Jairus Buluma

Lead hospital pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with national pharmaceutical regulations and standards.  Oversee procurement, quantification, forecasting, ordering, and receiving of stock to ensure optimal inventory levels.  Act as Secretary to the hospital’s Medical Therapeutics Committee, assisting in developing policies, standard operating procedures, treatment guidelines, and medication stewardship.  Manage pharmacovigilance activities, including adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting and monitoring.  Provide expert clinical pharmacy services, collaborating with prescribers to optimize patient treatment plans.  Offer detailed medication counseling to patients, ensuring adherence to treatment regimens and promoting medication safety.  Train and mentor junior pharmacy staff, interns, and healthcare professionals on best pharmacy practices.

 Spearheaded the introduction of data-driven forecasting tools, reducing stockouts and minimizing wastage.  Implemented strict temperature monitoring protocols, improving medication storage conditions and quality assurance.  Developed comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for procurement, dispensing, and inventory management, leading to operational efficiency.  Negotiated staff welfare improvements, securing meal provisions and enhancing workplace satisfaction.  Designed and facilitated regular Continuous Medical Education (CME) sessions to keep the team updated on pharmaceutical advancements.  Led business growth initiatives, optimizing sales strategies to achieve and exceed monthly revenue targets.

 Successfully managed hospital pharmaceutical stock, ensuring accurate ordering, storage, and distribution.  Advocated for the installation of storage pallets, improving drug storage conditions and preventing contamination.  Designed and coordinated monthly staff training programs on customer service, evidence-based clinical care, and medication safety.  Worked collaboratively with prescribers, nurses, and hospital management to optimize patient therapy and improve treatment outcomes.  Provided extensive medication counseling to patients, reinforcing adherence and ensuring proper drug utilization.