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Zimbwe Kauke Bakari

Also known as: PHARMACOZIMBWE

Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority, Universiteit Antwerpen, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, World Health Organisation Technical Advisory Group on AWaRe (TAG-AWaRe)

ORCID iD 0000-0003-4833-8142
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Key competencies
a. Advanced Clinical Expertise
I. I have specialised knowledge in clinical pharmacy, particularly in haematology/oncology, infectious diseases, and bone marrow transplantation.
II. I provide high-level consultations on evidence-based medicine and manage complex patient care effectively.
b. Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) & AMR Leadership
I. I design, implement, and evaluate AMS and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) programs, supported by extensive research in paediatric oncology.
II. I contribute to global AMR policy through the WHO TAG-AWaRe and other international groups.
c. Health Policy, Guidelines & Formulary Development
I. I translate evidence into national policies and clinical protocols.
II. I contribute to key resources, including the ARIA Guide and the Tanzania Standard Treatment Guidelines & Essential Medicines List (2021), as well as various hospital formularies and protocols.
d. Capacity Building, Training & Mentorship
I. I lead professional development initiatives through the Tanzanite Haematology/Oncology Pharmacy Elites (THOPE) and international mentorship programs with CPA and St. Jude.
II. I specialise in curriculum development, staff training, and institutional capacity building.
e. International Collaboration & Multidisciplinary Engagement
I. I actively participate in global networks like WHO TAG-AWaRe, SIOP, CPA, and St. Jude, facilitating partnerships that align local healthcare initiatives with international standards.
f. Research, Advocacy & Scientific Communication
I. I have published in leading journals, including BMJ Open and the Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice,
II. I frequently present at major conferences such as SIOP Africa and the World One Health Congress.
g. Health Systems Strengthening & Strategic Consultancy
I. I assess oncology pharmacy services, conduct AMR/AMU surveillance, and improve hospital pharmaceutical systems.
II. My strategic insights enhance clinical governance and patient safety.
h. Vision-Driven Leadership
I. I am dedicated to advancing paediatric cancer care and antimicrobial stewardship in resource-limited settings, ensuring that children with cancer receive equitable and timely treatment.

Employment

  • Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority Clinical Trials Control Officer and Pharmacovigilance Inspector
    2025 - Present
  • Universiteit Antwerpen PhD Researcher
    2025 - Present
  • World Health Organisation Technical Advisory Group on AWaRe (TAG-AWaRe) Technical Advisory Group on AWaRe (TAG-AWaRe)
    2025 - Present
  • Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority Drugs Registration Officer
    2025 - 2025
  • Commonwealth Pharmacists Association (CPA) Sickle Cell Disease Subject Matter Expert
    2024 - Present
  • Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences Research Protocol Reviewer for the Institutional Review Board (IRB)
    2023 - Present
  • Research Protocol Reviewer at National Health Research Ethics Committee (NatHREC), National Medical Research Institute (NMRI) (March 2023 to date) Research Protocol Reviewer at National Health Research Ethics Committee
    2023 - Present
  • Commonwealth Pharmacists Association (CPA) Mentor under the Africa Leadership Fellowship-Antimicrobial Stewardship (ALF-A) Programme
    2023 - 2024
  • The Benjamin Mkapa Hospital The Head of Department of Pharmacy and Compounding Services (Hospital Chief Pharmacist),
    2021 - 2024
  • Primrose Pharmacy, Dodoma • Supervise all pharmaceutical practices as per the pharmacy Council Act. • Provide professional advice and awareness building to the community on the rational use of drugs • Effective dispensing of medicine and ensuring timely ordering of medications.…
    2020 - Present
  • THE BENJAMIN MKAPA HOSPITAL Haemato-Onco-Clinical, BMT, Infectious disease Pharmacist
    2020 - 2025
  • Ocean Road Cancer Institute Clinical Pharmacist
    2018 - 2020
  • Cradle Specialty Health Center Chief Clinical Pharmacist
    2018 - 2018
  • Archbishop James University College, School of Medicine, Songea, Ruvuma (March 2018 to July 2018) Assistant Lecturer; Teach Clinical Pharmacology
    2018 - 2018
  • The University of Dodoma, College of Health and Allied Sciences, (2016 to 2017) Part-Time Tutor
    2016 - 2017
  • Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, (2014 to 2016) Part-time Tutor
    2014 - 2016

Education

  • Universiteit Antwerpen PhD Researcher (AMS-POUs)
    2025 - Present
  • St. Jude Children's Research Hospital St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Global Infectious Disease Academy, Memphis, Tennessee, US Children Cancer Hospital of Egypt 57357 (December 2023 to May 2024)
    2023 - 2024
  • St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Pediatric Onco- Critical Care 2023, Memphis, Tennessee, US
    2023 - 2024
  • St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Global Infectious Diseases Pharmacist
    2022 - 2023
  • Thomas Jefferson University International Certificate in Pediatric Nutrition (ICPN)
    2022 - 2022

Projects & Funding

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Publications (18)