SITJORO GELASIUS KATANGA
Windhoek
Summary
Dynamic pharmacy student with hands-on experience at the Ministry of Health and Social Services, and Medicine World Pharmacy (Game Department) excelling in medication dispensing and stock control. I have ability to communicate effectively and manage teams, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and enhancing patient care. I am committed to delivering standardized pharmaceutical services and improving community health outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Pharmacist Intern
MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES (WINDHOEK CENTTRAL HOSPITAL)
Windhoek
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Assist in compounding non-sterile medications under supervision (e.g., creams, mixtures).
- Ensure preparation areas are clean, and follow safety procedures.
- Answer patient queries, and refer them to the pharmacist as needed.
- Provide information on dosage, storage, and side effects (if competent, and under supervision).
- Participate in ward inspections to check drug storage, expiry dates, and cleanliness.
- Report irregularities or stock shortages to the pharmacist.
- Attend Therapeutic Committee meetings when required.
Pharmacy Assistant Intern
MEDICINE WORLD PHARMACY (GAME DEPARTMENT)
Windhoek
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Assist in interpreting and processing prescriptions under the supervision of a pharmacist.
- Select, prepare, and label medications accurately.
- Counsel patients on how to take their medication, if trained and permitted.
- Receive, store, and arrange medicines and medical supplies.
- Monitor and record stock levels using systems like EDT (Electronic Dispensing Tool) and FESC (Facility Electronic Stock Card).
- Help with ordering, expiry checks, and stock rotation (FIFO system).
Assistant Pharmacist Intern
MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES (MAHWILILI CLINIC AND OTJOMUISE CLINIC)
Windhoek
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Uphold patient confidentiality, and follow pharmacy laws and regulations.
- Follow instructions from the supervising pharmacist at all times.
- File prescriptions and maintain patient medication records.
- Assist in generating monthly and weekly pharmacy reports.
- Record data for ART, TB, and chronic medicine dispensing.
Community Volunteer COVID19 Vaccination
MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES ( OFFICE OF THE PHC SUPERVICER)
KAVANGO WEST, NANKUDU DISTRICT HOSPITAL
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Raise awareness about the COVID-19 vaccine, its importance, safety, and eligibility.
- Address myths, misinformation, and vaccine hesitancy.
- Promote accurate health information through door-to-door visits, community meetings, or media platforms.
- Inform community members about vaccination dates, times, and locations.
- Encourage eligible individuals to attend vaccination sessions.
- Coordinate with local leaders, churches, and schools to support outreach.
- Assist with crowd control and orderly queuing at vaccination points.
- Help register people and complete screening forms.
- Guide individuals through the vaccination process (e.g., from the entrance to the observation area).
- Record and report the number of people mobilized, or vaccinated.
- Report challenges, refusals, or incidents during mobilization, or sessions.
- Assist in compiling basic community feedback for reporting.
Polling Officer
ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF NAMIBIA
11.2019 - 11.2019
- Worked as a team leader, delegated work to team members.
- Presiding officer.
- Registration officer, handled the Voters Register Kit.
- Polling officer, ensuring coordination among team members.
Polling Officer
ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF NAMIBIA
06.2019 - 06.2019
Temporary Teacher (Mathematics, Natural Science)
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (MBANDU MURANGI PRIMARY SCHOOL)
KAVANGO WEST REGION
09.2011 - 12.2015
- Prepare daily, weekly, and termly lesson plans based on the curriculum.
- Develop teaching materials, and use appropriate teaching aids and resources.
- Deliver lessons in Mathematics and Natural Science in a clear, engaging manner.
- Use various teaching methods (e.g., demonstrations, experiments, and group work) to support learning.
- Adapt teaching strategies to accommodate different learning abilities.
- Prepare and administer classwork, homework, tests, and examinations.
- Mark and grade learners' work fairly and promptly.
- Provide feedback to learners to improve their understanding.
- Maintain discipline and create a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
- Encourage learner participation, and maintain order during lessons.
Polling Officer
ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF NAMIBIA
11.2014 - 11.2014
Polling Officer
ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF NAMIBIA
01.2014 - 03.2014
Education
CERTIFICATE IN ASSISTANT PHARMACY - Pharmacy
WELWITCHIA UNIVERSITY
KHOMAS REGION, WINDHOEK02-2025
GRADE 12
Rundu Senior Secondary School
KAVANGO EAST11-2009
Skills
- Dispensing skills
- Compounding
- Knowledge of medications
- Stock control
- Material prepping
- System testing
- Communication
- Team management
- Data management
- Microsoft Office
- Critical thinking
References
- Rosalia Shilunga, Welwitschia University HOD, Pharmacy School, +264 853366391
- Jacques Marais, Monica Medicine, World Pharmacy (Game Department), +264 855588563
- Maya Petra, Pharmacist In Charge, Ministry of Health and Social Services, +264 813579792
Languages
English
First Language
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
RUKWANGALI
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
AFRIKAANS
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Assistant Pharmacist Intern
MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES (WINDHOEK CENTTRAL HOSPITAL)
11.2024 - 02.2025
Pharmacy Assistant Intern
MEDICINE WORLD PHARMACY (GAME DEPARTMENT)
11.2023 - 02.2024
Assistant Pharmacist Intern
MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES (MAHWILILI CLINIC AND OTJOMUISE CLINIC)
06.2023 - 08.2023
Community Volunteer COVID19 Vaccination
MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES ( OFFICE OF THE PHC SUPERVICER)
01.2020 - 01.2023
Polling Officer
ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF NAMIBIA
11.2019 - 11.2019
Polling Officer
ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF NAMIBIA
06.2019 - 06.2019
Polling Officer
ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF NAMIBIA
11.2014 - 11.2014
Polling Officer
ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF NAMIBIA
01.2014 - 03.2014
Temporary Teacher (Mathematics, Natural Science)
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (MBANDU MURANGI PRIMARY SCHOOL)
09.2011 - 12.2015
CERTIFICATE IN ASSISTANT PHARMACY - Pharmacy
WELWITCHIA UNIVERSITY
GRADE 12
Rundu Senior Secondary School
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