Margareth Mhame

Registered pharmacist and public health specialist with extensive experience in clinical trials and public health research within national institutions and universities in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Demonstrates expertise in health systems research, rational use of medicines, and implementation-oriented public health interventions in low- and middle-income settings. Proven track record in research proposal development, protocol preparation, and effective dissemination of findings through academic writing and presentations. Committed to generating evidence that informs policy and practice to improve health outcomes.

• 2019 - 2020, Interpreted prescription under supervision., Dispensed prescriptions and over the counter medications under supervision., Monitored and reported drug interaction., Renal dosing., Attended daily patient care rounds on medical floors., Engaged pharmacy students and doctors in educational/experiential activities., Stock management, extemporaneous preparation, and compounding of medicines., Provided instructions and information to patients on safe and effective use of medicines.
• 2022, Involved in trainings, data collection and field activities of different projects including; AN ANTHROPOLOGICAL STUDY OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINE IN TANZANIA which involved 14 regions (Pwani, Iringa, Tanga, Morogoro, Rukwa, Singida, Mwanza, Ruvuma, Arusha, Manyara, Dodoma, Kigoma, Kilimanjaro and Kagera.)., Documentation of traditional healers' methods in illnesses identification as well as the link and referral system (relationship) between traditional healers with conventional medical care., Documentation of how traditional healers identify, harvest, process and store herbal medications., To contextually explore traditional healers' specific steps involved in the management and treatment of different illnesses., Assessment of the role of the family and community members in facilitating the traditional healers work., Assessment of clients' strategies taken in considering a particular traditional healer., Evaluation and harmonization of documented traditional healers' disease management practices., Exploration of how traditional healers acquire and transfer their knowledge and skills.
• 2022, Involved in data collection of research information of traditional medicine and medicinal plants organized by the Ministry of Health in collaboration with NIMR MUHIMBILI., Participated institutions included: Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Science (MUHAS), Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology, Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH), Tanzania Veterinary Laboratory Agency (TVLA), National Herbarium, College of African Wildlife (CAWM), National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR).
• 2022, Attended and involved in different Workshop activities including; Write shop on AN ANTHROPOLOGICAL STUDY held at Nursing Conference Center, Kibaha.
• 2022 - 2024, Study drug preparation, and ensuring proper storage of the trial regimen at all times., Facilitating and ensuring accurate distribution of the investigational products at the study clinics., Ensuring all pharmacy aspects concerned the investigational products comply with relevant legislative acts, standards, and guidelines., Supporting and promoting the safe and ethical use of investigational products., Maintaining the investigational product tracking logs. Receiving and cataloging returned regimen.
• 2025, Coordinating "The Village Model for the Management of Snakebite Envenoming in Rural Settings: A Co-creation Model in Mkinga District, Tanzania Project."

• 2021, FULL REGISTERED PHARMACIST
• 2024, TANZANIA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION Member

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07/12/25