MAXWELL KASONDE
LUSAKA,Zambia
Summary
Skilled Deputy Director familiar with writing grants, administering budgets and managing programs. Enthusiastic about overseeing teams, cultivating productive relationships, and driving diverse improvements. Successful at directing projects and organizing schedules.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1995
1995
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Director Pharmaceutical Services
Ministry of Health
04.2023 - Current
- Coordinated health policy initiatives across various departments within the Ministry of Health.
- Developed strategic plans to enhance public health programs and services.
- Managed stakeholder engagement and communication for health initiatives.
Chief Pharmacist
Ministry of Health
01.2015 - 04.2023
- Managed pharmacy department operations and ensured compliance with health regulations.
- Supervised medication dispensing and verified prescription accuracy for patients.
- Developed and implemented pharmacy policies to improve service delivery.
- Trained and mentored pharmacy staff on best practices and procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimize patient medication management.
- Reviewed medication therapy for safety and efficacy in patient care plans.
- Coordinated inventory management to maintain optimal stock levels of medications.
- Led initiatives to enhance patient education on medication use and safety.
- Implemented strategies to improve patient safety when dispensing medications.
- Supervised the pharmacy staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance reviews.
- Prepared monthly reports summarizing pharmacy activities for senior management review.
- Conducted research projects on new drugs or treatments for various conditions.
- Performed daily audits of pharmacy operations for compliance with applicable laws.
- Facilitated communication between pharmacists and other healthcare professionals on complex cases or issues related to drug therapy management.
- Provided education to healthcare professionals on drug therapies and interactions.
- Reviewed medication orders for safety, appropriateness, cost-effectiveness, and therapeutic outcomes.
- Participated in quality assurance programs to monitor adherence to standards of practice.
- Monitored adverse drug events reported by patients or staff members.
- Analyzed data from clinical studies to determine best practices in drug therapy management.
- Managed the inventory of pharmaceuticals to ensure proper stocking levels.
- Ensured accuracy of prescriptions dispensed by monitoring, evaluating, and adjusting medication orders as needed.
- Coordinated activities with other departments such as purchasing and billing.
- Developed protocols for the safe handling of hazardous drugs in accordance with OSHA guidelines.
- Maintained records of prescription information such as medication histories or allergies.
- Coordinated with physicians and other health care providers regarding patient medications.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Assisted in resolving customer complaints related to prescription filling errors.
- Provided counseling services to patients regarding their prescribed medications.
- Evaluated new products or services offered by suppliers for potential use in the pharmacy.
- Achieved optimum staff performance through proactive management and monitoring of daily activities.
- Checked medication orders against appropriate standards of care and recommended therapy changes to treating physicians and facility staff.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels.
- Educated staff on regulatory changes, drug recalls and investigational studies.
- Implemented cost-containment strategies covering both dispensing and procurement activities.
- Offered clinical expertise to help resolve drug-related questions and concerns initiated by staff and administrators.
- Prepared medications based on physician orders.
Education
Chamboli Secondary School
KitweSkills
- Health policy coordination
Certification
- Certificate in basic accounting
- Certificate in data analysis
Accomplishments
- Assessment of malaria management and adherence to treatment in chawama
- Drug management and supply
Timeline
Deputy Director Pharmaceutical Services
Ministry of Health
04.2023 - Current
Chief Pharmacist
Ministry of Health
01.2015 - 04.2023
Chamboli Secondary School