Amani Bagula
Johannesburg
Summary
Dedicated Medical Doctor graduated Cum Laude from University of Cape Town, specialising in Internal Medicine and clinical research. Achieved academic growth through completion of FCP Part 1, Diploma in HIV Management, and various specialised courses while managing complex medical patients as Medical Officer in Department of Internal Medicine. Committed to advancing towards a clinician-scientist role, integrating patient care with research to enhance health outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Officer-Chris Hani Baragwaneth Hospital
Gauteng Department of Health
01.2026 - Current
- Perform after‑hours calls in the Medical Acute Care Unit (MACU), stabilizing and managing critically ill patients, including those who are intubated and ventilated.
- Assess and manage patients in the casualty/emergency setting, including triage, acute stabilization, and initiation of definitive management.
- Provide general medicine ward cover, assessing and managing a broad spectrum of acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Rotate through Internal Medicine subspecialties, with current placement in Endocrinology, managing complex endocrine disorders in both outpatient clinics and inpatient wards.
- Conduct advanced procedural work, including:
• Central venous pressure (CVP) line insertion
• Intercostal drain (ICD) placement
• Quinton catheter insertion for dialysis access - Conduct advanced procedural work, including:• Central venous pressure (CVP) line insertion• Intercostal drain (ICD) placement• Quinton catheter insertion for dialysis access
- Ensured safe transitions of care through structured ward rounds, comprehensive documentation, and patient/family counselling, minimising risks and improving continuity of care.
- Provided clinical teaching and supervision to medical students, interns, and community service doctors, fostering skill development through bedside teaching, case discussions, and procedural guidance.
Community Service- Internal Medicine
North West Health Department-Klerksdorp Hospital
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Managed acute and chronic medical cases across general wards, ICU, and renal unit, ensuring comprehensive patient care and continuity of treatment.
- Performed advanced procedures including lumbar punctures, ascitic taps, and ABG sampling to facilitate accurate diagnosis and patient management.
- Initiated quality improvement project enhancing handover safety through implementation of SBAR templates, improving communication and reducing errors.
- Led ward-based health promotion activities and coordinated referrals across departments.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds and contributed to case-based teaching.
Medical Intern
Free State Department of Health
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Completed rotations in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, and Emergency Medicine
- Cultivated clinical skills and procedural competence in internal medicine, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics & gynaecology, and emergency medicine
- Supported ward audits, enhanced patient safety initiatives, and facilitated junior teaching
- Completed training in research ethics and clinical documentation standards to ensure compliance and quality
Education
Doctor of Medicine - Medicine
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, WC2022
Fellowship of Medicine - Part 1
College of Medicine South Africa
Johannesburg, GPDiploma in HIV and TB management
College of Medicine South Africa
Johannesburg, GPSkills
- Advanced procedural skills
- Emergency management
- Patient diagnosis
- Patient assessment
- Pharmacotherapy management
- Clinical documentation
- Electronic health records
- Team collaboration
- Advanced procedures
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- ATLS
- POCUS
- Paediatric Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Medical Life Support
- Basic ICU
- Ultrasound guided venous access (UCT)
- Basic FATE ( pending advanced FATE)
- Good Clinical Practice
Online courses:
- HarvardX: Mechanical Ventilation for COVID-19
- The Data Science of Health Information
- Radiopedia courses and lectures
- John Hopkins: The Data Science of Health Informatics
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: Epidemiology- The Basic
Science of Public Health. - University of Colorado Boulder: Measurement Systems Analysis.
- Good Clinical Practice (Novatris)
Research
- Predictive Models for Mitigating Covid -19 Outbreak
Pending:
- A comprehensive case series of clinical manifestations of hereditary spherocytosis at Chris Hani Baragwanath.
- Non-insulin-mediated hypoglycemia in multicentric Castleman's: an observational study at Chris Hani Baragwaneth Hospital.
References
1. Dr Z. Angamia
- Specialist endocrinologist(Chris Hani Baragwaneth)
- 082 6160598
2. Dr G.Laudin
- Specialist Haematologist (Chris Hani Baragwaneth)
- 071 8685466
3. Dr S.Thomas
- Specialist endocrinologist ( Chris Hani Baragwaneth)
- 072 766 2555
4. Dr L. Goqwana
- Specialist hematologist ( Chris Hani Baragwanth Hospitial)
- 071 898 9759
Leadership
- Captain, UCT 1st netball team, 2017-2022
- Rural Support Network: Head of Research, 2018
- Rural Support Network: Treasurer, 2018-202
- Rural Support Network: Vice Chairperson, 2020-2022
- Internship group representative: 2023-2024
- Community Service Medical Officer leader 2024-2025
Timeline
Medical Officer-Chris Hani Baragwaneth Hospital
Gauteng Department of Health
01.2026 - Current
Community Service- Internal Medicine
North West Health Department-Klerksdorp Hospital
01.2025 - 12.2025
Medical Intern
Free State Department of Health
01.2023 - 12.2024
Doctor of Medicine - Medicine
University of Cape Town
Fellowship of Medicine - Part 1
College of Medicine South Africa
Diploma in HIV and TB management
College of Medicine South Africa