Anneska Nortje
Pretoria
Summary
Dedicated medical professional with expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of common medical conditions. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care and advancing healthcare outcomes through continuous learning and professional development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community service Medical Officer
Tshwane District Hospital
Pretoria
05.2025 - 04.2026
- Conducted patient interviews and examinations to diagnose medical conditions.
- Developed and adjusted treatment plans for common medical conditions, using a biopsychosocial model to enhance treatment compliance and patient satisfaction.
- Administered integrated care for postnatal and general pediatric patients, including management of pediatric emergencies.
- Managed common ophthalmological conditions such as glaucoma, vernal keratoconjunctivitis, cataracts and dry eye disease.
- Conducted and interpreted OCT, biometry, autorefraction, fundus cam, and slit lamp examinations for patients.
- Removed foreign bodies from the eye.
- Administered retrobulbar blocks and Avastin injections.
- Participated in ward rounds and facilitated multidisciplinary team management.
- Experience obtained in the general outpatient department, pediatrics, ophthalmology (eye clinic) and casualty.
Medical Intern
Steve Biko Academic Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2025
- Directed emergency case management, delivering prompt and effective medical interventions.
- Participated in daily ward rounds with senior doctors to contribute to patient management discussions.
- Performed patient physical examinations and interviews to assess illness or injury.
- Delivered and managed curative treatments alongside preventative measures.
- Partnered with multidisciplinary teams to design and execute patient care plans.
- Streamlined patient discharge processes to improve clarity of aftercare instructions.
- Provided compassionate care to patients, offering emotional support and clear information about conditions.
- Facilitated disease prevention and treatment through guidance on health, nutrition, and lifestyle
Education
MBBCh -
University of Witwatersrand
12-2022
BSc Hon Pharmacology -
University of Pretoria
12-2018
BSc Medical Sciences -
University of Pretoria
12-2017
Skills
- Medical diagnosis
- Slit lamp examination
- Ophthalmological test interpretation
- Pediatric care
- Community health assessment
- Medical documentation
- Patient education
- Health advocacy
Languages
- English
- Afrikaans
Certification
- Active BLS certification
Continuing Education
- I am currently completing a postgraduate diploma in pediatrics from The Royal College of Physicians Ireland
Timeline
Community service Medical Officer
Tshwane District Hospital
05.2025 - 04.2026
Medical Intern
Steve Biko Academic Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2025
MBBCh -
University of Witwatersrand
BSc Hon Pharmacology -
University of Pretoria
BSc Medical Sciences -
University of Pretoria