Pharmacy

Professional Overview

Mr. Pravin G. Kambble is an accomplished Pharmacy Management and Healthcare Operations professional with over 22 years of progressive experience in hospital pharmacy administration, medication supply systems, formulary management, and healthcare procurement. With a strong academic foundation that includes a Diploma in Pharmacy, Business Administration in Supply Chain Management, and a Gold Medal in Hospital Materials Management & Financial Control, he combines clinical pharmacy knowledge with operational and financial leadership expertise.
Throughout his career, Mr. Kambble has led pharmacy operations across reputed healthcare institutions in India, Qatar, Maldives, and the UAE. His core expertise lies in managing end-to-end pharmacy functions including drug procurement, formulary standardization, regulatory compliance (NABH/JCI), medication inventory optimization, cold-chain management, and implementation of cost-effective medication supply systems. He has successfully streamlined pharmacy workflows, strengthened drug control processes, and ensured uninterrupted medicine availability while maintaining strict quality and compliance standards.

Areas of Expertise

• Strategic procurement & vendor negotiations
• Healthcare supply chain & inventory management
• Pharmacy operations (IPD, OPD, Homecare)
• Rate-contract finalization & cost optimization
• Capital equipment procurement & biomedical sourcing
• Warehouse establishment & logistics coordination
• NABH & JCI compliance (Medication Management)
• ERP systems (HMIS, SAP, Wipro, Quest, SafeMed, BigSun)
• Demand forecasting & stock audits
• Team leadership, training & departmental management

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Certifications & Affiliations
• Bachelor’s in Business Administration (Supply Chain Management)
• Diploma in Pharmacy
• Diploma in Hospital Materials Management & Financial Control (Gold Medalist)
• Best HOD Award – Asian Cancer Institute (2014)
• Extensive experience in NABH & JCI accreditation standards