing patients, and providing drug information.
Verified patient data, and billing information discovering and recovering various erroneous bills that occurred due to system errors.
Dispensed medications according to prescription with 100% accuracy and efficiency than other staff members.
Consistently followed hospital and department policies and procedures, and appropriately procured drugs to meet patient needs.
Inspected and assisted nursing units in maintaining compliance with specified medication standard Zaka-Mpanga Pharmaceuticals — Manager/Supervising Pharmacist
Managed and supported a team of four pharmacy technicians in fulfilling over 350 prescriptions per day.
Recruited, trained, and guided pharmacy technicians to improve the overall performance of the pharmacy.
Consulted with physicians and patients concerning medication dosage, drug interactions, and disease management.
Improved patient satisfaction by a 90% score and maintained 88% customer retention by discussing potential side effects of medications with 100% accuracy and efficiency.
Ensure the pharmacy complies with National Drug Authority regulations.
Medication ordering and maintenance of appropriate inventory within the pharmacy
Ensured good pharmaceutical procurement practices
Ensured gooo storage practices fro pharmaceuticals Brooks Pharmacy-Internship
Shadowed pharmacist in properly filling and dispensing prescriptions to patients not limited to the performance of all technician duties and responsibilities.
Counseling patients, under the supervision of the pharmacist, with care and a supportive attitude.
Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues to support patient satisfaction.
Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory; purchasing, receiving and inventory management (rotated stock and checked for expired medications). EDUCATION
● UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
● THE TAMILNADU DR. MGR MEDICAL UNIVERSITY. CHENNAI, INDIA
● NANDHA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY KOORAPAYAIAM, INDIA
● P.S.G COLLEGE OF PHARMACY COIMBATORE, INDIA
● UGANDA MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE KAMPALA, UGANDA
CERTIFICATE/DEGREE
Biomedical Regulatory Affairs certificate (pursuing)
Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Science
Associate Degree In Pharmaceutical Science
AHA BLS Certificate
Masters in Business Administration
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
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