I am a highly experienced medical officer with a passion for team building and driving results. I am seeking a leadership role in the HealthCare industry to apply my clinical expertise and mentor others.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Officer
Case Hospital
08.2015 - 06.2023
Case hospital is a 100-bed capacity specialist private referral hospital located within the central business district of Kampala serving individuals from all regions of the country.
Reviewed, took history, physically examined, investigated and successfully treated on average 40 patients on a daily basis at the out-patient department.
Conducted three daily clinical rounds for the admitted patients updating them on their clinical progress, investigation outcomes and any treatment changes if any.
Assisted senior physicians and surgeons during assessments, examinations and surgical interventions.
Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
Worked hand-in-hand with the nursing and support staff to implement treatment directives, place IV lines, take off bloods and carry out any pending radiological investigations.
Provided prompt supervision and mentorship to the nursing staff ensuring that all individuals worked to their full potential and that challenges were timely addressed.
Organized and actively participated in a monthly CME (Continuous Medical Education) program to keep the hospital staff up-to-date with the latest developments in clinical care.
Participated in the development of comprehensive SOPs for a wide range of medical conditions to help standardize patient care at all levels of care.
Rotated through the intensive care unit for a period of two years (2016-2018) and gained critical care skills including intubation and mechanical ventilation, tracheostomy placement, central venous line insertion, ECG interpretation, to mention but a few.
Organized weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual mortality and morbidity audits to help improve patient care and clinical outcomes.
Compiled daily and monthly ward clinical reports and disseminated them to the relevant departments for further action.
Medical Officer
Dr. C. Farthing Memorial Clinic, AHF-Uganda Cares
10.2010 - 08.2015
Dr. Charles Farthing Memorial Clinic is an out-patient based clinic providing care and support to close to 3500 PLHIV/AIDS (Persons Living with HIV/AIDS).
Reviewed, took history, physically examined, comprehensively investigated and then treated on average 30 patients daily.
Organized and led bi-weekly and monthly clinical and management meetings and ensured smooth running of the clinic activities.
Provided prompt supervision and mentorship to a clinic staff population of 20 individuals supporting all staff to work at their full potential.
Developed and headed a committee for SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for the clinic to ensure standards of care were adhered to at all levels of clinical care.
Spearheaded and conducted a monthly CME (Continuous Medical Education) program to keep the clinic staff up-to-date with the latest developments in clinical care.
Successfully conducted bi-annual appraisals for all the clinic staffs and implemented personal improvement plans (PIPs) for each individual.
Successfully conducted bi-annual appraisals for all the clinic staffs and implemented personal improvement plans (PIPs) for each individual.
Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual clinical reports and disseminated them to the head office, district and Ministry of Health keeping all persons of interest appraised of the clinic’s activities while enabling collaborative efforts.
Together with the inventory committee, ensured that daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly stock taking of drugs and clinical supplies was carried out to maintain a three monthly supply of inventory at any one time.
Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
Education
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) -
Makerere University
Kampala
01.2010
Skills
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support)
Critical Care
CPR & First Aid
Counseling
Advocacy
Communication
Leadership & Team Building
Conflict Resolution
Multi-tasking
Long-term Care
Microsoft Office
Certifications
ITLS (International Trauma Life Support) by ALSG (Advanced Life Support Group), March/2023
TPHMIMMS (Major Incident Medical Management & Support: The Practical Approach in the Hospital) by ALSG, March/2023
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) by AHA (American Heart Association), November/2022
BLS (Basic Life Support) by Case Hospital, November/2022
IELTS, April/2022
Timeline
Medical Officer
Case Hospital
08.2015 - 06.2023
Medical Officer
Dr. C. Farthing Memorial Clinic, AHF-Uganda Cares
10.2010 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) -
Makerere University
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