Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
RESEARCH INTERESTS
PUBLICATIONS
Certification
AWARDS AND HONORS
Affiliations
COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT
Timeline
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GAN KIM YEN

Summary

Ambulatory care pharmacist specializing in smoking cessation, dedicated to enhancing public health through patient-centered care and optimized medication therapy outcomes. Committed to advancing clinical practices and collaborating across disciplines to improve healthcare delivery.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Pharmacist Gred UF 44-54

Klinik Kesihatan Seremban
8 2013 - Current
  • Auditor, Smoking Cessation Pharmacotherapy Services Training Center (Jan 2022 - Present)

Conducted audits to ensure that the establishment and operations of the training center in government health facilities across Malaysia adhere to established standards and protocols

  • Chief Clinical Pharmacist (Jan 2022 – Current)
    Led various clinical pharmacy services aimed at optimizing patient outcomes and ensuring high standards of pharmaceutical care.
  • Respiratory Medication Therapy Adherence Clinic (RMTAC) Pharmacist (Jan 2021 - Present)
    Developed and implemented protocols for managing patients with respiratory conditions to enhance medication adherence and therapeutic outcomes.
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) Pharmacist (Jan 2018 – December 2021)
    Led initiatives to promote appropriate antimicrobial use, collaborating with healthcare providers to implement guidelines and protocols.
  • Home Medication Review (HMR) Pharmacist (Jan 2018 – Dec 2021)
    Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize medication therapy, address drug-related problems, and enhance patient understanding of their treatment plans.
  • Manufacturing & Prepackaging Pharmacist (Jan 2017 – Dec 2017)
    Managed pharmaceutical manufacturing and prepackaging processes.
  • Logistics Pharmacist (Aug 2013 – Dec 2016)
    Oversaw pharmaceutical logistics and supply chain management.

Pharmacist Gred UF 41

Klinik Kesihatan Luyang
11.2010 - 07.2013
  • Research & Development (R&D):

Conducted research and KIK projects to improve healthcare delivery.

  • Smoking Cessation Pharmacotherapy Services:
    Established and managed smoking cessation programs, providing personalized pharmacotherapy and counseling

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy With Honors (Distinction) -

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
Selangor, Malaysia

Skills

  • Public Health Advocacy: Strong advocate for health policies and programs, with a focus on smoking cessation
  • Patient Education: Expert in educating patients on smoking cessation and health improvement strategies
  • Research and Analysis: Proficient in conducting public health research and data analysis
  • Communication: Good verbal and written communication skills for professional and public audiences
  • Leadership: Proven leader in training and mentoring healthcare professionals

RESEARCH INTERESTS

  • Tobacco Control, Health Economics, Health Promotion, Disease Prevention

PUBLICATIONS

  • The External Realities Of Type 2 Diabetes Patients – Understanding Disease Perspective And Self-Management Via Grounded Theory Approach

      Yogarabindranath Swarna Nantha, Azriel Abisheg Paul Chelliah, Shamsul Haque, Gan Kim Yen, Anuar Zaini Md Zain, PLOS ONE,      https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0245041, 01/14/2021.

  • The Internal Realities of Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes: Mediators Influencing Self-Management Beliefs via Grounded Theory Approach

       Yogarabindranath Swarna Nantha, Shamsul Haque, Azriel Abisheg Paul Chelliah, Anuar Zaini Md Zain, Gan Kim Yen, Journal of Primary Care & Community Health,  Volume 11, 01/2020.

  • Trend Of CD4 Cell Count at Initiation of Highly Active Anti-Retroviral Therapy (HAART) In KKS

      Nur Zafirah, K.Y. Gan, Payal Choudhury, A.B. Nabila Farhana, B. Shahnaz, International Journal of Advancement in Life Sciences Research, 1(2), 1-7, 2018.

  • Quit Rate At 6 Months In A Pharmacist Led Smoking Cessation Service In Malaysia

      Sui Chee Fai, Gan Kim Yen, Nurdiyana Malik, Canadian Pharmacists Journal,149(5), 303-312, 09/2016. 

Certification

Good Clinical Practice Certification - Clinical Research Center, Hospital Tuanku Jaafar, 2016

AWARDS AND HONORS

  • Cuti Belajar Bergaji Penuh (CBBP) with Hadiah Latihan Persekutuan (HLP) MOH, 2024
  • Excellent Services Awards JKNNS, 2021 & 2022
  • Excellent Smoking Cessation Services in Negeri Sembilan Awards, 2021
  • Excellent Services Awards (APC), 2011 & 2018
  • Excellent Smoking Cessation Services in Sabah Awards, 2011

Affiliations

Member, Malaysian Pharmacist Society

COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT

  • Smoking Cessation Pharmacotherapy Services Task Force Committee, Pharmacy Services Programme, MOH (Jan 2021- Current)

Led the development and implementation of Smoking Cessation Pharmacotherapy Services across government health facilities., Developed guidelines for Smoking Cessation Pharmacotherapy Services, ensuring standardized practices across facilities., Created teaching and education materials, including training modules for pharmacist on smoking cessation techniques and patient counseling strategies.


  • Ambulatory Work Committee, Pharmaceutical Services Division, Negeri Sembilan (Jan 2022 - Current)

Monitoring and evaluating the quality of outpatient services to ensure adherence to standards of care and patient safety.

Timeline

Pharmacist Gred UF 41

Klinik Kesihatan Luyang
11.2010 - 07.2013

Pharmacist Gred UF 44-54

Klinik Kesihatan Seremban
8 2013 - Current

Bachelor of Pharmacy With Honors (Distinction) -

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

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