Charlize Botha
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Pharmacist with experience in community (retail) and hospital pharmacy. Currently seeking a position in pharmaceutical manufacturing, distribution, or wholesale.
Work experience
Pharmacist
March 2022 – April 2023
Dis-Chem Pharmacy Norwood
Norwood, Johannesburg, 2192
Community Service Pharmacist
January – December 2021
Caledon Hospital
Caledon, 7230
Performing the services or acts pertaining to the scope of practice of a pharmacist, including:
  • Dispensing prescribed acute medication to patients at primary healthcare clinics in the Overberg district;
  • Issuing of ward stock; and
  • Dispensing of inpatient and outpatient prescriptions at the hospital pharmacy.
Pharmacist Intern
December 2019 – December 2020
Riversdale Pharmacy
Riversdale, 6670
Fulfilling the duties and responsibilities pertaining to the scope of practice of a pharmacist under the direct personal supervision of my tutor (the responsible pharmacist). These include:
  • Stock ordering and participation in stock take; and
  • Assisting clients with submission of their medical aid applications and claims.
Learning in the Workplace and Community for Fourth-Year Pharmacy Students (LIWC4)
August 2019
Mediclinic Emfuleni
Vanderbijlpark, 1911
Introduction to antibiotic stewardship and observing ward rounds.
August 2019
Witrand Public Hospital
Potchefstroom, 2520
Pre-packaging and blister packing medication for patients in various wards.
March & June 2019
Fynbos Pharmacy
Stilbaai West, 6674
  • Practicing pharmacist-initiated care and dispensing over-the-counter (OTC) medication; and
  • Compounding.
Learning in the Workplace and Community for Third-Year Pharmacy Students (LIWC3)
March 2018
Khuma Primary Healthcare Clinic
Stilfontein, 2550
  • Measuring patients’ vital signs and conducting diagnostic tests;
  • Introduction to drug supply management; and
  • Applying the principles of good housekeeping and cold-chain management.
Professional Registrations
Professional Indemnity Insurance
2016 – Present
Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa
Registered Pharmacist
South African Pharmaceutical Council
Education
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Cum Laude)
2016 – 2019
North-West University
Potchefstroom, 2520
  • Golden Key International Honour Society membership and award (2016).
  • Awarded and maintained a merit bursary throughout undergraduate studies.
National Senior Certificate
2011 – 2015
Kirkwood High School
Kirkwood, 6120
Matriculated with an A+ average.
Skills
Dispensing Software
Unisolve, Propharm, RxSolution, JAC
Short Courses & Training
  • Supply Chain Management Online Short Course, University of Cape Town (August 2022)
  • Stop The Bleed® (August 2019)
  • Oxygen Administration (August 2019)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) (August 2019)
  • Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED (July 2019)
Miscellaneous
Experienced in vital signs measurement and diagnostic testing.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluent in both Afrikaans and English.
Proficient with Microsoft Office.