Hi, I’m
Ernest Sapola
Pharmacist
Kabwe,Central Province
Summary
Competent Pharmacist experienced in working with individuals and healthcare staff to help treat symptoms and resolve medical concerns. Well versed in proper dosage, timing and storage requirements to maintain medication efficacy and safety. Lead and direct pharmacy operations to protect patients and meet operational targets. Proficient in managing support staff, overseeing inventories and working with patients to provide top-notch support. Well-organized, efficient and diligent about preventing errors. Dedicated Pharmacy Manager enthusiastic about helping diverse people and offering experience with regulatory requirements. Knowledgeable in Patient Management and pharmaceutical supply chain. Bringing successful career history comprising more than four years.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
USAID/JSI SAFE CHIBOMBO-CHISAMBA DISTRICTS
PHARMACY SUPERVISOR
Job overview
- Implementing DSD models and ensure accurate recording for easy data collection
- Provision of technical support to pharmacist, pharmacy technologists, lay counsellors, nurses and other health care staffs on usage of logistic tools such as the stock control cards, DARs, and supply voucher
- Conduct ARV, HIV, EM and Laboratory logistics systems technical support to facilities reporting using eLMIS facility edition
- Constantly provided technical support to high volume facilities to ensure DSD is implemented as required
USAID/JSI–SAFE
Pharmaceutical and Supply Chain District Coordinator
02.2022
Job overview
- Reviewing HIV-related commodities logistics management information system (LMIS) data to identify trends in consumption and inventory management in the district; Closely working with the Pharmaceutical and laboratory Units at DHOs and the USAID SAFE Provincial Supply Chain Coordinator to ensure steady supply of medical, pharmaceutical and laboratory supplies in SAFE supported facilities; Participating in ARVs, Essential Medicines and other HIV related pharmaceutical supplies’ forecasting and quantification at District level; Developing and spearheading the enforcement of standard operation procedures on the management of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Laboratory products in all SAFE supported facilities; Leading Pharmaco-vigilance services among ART beneficiaries in all SAFE supported facilities and communities in order to achieve desired treatment outcomes; Providing technical support to Pharmacy Technologists, Counselors and Lay Counselors on usage of logistics tools (DARs, log books, stock control cards – both paper based and electronic tools) to ensure efficient use of HIV test kits and accountability for each test used
USAID Zambia Integrated Health
Provincial Pharmaceutical&Supply Chain Coordinator
06.2023 - Current
USAID SAFE
Provincial supply chain coordinator (acting)
07.2023
MUKOWA PHARMACY RETAIL PHARMACY
Pharmacist Assistant
10.2019 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Selling and dispensing prescription and nonprescription medicines to clients Malaria, sugar and blood pressure testing Responsible for stock management, monitoring stock outs and making orders Purchasing of medicines and other pharmaceutical products for the Pharmacy Checking for errors and drug interactions on the prescriptions before dispensing
- Maintain various pharmacy records and necessary materials in line with Zambia Medicines Regulator Authority standard
KABWE WOMEN, NEWBORN AND CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL (KWNCH)
Hospital Pharmacist
09.2018 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Dispensing essential medicines and ARVs to patients Measuring, packaging, labelling and recording medicines issued to clients Giving instructions on how to use medicines and explain possible side and adverse effects
- Constantly working in collaborating with other health workers and supporting staffs
- Supplying of medicines and other medical supplies to all the department as required Ensuring the clinic is well stocked with all the essential medicines as per government policy and avoid stock outs Timely compiling reports and send them to higher offices in the drug supply chain system for Nation budgeting and quantifications
- Conduct monthly stock taking and order medicines using ARVs R and R and also using eLMIS system Orders, receive, store and record all medicines according to standards
Education
University Overview
Monitoring and evaluation certificate
University of LusakaLusaka, Zambia
Master of Science from Epidemiology And Biostatistics
12.2025
University Overview
- Member of Pharmaceutical society of Zambia 2019 to currently
- Health Professions Council of Zambia 2018 to date
The University of Zambia
Bachelors of Pharmacy
10.2018
Mkushi Secondary School
01.2011
University Overview
Grade 12 Certificate
Skills
- Data management using e-LMIS and LMIS for ARVs, laboratory commodities and essential medicines
- Experience working on USAID-funded health programs (USAID JSI-SAFE)
- Report writing on ARVs drugs, essential medicines and laboratory commodities
- Strong leadership and motivational ability; Acted in the position of Provincial Supply Coordinator on several occasions
- Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills as well as written and spoken English proficiency;
- Experience in personnel management and supervision;
- Highly skilled in drug and medical supplies management including lifesaving medicines like ARVs
- In-depth knowledge of prescriptions, their pharmacological action, drug interaction and their side effects
- Hands on experience in dealing with patients on ART and TB treatments and handling their complaints
- Excellent skills using excel, Microsoft word, PowerPoint and related computer software
- Able to use ECHO Inputting and extracting data for decision making
- Accurate dispensing of medicines to clients according to prescription and offer proper patient counseling
- Excellent analytical skills
- Answering medicine related questions from both staffs and patients and offer the best advice
- Good presenting and teaching skills
- Excellent public speaker
- Development of data collecting tools for easy capturing of information
- Excellent understanding of different registers used in ART
- Knowledge in the use of both smart care plus and legacy systems
Languages
English
Bemba
Nyanja
Lala
N R C
261761/13/1
Behavioural Traits
- Discreet and flexible.
- Leadership, able to motivate others, and no need for micromanagement.
- Responsible, focused and self – motivated.
- Ability to interact with people and work cohesively with them.
- Able to work under minimal supervision.
- Team player
- Handling pressure, able to work in stressful situation and able to meet tight deadlines
D O B
12/12/1991
Personal Information
Marital Status: Single
References
- JOHN NGOSA, DIRECTOR OF PHARMACEUTICALS AND SUPPLY CHAIN USAID/PEPFAR SAFE PROJECT, +260967993135/260974418062, john_ndilubile@gmail.com
- DR. BEATRICE KAFULUBITA, CENTRAL PROVINCE REGIONAL DIRECTOR USAID-SAFE, +260977862368/260969831492, beatricekafulubiti@zm.jsi.com
- ZEDDY CHANSA, PROVINCIAL SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATOR CENTRAL PROVINCE, +260961212179/260977212179, zedi.cee1@gmail.com
- MR CHOBOSHA, CENTRAL PROVINCE CHIEF PHARMACIST, +260967220986, kchibosha@gmail.com
- DR JERRY SINYANGWE, KABWE DISTRICT HEALTH DIRECTOR PUBLIC HEALTH SPECIALIST, +260976383333, jerry.sinyangwe@gmail.com
- MR. DAMIAN MULENGA, KABWE DISTRICT PHARMACIST, +260977347876, damianmelunga@gmail.com
- DR YONA HENDRIX, CHIBOMBO DISTRICT HEALTH DIRECTOR, +260977575822, hendrixyona@yahoo.co.uk
- MR. JOHN NTAPISHA, KABWE DISTRICT LABORATORY COORDINATOR, +260977647920, johnntapisha@hahoo.com
Timeline
Provincial Pharmaceutical&Supply Chain Coordinator
USAID Zambia Integrated Health
06.2023 - Current
Pharmaceutical and Supply Chain District Coordinator
USAID/JSI–SAFE
02.2022
Pharmacist Assistant
MUKOWA PHARMACY RETAIL PHARMACY
10.2019 - 12.2019
Hospital Pharmacist
KABWE WOMEN, NEWBORN AND CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL (KWNCH)
09.2018 - 05.2019
PHARMACY SUPERVISOR
USAID/JSI SAFE CHIBOMBO-CHISAMBA DISTRICTS
Provincial supply chain coordinator (acting)
USAID SAFE
07.2023
University of Lusaka
Master of Science from Epidemiology And Biostatistics
The University of Zambia
Bachelors of Pharmacy
Mkushi Secondary School
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