ALLEN MEEME
Mthatha
Summary
I am an enthusiastic and dedicated medical doctor with a unique research experience and a strong foundation of theoretical and practical aspects of medicine. I am committed to delivering empathetic and compassionate care to my patients. I am currently completing my community service in family medicine, i have had exposure and experience in managing diverse conditions ranging from medical, surgical and orthopedic emergencies to chronic conditions that are rampant ou setting. I am also committed to continuous professional development and growth
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Service Medical Officer
Eastern Cape Department of Health, Mthatha Regional Hospital
01.2025 - Current
- Evaluation patients for effective triage and treatment.
- Provision of emergency care to patients in critical conditions
- Comprehensive examination, diagnosis and treatment of acute medical conditions as well as injuries
- Management of Chronic conditions in outpatient settings such as HIV/AIDS, TB, Diabetes mellitus, hypertension among others
- Development of treatment plans in collaboration with other specialties to ensure comprehensive patient care
- Appropriate referral to higher centres of management for cases beyond my expertise
- Supervision of medical officer interns as well as student interns in performing their clinical duties as well as procedures
- Participation in continuing professional development activities ensuring adherence to current guidelines and protocols in patient management
Medical intern
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health, Addington Hospital
01.2021 - 08.2024
- Conducting detailed history, physical examinations of patients as well as procedures under the supervision of senior procedures and consultants
- Record provisional diagnosis and suggest primary investigations and treatment plan
- Follow up on prescribed course of treatment, obtain results of all investigations and record any complications
- Participate in clinical ward rounds by seniors, assisting in theater nd updating patients' notes and implementation of treatment plans and documentation
- Plan the discharge and follow-up plan for patients
- Participation in formal training, ward rounds, patient presentations, mortality and morbidity meetings as well as medical audits
Lecturer Physiology
Walter Sisulu University
01.2009 - 12.2015
- Provide didactic lectures in physiology
- Facilitate Tutorials for problem-based learning
- Design and administer assessments for BSc and MBChB preclinical students
- Supervise MBChB students at community-based education and services sites.
- Mentor and supervise BSc Medical Science undergraduate and postgraduate research projects
Education
Diploma - HIV Management
Colleges of Medicine South Africa
07.2025
MBCHB (Cum Laude) - undefined
Walter Sisulu University
12.2021
PhD in Health Sciences - Physiology
Walter Sisulu University
04.2014
Master of Science - Physiology
Makerere University
09.2008
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - undefined
Makerere University
04.2005
Skills
- Effective communication, empathy and compassion
- Critical thinking, problem solving and attention to details
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Emergence care
- Disease prevention strategies
- Minor surgical procedures
- Patient confidentiality
- Nutrition counseling
- Trauma management
- Clinical decision making
Certification
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS). American College of Surgeons. 2025-2029
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Claasssen and Claassen. 2025-2027
2023 ART clinical Guidelines Update. National Department of Health May 2025
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
IsiXhosa
Intermediate (B1)
IsiZulu
Intermediate (B1)
References
- Usha, Singh, Dr, Usha.Singh2@kznhealth.gov.za, +27827741698, Addington Hospital, Durban
- Zeenat, Kader, Dr, Zeenat.Kader@kznhealth.gov.za, +27835035048, Addington Hospital, Durban
- Junaid, Bayat, Dr, junaid.bayat@kznhealth.gov.za, +27726004686, Addington Hospital, Durban
- GAB, Buga, Prof, geoffreybuga@msn.com, +27822007613, Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital
Publications
- Effect of Glycaemic control on GFR in Diabetes mellitus patients in Mulago hospital. African Health Sciences 2009
- Angiogenic imbalance a contributor of the pathophysiology of preeclampsia among back African women. Journal of foetal-maternal medicine 2017
- Endothelial dysfunction and arterial stiffness in preeclampsia assessed by the ENDOPAT method. Cardiovascular Journal of Africa 2017
- Comparison of arterial stiffness in preeclampsia and normotensive pregnant women from a semirural region in South Africa. Clinical and experimental hypertension. 2017
Timeline
Community Service Medical Officer
Eastern Cape Department of Health, Mthatha Regional Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Medical intern
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health, Addington Hospital
01.2021 - 08.2024
Lecturer Physiology
Walter Sisulu University
01.2009 - 12.2015
MBCHB (Cum Laude) - undefined
Walter Sisulu University
PhD in Health Sciences - Physiology
Walter Sisulu University
Master of Science - Physiology
Makerere University
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - undefined
Makerere University
Diploma - HIV Management
Colleges of Medicine South Africa
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