Junior Tshipo

Years of Experience Diploma in Pharmacy Technology – Institute of Health Sciences, Gaborone, Botswana 2017 – 2020 Completed a comprehensive three-year program in Pharmacy Technology, gaining solid theoretical and practical grounding in pharmaceutical sciences, compounding, dispensing, pharmacology, and regulatory compliance. --- Registered Pharmacy Technician – Botswana Health Professional Council (Pharmacy Board) Since 2020 Formally registered as a Pharmacy Technician, authorized to practice within Botswana’s healthcare system under national pharmacy regulations. --- Pharmacy Technician – FNF Pharmacy (Retail Pharmacy) 2021 Worked as a front-line pharmacy technician, performing core responsibilities including prescription processing, medication dispensing, patient counseling, and stock management. In addition to technical duties, I supervised shop assistants—ensuring accurate support in customer service and maintaining high standards of professionalism in a busy retail pharmacy setting. --- Marketing Executive – COSPHARM Distributions 2022 Transitioned into a commercial role within pharmaceutical distribution. Responsible for marketing and promoting pharmaceutical products registered under the Botswana Medicines Regulatory Authority (BoMRA). This role required direct engagement with retail pharmacies and major private hospitals nationwide, cultivating strong professional networks, enhancing product awareness, and supporting business growth strategies in the healthcare sector. --- Quality Assurance Pharmacy Technician – Central Medical Stores (Botswana Postal Services contract) 2022 Joined the Quality Assurance (QA) Team at the Central Medical Stores, a national hub responsible for the procurement, storage, and distribution of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies countrywide. My responsibilities included: Ensuring compliance with Good Distribution Practices (GDP) and Good Pharmacy Practices (GPP). Monitoring product quality across both medicines and non-medicinal health commodities. Conducting inspections and verification processes to ensure adherence to World Health Organization (WHO) quality standards. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to oversee stock integrity, shelf-life monitoring, and recall management. Supporting Botswana’s nationwide pharmaceutical supply chain to guarantee safe, effective, and timely access to essential medicines. This role deepened my expertise in pharmaceutical quality assurance and allowed me to contribute meaningfully to the national healthcare delivery system. --- Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) – Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, India 2025 – Ongoing Currently advancing my academic qualifications by pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy. This program enhances my clinical knowledge, pharmaceutical sciences expertise, and global professional readiness, equipping me for broader roles within pharmacy practice and international healthcare environments.