Paul Kango
Lusaka,09
Summary
Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings over 10 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements. Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Pharmaceutical Systems Africa
08.2022 - 12.2024
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
District Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Lead
USAID-SAFE
03.2019 - 03.2022
- Spearheaded initiatives to optimize formulary management strategies, resulting in cost savings for the district.
- Optimized workflow processes within the pharmacy department, enhancing productivity levels among staff members.
- Mentored junior pharmacists, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing within the team.
- Streamlined pharmacy operations by utilizing advanced technology and software programs to manage inventory and patient profiles.
- Implemented policies and procedures that ensured compliance with the country's regulations, maintaining a safe pharmacy environment.
- Reduced medication errors by conducting thorough drug utilization reviews and providing comprehensive counseling on proper usage.
- Established robust monitoring systems for controlled substances, ensuring accurate documentation and preventing diversion or misuse incidents.
- Participated in community outreach events to promote health education on topics such as medication adherence and disease prevention strategies.
- Developed strong partnerships with local schools and organizations to promote health literacy and encourage community members to make informed decisions about their healthcare.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop interdisciplinary care plans, optimizing patient health outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing medication therapy management services for patients with chronic conditions.
- Coordinated emergency preparedness efforts within the pharmacy department, ensuring swift response during crisis situations affecting medication supply or distribution processes.
- Conducted regular staff training sessions on emerging medications, safety protocols, and regulatory updates to maintain a knowledgeable workforce.
- Evaluated clinical data regularly to identify patterns indicative of potential adverse drug reactions or interactions requiring intervention or followup.
- Promoted the importance of immunizations by organizing vaccination clinics within the community, increasing public awareness about preventable diseases such as Covid 19.
- Enhanced the efficiency of medication dispensing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in filling prescriptions.
- Provided compassionate care to patients from diverse backgrounds by offering personalized counseling sessions tailored to individual needs (Differentiated Service Delivery).
- Managed procurement processes effectively, minimizing stock shortages and maximizing cost-effectiveness of pharmaceutical supplies.
- Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Affixed correct labels to direct patients to correctly take medication as recommended by healthcare provider.
- Reported adverse drug events to comply with regulatory policies and procedures.
- Prepared medications in blister packs to provide safe and convenient way to take prescribed medication.
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Hand counted controlled medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
District Pharmacy Technologist
Ministry Of Health
06.2012 - 03.2024
- Assisted pharmacists in managing drug inventory, monitoring expiration dates, and rotating stock to prevent waste.
- Provided exceptional patient education on medication usage, side effects management strategies contributing to improved treatment adherence.
- Increased operational efficiency by utilizing pharmacy software systems for prescription processing, labeling, and record-keeping tasks.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes through effective communication and teamwork.
- Streamlined pharmacy operations by maintaining an organized and clean work environment, ensuring efficient workflow.
- Improved patient satisfaction with timely and accurate medication delivery, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Expedited prescription refills by efficiently processing refill requests from patients and verifying authorization from prescribers when needed.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives by regularly reviewing internal procedures, identifying areas for enhancement, and suggesting necessary adjustments.
- Minimized drug interactions risks through careful review of patients'' medication profiles before dispensing new prescriptions.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently checking prescriptions for accuracy and completeness before dispensing to patients.
- Contributed to a safe working environment through proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials according to regulatory guidelines.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities, staying current on industry trends and best practices for optimal job performance.
- Demonstrated consistent adherence to regulatory requirements and organizational policies in all aspects of pharmacy practice.
Education
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Zambia, School of Health Sciences
Lusaka, Zambia09.2018
Diploma in Pharmacy
Evelyn Hone College
Lusaka, Zambia12.2011
Skills
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Project Scheduling
- Project tracking
- Strategic Planning
- Data review
- Technical Support
- Logistics Management
- Stakeholder Relations
- Detail Oriented
Affiliations
- Registered pharmacist with the Health Professions Council of Zambia
Additional Information
I always get excited to work on completely new projects or existing projects which are implementing or exploring new ideas, strategies or interventions meant to assess the role of such ideas, strategies or interventions in improving the overall system regardless of what the system may be.
I recently worked on a project which was focused on the use of a digital platform to enhance access to family planning services by women of childbearing age. This aroused my interest in advocating for the use of digital platforms to improve workflow management, pharmaceutical product visibility and accountability as well as reducing stock outages and overstocks.
I was one of the first pharmacists engaged by SAFE to establish pharmaceutical systems which had been in use for reporting until the end of SAFE Project.
It will be exciting to find another interesting opportunity which I can use to advance my experience as well as advancing the projects goals and objectives in a more innovative and exciting manner.
Languages
Tumbuka, Nyanja, Bemba
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Project Manager
Pharmaceutical Systems Africa
08.2022 - 12.2024
District Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Lead
USAID-SAFE
03.2019 - 03.2022
District Pharmacy Technologist
Ministry Of Health
06.2012 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Zambia, School of Health Sciences
Diploma in Pharmacy
Evelyn Hone College
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