ABOUT US
The Hospital Pharmacists Association of Kenya (HOPAK) provides a dynamic platform for the exchange of knowledge among sector players to enhance their contributions to health. We provide timely scientific programs, ongoing education, opportunities for networking, and professional development.
MISSION
- To advance and support the professional practice of pharmacists in hospitals.
- To serve as their collective voice on issues related to medication use and public health.
- To provide a forum for professional exchange.
- Represent members in pertinent local and international bodies.
VISION
HOPAK dedicates itself to setting standards in hospital pharmacy practice in which pharmacists:
- Will significantly enhance patients’ health related quality of life by exercising leadership in both improving the use of medications by individuals and the overall process of medication use.
- Will manage patient medication therapy and provide related patient care by use of pharmaceutical care plans. ACBR
- Will be the primary individuals responsible for medication use and drug distribution systems.
- Will provide public health services.
- As part of the healthcare team, will be recognized as patient care providers and sought by patients to help them achieve the most benefit for their therapy.
- Will take a leadership role to continuously improve and redesign the medication use process with the goal of achieving significant advances in patient safety, health related outcomes, prudent use of human resources and efficiency.
- Will lead evidence based medication use programs to implement best practices.
- Will have an image among patients, health professionals, administrators and public policy makers as caring and compassionate medication use experts.
Meet The Team
Dr. Hillary Kagwa
National Chair
Dr. Kagwa Gichuki is a clinical pharmacist with over 10 years’ experience of hospital pharmacy practice. He holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy and a Master's Degree in Clinical Pharmacy from the University of Nairobi.
He also holds a postgraduate diploma in the management of Diabetes and its complications. He has undergone a Renal Pharmacy Preceptorship Course at the East African Kidney Institute.
Kagwa works as a clinical pharmacist at Gatundu Level 5 hospital in Kiambu county where he conducts medication therapy management especially in the Diabetes clinic and the Dialysis unit. He is also the secretary to the Medicines and Therapeutics committee.
He is passionate about patient centred pharmaceutical care and the rational use of medications.
Kagwa enjoys travelling, networking and playing soccer.
National Vice Chair
Dr. John Kanyi
Dr. Dorothy Aywak
National Secretary
Dr. Dorothy Aywak is a Pharmacoepidemiologist with over 13 years of hospital pharmacy experience. She holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy and a Master of Pharmacy- Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacovigilance from University of Nairobi. Dorothy is also a member of various professional associations that include Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya(PSK) , International Society of Pharmacovigilance (ISOP) and International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)
Dorothy has been working at the Kenyatta National Hospital since 2005, where besides managing a pharmacy unit, she is the hospital’s Pharmacovigilance lead and coordinates the Division of Pharmacy CPD program. She is also a member of the Medicine and Therapeutic Committee secretariat, Secretary to the Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee among other responsibilities in multi-disciplinary teams.
Dorothy is passionate about building a patient safety culture among healthcare professionals through facilitating various training programs. She is passionate about training and mentorship. When not working, Dorothy enjoys swimming, travelling and socializing with friends and family.
Dr. Bindi Tank
National Treasurer
A Clinical Pharmacist with over 13 years’ experience in hospital pharmacy practice. She holds a Bachelors degree in pharmacy from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, and a Masters in Clinical Pharmacy from Queen’s University, Belfast.
A Clinical Pharmacist at The Nairobi Hospital, Bindi currently is a systems analyst in the Hospital management information systems projects. Besides pharmaceutical activities, Bindi is a certified integrated management systems internal auditor involved in the initiative of maintaining high standards of quality.
On the professional front, Bindi is a member of the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK) and holds the position of website administrator besides being a member of the Hospital Pharmacists association of Kenya (HOPAK).
When not practicing, Bindi is an avid traveler and her passions include Nature & outdoor activities, Art works, Photography, Yoga and Reading.
