RAHMA ALAWLAQI

Pharmacy Supervisor | Operations Management

Profile summary

Pharmacy Supervisor with 15 years of experience across 2 organisations in the UAE. Expert in pharmacy operations management, clinical workflow design, and accreditation readiness. Shaped pharmacy strategy by directing initiatives such as the 2020 drive thru pharmacy and home delivery services. Influenced clinical standards through staff development and the implementation of safety protocols. Committed to regulatory compliance and the delivery of quality patient care.

Career highlights

Pharmacy Operations Management: Managed day-to-day pharmacy operations across 7 roles, including oversight of inpatient, outpatient, and narcotic sub-store inventory using ERP systems to ensure proper medication management.

Accreditation and Quality Compliance: Led pharmacy teams through Joint Commission International accreditation processes and developed standard operating procedures aligned with international standards to ensure facility safety and quality service provision.

Strategic Project Leadership: Directed pharmacy initiatives including the 2020 Drive Thru Pharmacy and home delivery services, while managing internal and external key performance indicators to meet hospital strategic goals.

Staff Development and Mentorship: Coached pharmacy staff, organized orientation programs for new hires, and served as an internship preceptor to facilitate professional development and ensure adherence to clinical practice standards.

Key skills

ProfessionalGeneral Skills: Leading Skills: Active listening- Strategic thinking skills- The ability to build trust- The ability to turn information into action Management skills: Meeting deadlines and being punctual Teamwork: Being a leader & Team player- Thinking critically - solving problems Communication skills:Being able to present in front of audience with confidence Computer Skills: (International Computer Driving Licence Certificate): highly experienced user of MS Office: Word PowerPoint Excel and FrontPage Typing on both languages Arabic and English Pharmacy Operations Management Clinical Workflow Design Accreditation Readiness Regulatory Compliance Medication Safety Protocols Staff Development Narcotic Inventory Control Inpatient Pharmacy Services Outpatient Pharmacy Operations Medication Dispensing Prescription Data Analysis Clinical Pharmacy Practice

Professional experience

Pharmacy SupervisorJan 2015 - Present
Sheikh Khailfa Speciality HospitalRas Al Khaimah

Shapes pharmacy strategy in alignment with hospital objectives, reporting to the Chief of Pharmacy. Steers daily operations, staff development, and service standards across inpatient, outpatient, and narcotic sub-stores to ensure consistent quality of care.

  • Supports to chief of pharmacy to develop pharmacy strategy based on relevant information in line with hospital strategic plan.
  • Communication the pharmacy goals to pharmacist staff.
  • Manages of the day-to day operations of the Pharmacy Department.
  • Compiles statistical data and prepare reports relating to operating and services.
  • Manages internal and external KPI.
  • Operates ERP system as Inpatient sub-store, Outpatient sub-store and Narcotic sub-store to manage medication inventory properly.
  • Assesses the pharmacy performance as well as pharmacist individual performance.
  • Maintains environment and facilities to ensure effective, quality service provision.
  • Ensures that the equipment and other related support infrastructure is well maintained reports equipment malfunction and facilities issues as appropriate.
  • Develops and implements policies and procedures relating to pharmacy operations and professional practice standards
  • Monitors and evaluates existing service levels, systems, procedures and practices, and makes appropriate changes or additions as required.
  • Coaches for improved performance and takes corrective action as necessary.
  • Provides work direction to pharmacists and technicians.
  • Reviews and approves performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and other issues affecting all pharmacy staff.
  • Responsible for all rostering / overtime / on call duties of the Pharmacy
  • Completes and maintains all regulatory requirements including: licensure, certification and other mandatory training within established time frames.
  • Staff Development and Personal Development: Any training or education programs are participated in when required.
  • Ensures appropriate internal and external sharing information based on governing policies and procedures.
  • Maintains professional and pharmacological knowledge by attending lectures, educational workshop reviewing up-to-date pharmaceutical references and seminars.
OPD Pharmacy In charge – Senior PharmacistMar 2016 - Mar 2023
Sheikh Khailfa Speciality HospitalRas Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

Architected pharmacy operations and clinical workflows, steering the department through Joint Commission International accreditation cycles. Influenced cross-functional hospital committees to align pharmacy standards with national healthcare mandates and strategic reserve requirements.

  • Highly cooperative stakeholders in establishing pharmacy department with all teams.
  • Internship preceptors for pharmacy internship programe
  • Preparing policies and Standard operating procedures of the pharmacy division and related stalkholder department in allienged with JCIA (Joint comession international standards ) with pharmacy mamangment team
  • Leader in Mapping of the UAE National Standards for Hospital January 2020.
  • Deal with a quality team to assure meeting Keep performance indicators.
  • Orientation organizer for all new staff in using Hospital information system (HIS) and other pharmacy related policies and standards.
  • Certificate Award in: IMPROVEMENT CAPABILITY, PATIENT SAFETY, LEADERSHIP, PERSON- AND FAMILY-CENTERED CARE, AND TRIPLE AIM FOR POPULATIONS from IHI open school.
  • Leading team to any assigned project; such as COVID-19 outbreak e.g. Drive Thru Pharmacy inititation, home delivery initiation with third party company and home administration intiitations.
  • Leading Ramadan Campaing Project; Educate our patients about the proper and safe way of using their medications during Ramadan. Through: One to one counseling, Printed material distribution and Counseling about specific topics upon patient request.
  • Member of Several Committees in the hospital:
  • Pharmacy and Therapeutic committee (intra- hospital )
  • Non-moving & Expiry items management committee.
  • Customer Experience Excellence Committee.
  • Medical Record Committee.
  • Facility Management & Safety Committee.
  • Joint Comission member.
  • Member of Committee with sister hospital under MOPA (Pure Health):
  • Pharmacy and Therapeutic committee & MOPA;Ministry of Presidential Affairs)
  • Medical Strategic Reserve Technical Team.
  • Member in Pharmacy management meeting.
  • Leading Projects related to the Pharmacy and submitted on time.
  • Member on Pharmacy department managers committee.
  • Leading Member in Pharmacy team; for Joint Comission Internaltional Accreditation.
Acting SuperviousrFeb 2012 - Dec 2014
Sheikh Khailfa Medical CityAbu Dhabi

Steered pharmacy operations within the discharge unit, reporting to the department head. Coordinated clinical safety protocols and accreditation readiness across the facility while managing departmental workflows to align with organizational standards.

  • Implementing project in discharge pharmacy to improve patient satisfaction and reducing waiting time by achieving SEHA KPI.
  • Membership at SKMC on Medication safety committee.
  • Membership on Pharmacy department managers committee.
  • Membership on Pharmacy team in preparing for Joint Comission Internaltional Accreditation.
Senior PharmacistFeb 2012 - Dec 2014
Sheikh Khailfa Medical CityAbu Dhabi

Influenced clinical pharmacy operations by managing daily staff workflows and ensuring adherence to safety and quality control standards. Steered departmental compliance with international accreditation requirements while coordinating medication management protocols across clinical units.

  • Leading the Staffs and managing the daily task.
  • Assure the environment and patient safety in all aspect.
  • Comply with safety, quality control program, policies and procedures of the department.
  • Dealing with PSN reports and working with the team for urgent actions.
  • Ensure implementing the medication management and uses policies and procedures.
  • Presenting for the staff customer empathy program on staff meeting.
  • Preparing for Joint commission international accreditation.
  • Dealing with complaints to improve the quality of providing services for the pharmacy.
  • Attend the training session of Abu Dhabi environment, health and safety management system.
  • Applying and adhering emergency preparedness policies.
  • Intervention with the physicians.
  • Monthly meeting with the consultant of a pediatric ward to improve bedside counseling.
  • Dealing with the Lexicomp. Or SEHA library to get medication profile.

Education

Master DegreeJan 2014
Royal College of surgeons In Ireland – Dubai

Healthcare Management

Bachelor of PharmacyJun 2011
Dubai Pharmacy College
High School CertificateJun 2007
Al Roaya Secondary School

Languages

Arabic · Fluent

English · Fluent