Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
References
Publications
Timeline
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ALLEN MEEME

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
ALLEN MEEME