Mariem Farhat

About the Candidate

SUMMARY Of QUALIFICATIONS
·        Pharmacist with a master’s degree in Quality Management

·        15 years of progressive experience in pharmacy administration and coordination

More than 10 years in the organization and management of projects
Proven ability in procurement and building strong relationships with clients
·        Proven skills in communication, anticipating and prioritizing needs, data management and project execution

·        Interprofessional Advisory Committee member to the Ministry of Health, Government of Tunisia on scientific protocols and procedures

·        Proficient in MS Office

·        Accurate and detail oriented

·        Good research and analytical skills

Professional and respectful collaborator, able to work independently
·        Solution oriented and problem-solving skills, able to work under pressure

Manage multiple projects while ensuring optimal quality and meeting deadlines
·         Fluent in English, French and Arabic, basic communication in Russian

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Supervisor, Ministry of Health, COVID-19                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2021- 2022

Vaccination Clinics, Tunis Tunisia

·        Working within an interprofessional healthcare team to oversee nurses with the preparation and administration of COVID-19 vaccinations. Responsible for quality control of vaccines including quantity, dosage amount and recording lot numbers.

 

Development Manager                                                                                     2018 – 2022

Biopharma, Tunis, Tunisia

·        Researched and negotiated with suppliers for purchase of esthetic surgical and dialysis products.

·        Prepared documents for submission for government approval of new products to the market.

·        Developed training/marketing materials to support medical sales representatives.

·        Follow-up with clients to ensure customer satisfaction.

·        Conducted market analysis and strategized on trends in esthetic surgery to promote sales.

·        Organized medical meetings/factory tours to promote medical device products.

 

Advisor, Quality Manager                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             2016 – 2017

Ministry of Health, Tunis, Tunisia

·        Interprofessional advisory committee member working on scientific protocols and procedures for disease management including antimicrobial stewardship, H1N1, Hepatitis C, and COVID – 19.

·        Advising on protocols for hospital equipment procurement.

 

Jury panel member for evaluation of pharmacy students                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 2011- 2017

University of Monastir, Monastir Tunisia

·        Supervised pharmacy students during practicum placements in hospital pharmacy.

·        Prepared the content of the oral examination on the hospital and clinical pharmacy internship

·        Evaluated the content of the students’ practicum report

·        Participated in the deliberation and validation of the internship

 

Pharmacy Manager                                                                                                                 2010 – 2017

Habib Thameur Hospital Tunis, Tunisia

·        Supervised the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy at a large acute care teaching hospital.

·        Developed annual pharmacy budget, managed pharmacy supplies, supervised pharmacy technicians, validated and distributed medications, developed and implemented policies.

·        Member of multidisciplinary hospital administration committee (technical and financial evaluation), prepared comprehensive annual activity reports outlining the status of the pharmacy for the committee.

·        Managed the project to successfully implement a new hospital-wide medication distribution system (Pyxis) – supported the project from conception to successful implementation, including development of the project work plan, staff training and evaluation.

·        Implemented the project to move from paper to computerized records in the pharmacy – responsibilities included advising software developers on processes and protocols necessary to ensure compliance with safe medication management practices.

·        Developed and delivered continuing education sessions (medication regulation, new drugs band medical devices, narcotic management) for interprofessional staff

·        Prepared technical specification reports for tender submission of medical devices to the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Finance.

·        Implemented patient safety protocols for management of cardiac stent treatment.

Implemented quality control measures to comply with certification requirements to support the hospital’s accreditation process.
Pharmacist, Manager                                                                                        2009 – 2010

Farza Pharmacy in Ariana – Tunis, Tunisia

Managed a community pharmacy’s day to day operations including pharmacy supply management, supervision of pharmacy technicians.
Validated, prepared and dispensed medications including intramuscular injections, provided patient teaching as needed.
EDUCATION
New Regulations Governing Public Procurement, certificate                               2016

Ministry of Health, Tunis, Tunisia 2016

 

Master’s Degree in Quality Management in Health                                                 2013

University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia

Canadian Equivalency with World Education Services Canada in 2020

 

Master of Pharmacy with Distinction                                                                            2007

Academy of Medicine of Moscow, Moscow, Russia

Comparative evaluation of the pharmacist’s degree with Registration and Benchmarking Branch, Ministry of immigration Quebec in 2020

 

CONTINUING EDUCATION / PUBLICATION/ MEMBERSHIP
·        PMP Courses, World Skills, Ottawa ON, February 2023 – present

·        English for Business Project Management course, World Skills, Ottawa ON, January 2023 – present

·        “Implantation of secure cabinets in our University Hospital Center. Satisfaction Survey”, poster presented at the Hopipharm conference Paris, (May 2016) co-authors M Farhat,H.Khazri

·        “Computerized prescription management for discharged patients” poster presented at the Nursing Day Conference, Habib Thameur Hospital (April 2016) M.Farhat, S.Derbel

·        Member of the Tunisian Council of the Order of Pharmacists – 2008 – present