Munachimno Amadi
Hamilton,ON
Summary
Motivated healthcare professional eager to embrace new challenges. Demonstrates strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Proven ability to work independently and rapidly acquire new competencies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Advocate
Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital
Yaba, Lagos State
01.2023 - 12.2024
- My major responsibilities include:
- Worked collaboratively with other professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurses to coordinate care for clients.
- Provided supportive counseling services for victims of abuse or neglect.
- Compiled socio-psychiatric case histories to facilitate accurate diagnoses.
- Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns.
- Advocated for clients' rights and resources within the community framework.
- Led workshops on parenting skills and coping strategies for families.
Mental Health Advocate
X-Serve Children’s Hospital
Surulere
12.2020 - 01.2023
- Facilitated family therapy sessions with parents and guardians to strengthen support systems.
- Developed positive coping skills in clients for successful independent living.
- Supervised volunteer personnel by providing comprehensive training and mentorship.
- Educated clients on mental health issues pertinent to individual circumstances.
- Engaged in ongoing training to uphold medical license and expand knowledge of mental health topics.
Medical Officer
Kubwa General Hospital
Abuja, Nigeria
12.2016 - 10.2020
- Diagnosed and treated patients based on comprehensive medical histories and examination findings.
- Assisted in emergency situations by providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Provided follow-up care for previously discharged patients.
- Counseled patients regarding health conditions and management strategies.
- Conducted public health education during weekly Community Development Service activities.
Medical Intern – Houseman
Federal Medical Centre Owerri
Owerri, Nigeria
03.2015 - 09.2016
- As a house officer, my key activities involved:
- Assisted in patient examinations and collected medical histories.
- Engaged in research activities, assisting with data collection and analysis tasks.
- Shadowed medical specialists through rotation work with different departments.
- Participated in daily rounds with healthcare team to discuss patient progress.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Administered medications under supervision of licensed medical professionals.
Education
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - Medicine and Surgery
Abia State University, Uturu
Nigeria09.2014
Pre-degree and Extra-Mural Programme -
Imo State University, Owerri
Nigeria08.2006
Senior Secondary Certificate -
Federal Government Girls’ College, Owerri
Nigeria06.2005
Postgraduate Diploma - Child And Youth Social Services Worker
CDI College, Brampton
CanadaSkills
- Interpersonal communication
- Team collaboration
- Emotional intelligence
- Multitasking abilities
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and PPT
- Project management
- Psychological support
- EMR
- Crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder strategies
- Substance abuse awareness
- Mental health assessment
- Mental status evaluation
- Advocacy strategies
Certification
- First Aid & CPR/AED level C, Psychological First Aid- Caring for others, and Self-care Canadian Red Cross- June 2025
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) QPR Institute, Inc.- June 2025
- Non-violent Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training - June 2025
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) National Health Care Provider Solutions (NHCPS), Las Vegas, USA – April 2022
- Primaries in Psychiatry National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria – April 2022
- Diploma in French International Center for Language Resources (ICLR) – Aug 2021
- Project Management in Global Health Certification University of Washington, USA - Sept 2020
- Intensive Language Certification in French International Center for Language Resources (ICLR) – Sep 2020
Languages
Fluent English, Igbo; conversational French and basic Spanish
Hobbies and Interests
Creative Writing, Jewellery Handcraft, DIY, Travelling
Awards
Best researched essay Ships and Ports National Essay Competition - Dec 2014, Price for creativity Ships and Ports National Essay Competition - Dec 2010
Community Service
- As part of contribution to grassroot in medical education and administration, I engaged with several activities which included:
- Health and Emergency Initiative (NGO), Lagos – July 2019- date
- Power Oil medical outreach program, Surulere LGA, Lagos - March 2019
- Medical outreach at Saburi village Kubwa LGA Abuja and Dubi village, Asokoro Abuja - Dec 2017
- Prof. C. E. O Onwuliri memorial medical outreach in Ahiazu Mbaise LGA, IMO State - Dec 2016
- Breast Cancer awareness campaign and seminar organised by FMC Owerri Association of Resident Doctors - Oct 2015
- Numerous Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students medical outreaches to various rural areas - 2011 – 2014
Affiliations
- Volunteer Content Editor and Project Manager, Health Emergency Initiative (HEI) - Nigeria - Mar 2019 - present
- Treasurer, Abia State University Medical Students’ Association (ABSUMSA) Abia State University Teaching Hospital, Aba - Nigeria - Nov 2012 - Nov 2013
- My transparency and accountability as the treasurer played a significant role in successfully raising funds for the purchase of a bus for the association. As a treasurer, I also ensured that we accounted for, and completed the building of volleyball and basketball pitches for students’ recreation.
- Vice President, Rotaract Club District 9140 Abia State University Uturu - Nigeria - Sept 2009 - Sep 2010
- I contributed to strategically boosting awareness of the club and its activities on campus. During my service, our club experienced remarkable growth in membership. My tenure also supported various charity projects including health promotion to our local community such as Correctional centres; Orphanages; and Special schools for physically and mentally challenged people.
- Ambassador, Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) Federal Medical Center Owerri Nigeria - Aug 2015 - Aug 2016
- Editorial Board Member, ABSUMSA Abia State University Teaching Hospital Aba - Aug 2011 - Aug 2012
- Chief Librarian, Federation of Catholic Medical Students ABSU - Feb 2008 - Feb 2009
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mental Health Advocate
Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital
01.2023 - 12.2024
Mental Health Advocate
X-Serve Children’s Hospital
12.2020 - 01.2023
Medical Officer
Kubwa General Hospital
12.2016 - 10.2020
Medical Intern – Houseman
Federal Medical Centre Owerri
03.2015 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - Medicine and Surgery
Abia State University, Uturu
Pre-degree and Extra-Mural Programme -
Imo State University, Owerri
Senior Secondary Certificate -
Federal Government Girls’ College, Owerri
Postgraduate Diploma - Child And Youth Social Services Worker
CDI College, Brampton
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