ATWINE DERAS
Pharmacist
Mbarara,Mbarara City North
Summary
Self-motivated Pharmacist, brings proven leadership, organizational and public relations skills. Solves problems and keeps teams on task to handle diverse project requirements. Skilled in verbal and written communication, leadership, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Dedicated to improving Uganda's health sector through high-quality work and patient-centered care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator- (Mbarara)
Period Talk Uganda
Kampala, Uganda
10.2024 - Current
- Experience in managing health outreach projects, including public education and awareness on health and medicine use, ending period stigma.
- Authored articles aimed at improving the public's understanding of safe medication practices in pain management during menstruation.
- Participated in charity that included giving free menstrual kits to women and girls, aimed at ending menstrual poverty.
Research Assistant
Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda
Mbarara, Uganda
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Successfully led a multidisciplinary team in data collection and analysis in a study on drug-related problems in pediatric oncology.
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Experienced in organizing research materials and maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
Hospital Pharmacy Volunteer
Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
Mbarara
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Monitored and dispensed drugs to 100 patients per day plus giving them advisory information on drug use and safety.
- Enhanced patient safety by promptly addressing multiple drug therapy problems that arose throughout their treatment.
Industrial Trainee
Kampala Pharmaceutical Industries
Kampala, Uganda
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Worked closely with industrial professionals to expand upon acquired training with practical knowledge in multiple fields including regulatory pharmacy.
- Conducted multiple thorough quality inspections of raw materials, finished products and in-process checks ensuring adherence to regulatory and company standards and customer satisfaction.
Clinical Pharmacy Intern
Kiruddu National Referral Hospital
Kampala, Uganda
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Delivered patient centered pharmaceutical care on several wards that included managing patient medications, advice and drug therapy problems.
- Dispensed medication to about 300 patients daily for a month
- Enhanced pharmacies and warehouse efficiency by assisting in inventory management, medication storage organization, and restocking shelves.
Education
Bachelors of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Mbarara University of Science And Technology
10-2024
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education -
Mbarara High School
12-2019
Uganda Certificate of Education -
Mbarara High School
11-2017
Accomplishments
WHO Health Emergency Programme :Monitoring and Evaluation of National Action Plans on Antimicrobial Resistance
Harvard Business School: Leadership mentorship under Aspire Leaders Program
Ministry of Health: Health Supply Chain Management and Essential Medicines
Clinical Trial Management and Conduction: NIDA Clinical Trials Network (2024
Affiliations
- Period talk Uganda
- African Young Leaders Foundation, Member and Leadership Conference Participant
- African Union Students Platform, Active member
- Mbarara University Pharmacy Students Association, Active Member
Skills
Administrative Leadership
Cross-function coordination
Research and date analysis
Communication
Operations management
Patient centered pharmaceutical care
Community pharmacy management
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkInternshipPart TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsTeam Building / Company RetreatsFlexible work hoursStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingQuote
I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.
Thomas Edison
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Runyankole-Rukiga
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Kiswahili
Intermediate (B1)
Certification
WHO Health Emergency Programme
· Monitoring and Evaluation of National Action Plans on Antimicrobial Resistance
Leadership
· Aspire Leaders Program (Third Cohort)
Ministry of Health
· Health Supply Chain Management and Essential Medicines
Clinical Trial Management and Conduction:
NIDA Clinical Trials Network (2024
Timeline
Project Coordinator- (Mbarara)
Period Talk Uganda
10.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda
06.2024 - 09.2024
Hospital Pharmacy Volunteer
Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
01.2024 - 02.2024
Industrial Trainee
Kampala Pharmaceutical Industries
10.2023 - 11.2023
Clinical Pharmacy Intern
Kiruddu National Referral Hospital
04.2023 - 05.2023
Bachelors of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Mbarara University of Science And Technology
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education -
Mbarara High School
Uganda Certificate of Education -
Mbarara High School
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