Africa Always Thembalethu Mfekayi
Medical Officer
Durban, Umbilo
Summary
Medical Officer with 3 years of experience. Two years of medical internship in a regional hospital and 1 year of community service in a rural district hospital.
Proficient in holistic patient assessment and management and ultrasound skills, while demonstrating strong adaptability and commitment to continuous learning in diverse medical settings.
Life long learner dedicated in enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and effective clinical quality processes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Medical Officer, Community Service
Department of Health. St Marys KwaMagwaza District Hospital
01.2025 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based medical practices and protocols.
- Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
- Assisted senior physicians and surgeons during assessments, examinations and surgical interventions.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
Medical Officer, Intern
Department of Health. General Justice Gizenga Mpanza Regional Hospital
KwaDukuza
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Collaborated closely with specialists on complex cases requiring advanced expertise or specialized treatments.
- Effectively rotated through various disciplines Including Internal medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, pediatrics and general surgery.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols and reporting any concerns or incidents promptly to supervisors.
- Actively sought feedback from mentors and colleagues to continuously improve clinical skills and knowledge base.
Education
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) - Health
Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine - UKZN
Durban, South Africa 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Emchakweni High School
Mtubatuba 04.2001 -
Basic Life Support - Health
American Heart Association
Durban, South Africa 04.2001 -
Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Health
American Heart Association
Durban, South Africa 04.2001 -
Emergency Point of Care Ultrasound - Health
Emergency Medicine Society of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Patient assessment including history taking, physical examination, diagnosis and management of medical conditions
Basic knowledge of Medical Practice Ethics
Ability to manage patients independently
Basic skill in ultrasound scan (ePocus and Obstetric)
Patient health education
Patient care
Clinical education
Timeline
Medical Officer, Community Service
Department of Health. St Marys KwaMagwaza District Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Medical Officer, Intern
Department of Health. General Justice Gizenga Mpanza Regional Hospital
01.2023 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) - Health
Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine - UKZN
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Emchakweni High School
04.2001 -
Basic Life Support - Health
American Heart Association
04.2001 -
Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Health
American Heart Association
04.2001 -
Emergency Point of Care Ultrasound - Health
Emergency Medicine Society of South Africa
04.2001 -
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