Outdoor activities: hiking, camping, adventure activities
Alfred Purchase
MBChB (SMU) MP0996769
Summary
I am a healthcare professional with a strong interest in Mental Health, Child Health, and Preventative Medicine. I am passionate about providing holistic patient care and firmly believe in the principle that prevention is better than cure. I am dedicated to improving patient health outcomes and strive to implement positive, practical solutions to enhance healthcare delivery for all.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Community Service Medical Officer
Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital
01.2025 - Current
- Paediatrics (6 months): Worked across the Neonatal/Paediatric ICU, Neonatal ward, General Paediatrics, and outpatient clinics. Completed overtime shifts across all areas.
- Emergency Department (1 month): Managed paediatric, obstetric, gynaecologic, and occasional trauma emergencies.
- HIV/TB Clinic – Empilweni (5 months): Provided patient care while also covering ED overtime shifts. Assisted with research and administrative tasks.
- Leadership & Teaching: Supervised medical interns and presented HIV-focused tutorials.
Medical Intern
Helen Joseph Hospital / Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital
01.2023 - 12.2024
Completed internship with comprehensive experience across Family Medicine, Paediatrics, Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Psychiatry, and Obstetrics & Gynaecology, developing the skills necessary to practice effectively as a Community Service Doctor.
Education
MBChB -
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
Pretoria01-2022
High School Diploma -
Hoërskool Monument
Krugersdorp01-2016
Skills
- Work well in a team
- Good communication skills
- Quick learner
- Dedicated and hard worker
- Biopsychosocial approach to healthcare
Certification
BLS
Interests
Marathon running
Travel
Planned future examinations
- February 2026: Diploma in HIV Management
- February 2026: PC Psych Part 1
- July 2026: Diploma in Mental Health
Non-Professional Achievements
- 2012-2016: Represented Cental Gauteng Aquatics at South African National Swimming Championship
- 2014: Represented Swimming South Africa in USA
Timeline
Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
09-2025
TRREE Ethics Course
08-2025
PALS
02-2025
Community Service Medical Officer
Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital
01.2025 - Current
BLS
09-2024
ACLS
09-2024
Medical Intern
Helen Joseph Hospital / Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital
01.2023 - 12.2024
MBChB -
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
High School Diploma -
Hoërskool Monument