Jonathan Katandula
Lusaka
Summary
A results-driven pharmacist with a strong background in pharmaceutical services, quality assurance, and process optimization. Extensive experience in drug safety, pharmacovigilance, and regulatory compliance, ensuring high standards in pharmaceutical care. Adept at leading quality improvement initiatives, streamlining processes, and enhancing pharmaceutical supply chain management. Proven ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams, and apply best practices to optimize health service delivery in underserved, resource-limited settings. Passionate about quality control, continuous improvement, and safeguarding patient safety.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Part-Time Lecturer
University of Zambia
12.2021 - Current
- Provide instruction in pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacology, and public health
- Mentor students and conduct research in drug safety and quality assurance
Director, Pharmaceutical Services
Mwansabombwe District Health Office
08.2014 - Current
- Spearheaded quality assurance measures in pharmaceutical service delivery, ensuring compliance with safety regulations
- Developed self-monitoring tools for patients on HIV treatment, reducing clinic visits and improving drug adherence
- Implemented process optimization strategies to improve drug distribution and inventory management, minimizing stockouts and expiries
- Trained over 30 clinicians in pharmacovigilance, adverse drug reaction reporting, and drug safety protocols
- Led the development of institutional prescription guidelines to combat antimicrobial resistance, restricting antibiotic use based on personnel qualifications
Visiting Lecturer of Pharmacology
University of Rwanda
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Contributed to curriculum development for the School of Medicine and Pharmacy, ensuring alignment with quality standards
- Led the Technical Committee on Standards & Quality Assurance, securing accreditation from the East African Council (EAC)
Quality & Compliance Team Leader (Volunteer)
NHS Test and Trace
Sheffield
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Company Overview: UK.
- Ensured adherence to quality and safety protocols in COVID-19 testing, supervising a team of over 20 staff.
- Improved testing efficiency, doubling the number of tests from 400 to 800 daily within three months.
- Fostered a culture of compliance, teamwork, and operational excellence.
- Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
Education
MSc Pharmacology & Biotechnology -
Sheffield Hallam University
UK10-2021
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
University of Zambia
10.2014
Skills
- Quality Assurance and Compliance
- Pharmacovigilance and Drug Safety
- Process Optimization and Best Practices
- Regulatory Affairs and Risk Management
- Pharmaceutical management and logistics
- Leadership and cross-functional collaboration
- Continuous learning and improvement
Affiliations
- Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ)
- Pharmaceutical Society of Zambia (PSZ)
Accomplishments
- Awarded the Chevening Scholarship for Global Leaders by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) to study for an MSc degree in the UK
- Developed an innovative and failsafe drug access model for rural communities, improving pharmaceutical distribution efficiency
- Designed and implemented process optimization strategies to reduce stockouts and enhance medication safety
- Led a World Bank-funded Result-Based Financing (RBF) project, scaling up healthcare delivery efficiency by 200%
- Successfully established multidisciplinary collaborations to improve health outcomes in underserved areas
References
Available upon request.
Publications
- Nano-Biomimetic Drug Delivery Vehicles: Potential Approaches for COVID-19 Treatment, Molecules, 2020
- Current Status of Small Molecule Anti-HIV Drugs in the Pipeline or Recently Approved, Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry, 2024
- Proline and Its Role in Biological Processes: A Review, Amino Acids, 2024
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Bemba, Conversational
- Nyanja, Conversational
- Chewa, Conversational
Timeline
Visiting Lecturer of Pharmacology
University of Rwanda
01.2023 - 01.2024
Part-Time Lecturer
University of Zambia
12.2021 - Current
Quality & Compliance Team Leader (Volunteer)
NHS Test and Trace
09.2020 - 11.2021
Director, Pharmaceutical Services
Mwansabombwe District Health Office
08.2014 - Current
MSc Pharmacology & Biotechnology -
Sheffield Hallam University
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
University of Zambia
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