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Profile

I am a self-driven,

motivated and resilient

individual with a personal

and professional identity

that is aligned with ethical

values. Through my

experience in retail &

community pharmacy, and

in the public and private

sectors of the

pharmaceutical industry,

my passion for the

pharmacy profession has

grown exponentially. I look

forward to being on a multi-

disciplinary team that

ensures the best care,

exceptional quality of

service and the most cost-

effective treatment for all

patients

Personal Details

Full Name: Aaliyah Osman

Date of Birth: 27 June 1999

Nationality: South African

Gender: Female

Contact Details

13 Dahlia Avenue

Buffelsdale

Tongaat, 4399

060*******

aaliyahosman95@

gmail.com

Education

University of Witwaterstrand, Johannesburg (Feb 2023) o Introduction to The Theory and Techniques Preparatory to Oncology Admixing: Course consisting of theoretical and practical aspects of preparing sterile oncology chemotherapy products for intravenous use, including a background to cancer, chemotherapy and regulatory bodies; Introduction to Aseptic Technique, Administration Systems, Spill Control, Waste Disposal & Transport, Quality Assurance and Control & Record keeping and Practical Skills

University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville Campus (2017 – 2020) o Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)

o Graduated Cum Laude

Buffelsdale Secondary School (2012 – 2016)

o Highest grade passed: Grade 12 (Matric)

o Subjects passed: English (HL), Afrikaans (FAL), Mathematics, Life Orientation, Accounting, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences. Achieved an aggregate of 86% and 6 distinctions in the National Senior Certificate Examinations

Academic Achievements, Awards and Associations

o Graduated B. Pharmacy (Hons) with Cum Laude

o Obtained Dean’s Commendation in B. Pharmacy and Merit Scholarship Award

o Achieved Junior Dux award for outstanding academic performance o Achieved Senior Dux Award for highest aggregate obtained in the NSC examinations

o Achieved Good Fellowship Award for role as head girl in matric year o Appointed as chairperson of the RCL

Work Experience

Netcare Alberlito Hospital

Locum Pharmacist • Current

Duties and responsibilities:

Dispensing Prescriptions (Hospital & Retail)

Provision of advice on the appropriate selection, dosage and drug interaction, potential side effects and therapeutic effects of medicines Provision of advice on the usage, side effects, contra-indications, drug interactions and proper storage of medication to patients Issuing of schedule 5 & 6 drugs to patients and the wards Antimicrobial stewardship

AALIYAH OSMAN

Pharmacist

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KwaDukuza Private Hospital

Locum Pharmacist • Current

Duties and responsibilities:

Dispensing prescriptions for in-patients as well as discharge medication Provision of advice on the appropriate selection, dosage and drug interaction, potential side effects and therapeutic effects of medicines and provision of advice on the usage, side effects, contra-indications, drug interactions and proper storage of medication to patients

Issuing of schedule 5 & 6 drugs as per legal requirements Communicating with medical doctors and other members of the healthcare team

Netcare Umhlanga Hospital & Retail Pharmacy

Locum Pharmacist • Current

Duties and responsibilities:

Dispensing Prescriptions (Hospital & Retail)

Provision of advice on the appropriate selection, dosage and drug interaction, potential side effects and therapeutic effects of medicines Provision of advice on the usage, side effects, contra-indications, drug interactions and proper storage of medication to patients Issuing of schedule 5 & 6 drugs to patients and the wards as per legal requirements

Antimicrobial stewardship

Communicating with medical doctors and other members of the healthcare team regarding patient care

Communicate effectively to assist other team members Belmed Pharmacy Tongaat

Locum Pharmacist • Current

Duties and responsibilities:

Pharmacist-Initiated Therapy

Analysing prescriptions and dispensing of medicines Ensuring customer satisfaction

Communicating with prescriber and medical aid schemes when required Provision of advice regarding usage, side effects, contraindications and storage of medicines

Ndwedwe Community Health Centre

Community Service Pharmacist • 2022

Duties and responsibilities:

Responsible for opening and closing pharmacy daily. Supervision of pharmacist assistants, interns and learners in Out Patients Department. Dispensing medication to out-patients. Counselling patients on the safe and rational use of medicines. Verifying prescriptions for registration on CCMDD. Ordering and receiving stock weekly from bulk stores including scheduled medicines. Use of computer system Rx Solutions. Conducting comprehensive monthly clinical script and ward audits as well as compiling reports. Preparing and consolidating statistics for chronic, acute, ARV and CCMDD prescriptions. PHC Support and visits to clinics including conducting cyclical counts and stock-takes. Implementation of Good Pharmacy Practice and other relevant legislation. Maintenance and control of schedule 5 and 6 substances and registers. Compounding of pharmaceutical products. Reconstitution of antibiotics for patient use. Re-packaging of medication into patient-ready Page 3 of 5

pack sizes. Promotion of public health. Providing in-service training to pharmacy personnel and other healthcare professionals. Intervening and liaising with medical doctors regarding drug information and medication safety. Monitoring of slow-moving stock and expiry dates, implementing FIFO principles. Disposal of expired stock. Attendance of clinical meetings Netcare Umhlanga Hospital Pharmacy

Pharmacist Intern • 2021

Duties and responsibilities:

Competent in the use of computer systems SAP and Unisolve Retail Dispensing – Compiling of prescriptions. Processing and review of prescriptions through various medical aid funds. Familiarity with medical aid regulations. Reviewing prescriptions according t0 legal requirements. Counselling of patients on their medicines.

Hospital Dispensing – Replenishment of Afterhours and Emergency Department TTO cupboard including picking and billing on SAP. Reviewing and processing of prescriptions, dispensing of medication, SAP billing and picking. TTO processing on Unisolve and patient counselling. Processing and unpacking of credits. Facilitating pharmacy workflow including statistics and monitoring turnaround time.

Surgical Stores – Surgical and ethical replenishment. Familiar with surgical and ethical items. Direct issuing of items to wards. Stock control – Conducted cyclical and stock counts, shelf management according to FIFO principle and ordering of stock manually and using SAP. Goods receiving duties including checking invoices and stock received, barcoding and packing on shelves.

Theatre complex – Familiarity with theatre flow process, theatre stores, DBO and medical devices. Replenishment and delivery of controlled medication to all wards including theatre stores

Controlled Medication – Replenishment of schedule 5 and 6 medication including ordering and receipt of stock. Maintenance of schedule 5 and 6 registers in pharmacy and wards. Disposal of schedules substances. Conducted audits on schedules substances with registers to ensure medication control and security

Waste management – disposal of OTC and schedule 5 and 6 medication including liaising with disposal company for upliftment Manufacturing/Compounding – Pre-packing, manufacturing and compounding of mixtures, creams/ointments and eyedrops. IV reconstitution and cytotoxic reconstitution using sterile technique and laminar air flow hood Pharmacy Governance – Implementation of SAPC legislation; GPP, Medicines Act & Pharmacy Act. Fridge and pharmacy temperature control, recording and monitoring. Storage risk assessment. Reviewing and updating SOPs. Quality reviews and ISO.

Patient counselling – Ensured adequate patient counselling with an emphasis on patient-centered care. Provided medication, health and disease information to patients

Clinical Pharmacy Services – Participated in an extensive Clinical Pharmacy programme; Antibiotic Stewardship, Anticoagulant Stewardship, Surgical Prophylaxis, Medication Safety and Patient Care Rounds. Conducted pre- and post-surgical ward rounds alongside medical doctors. Provided in-service training to pharmacy personnel and other healthcare professionals. Conducted Section 21 applications alongside medical doctors. Organizing and Page 4 of 5

participating in Public Health and Awareness Weeks such as Pharmacy Month, Antibiotic Awareness Week and World Thrombosis Day. Dischem Pharmacy Ballito Junction

Worked as an Employee (Externship Experience and Training & Holiday Employment) • 2019

Duties and responsibilities: pre-packing, labelling and organization of medicines; stocking of shelves; dispensing of OTC medications; patient counselling; call-center duties and compiling of medication; assisting patients that are part of the CCMDD program and stock take. Received training on Unisolve

Dischem Pharmacy Westville – Westwood Mall

Volunteer Work • 2018

Packing and labelling of medication, organizing and stocking shelves, compiling of medication, learning of the computer system Unisolve Links Linmed Pharmacy Tongaat

Worked as a volunteer • 2017

Duties and responsibilities: pre-packing, labelling and organization of medicines; stocking of shelves; dispensing of OTC medications; patient counselling

Skills & Traits

o Basic Computer Literacy: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote)

o Proficient in the use of Pharmacy Systems: SAP, Unisolve, RX Solutions & ProPharm

o Knowledge on medication interactions and medicine-dispensing practices o Exemplary organization and time-management skills o Proficiency in communication, active listening and counselling skills. Ability to communicate on different levels with various individuals from different backgrounds

o Analytical and mathematical skills

o Leadership and Responsibility

o Collaborative teamwork skills and a strong ability to multitask o Commitment and Determination

o Honesty, Resilience, Reliability, and Accountability o Self-motivated and the ability to motivate other members of a team o Detail-oriented

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Community Involvement

Feedy Needy

Volunteer Work • 2016-2018

Assisted with fundraising to provide meals for kids in need Teenagers Against Drug Abuse

Volunteer Work • 2016-2018

Treasurer. Assisted in planning marches and other activities Tongaat Child Welfare Society

Volunteer Work • 2017

References

Mrs Reshma Singh

Senior Pharmacist at Netcare Umhlanga Retail Pharmacy Address: 323 Umhlanga Rocks Drive, Medical Centre

Tel: 031-***-****/082-***-****

Mrs Raksha Singh

Responsible Pharmacist at Belmed Pharmacy

Address: 38 Belvedere Drive, Watsonia, Tongaat

Tel: 032-***-****/083-***-****

Mrs Lindiwe Mthiyane

Pharmacy Manager at Ndwedwe Community Health Centre Address: P100 Canelands Road, Ndwedwe

Tel: 032-***-****/078-***-****

Mrs Nerina Banwari

Pharmacist at Netcare Umhlanga Hospital Pharmacy

Address:323 Umhlanga Rocks Drive

Tel: 031-***-****/083-***-****

Miss Karuna Bahadur

Tutor and Pharmacist at Netcare Umhlanga Hospital Pharmacy Address: 323 Umhlanga Rocks Drive

Tel:031-***-****/066-***-****

Mr Karthigasen Moodley

Pharmacy Manager at Dischem Ballito Junction

Address: Leonora Drive, Shop G1, Ballito Junction Regional Mall Tel: 032-***-****

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