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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Ashleigh Dwarika

Medcial Doctor
Johannesburg

Summary

Driven medical doctor with a fervent dedication to evidence-based medicine. Proficient in developing and implementing health systems and training programs to enhance disease outcomes. A knowledgeable professional enthusiastic about tackling new challenges with a positive mindset, leveraging resourcefulness and skill to achieve success.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications

Work History

Programme Medical Officer

Isibani Development Partners
10.2023 - Current
  • Provide technical support and guidance for healthcare staff in patient education, adherence counseling, and psychosocial support.
  • Led a diverse team of radiography, nursing and community healthcare teams in day-to-day clinic activities such as patient care, practice logistics and patient relations
  • Ensure quality clinical care in supported facilities and provide mentorship to staff.
  • Conduct capacity building for healthcare workers on clinical management, infection control, and medical ethics.
  • Worked closely with communication department to improve public image and digital footprint
  • Prescribe medications for TB and HIV, ensuring adherence to treatment guidelines and protocols, and monitoring patient progress.
  • Oversee routine testing of HIV-positive clients and pregnant women for TB, utilizing X-pert ultra and urine LAM testing.
  • Support monitoring, reporting, and management of adverse drug events for first-line TB medicines.
  • Conduct quality of-care assessments and provide support to decentralized sites.
  • Compile and submit monthly and quarterly technical reports.
  • Ensure quality clinical care in supported facilities and provide mentorship to staff.
  • Collaborate with QI Advisor and M&E Officer to support quality improvement activities and data management.
  • Participate in training sessions to enhance knowledge and skills related to TB and HIV management.

THINK District TB Technical Lead

THINK
02.2023 - 10.2023
  • Responsible for the district technical leadership and managerial oversight in technical implementation of project strategy in alignment with the project's key objectives and expected outcomes
  • Provide technical support to district programmes, focusing on quality of TB services and expansion of private sector engagement
  • Supported the decentralisation of drug resistant TB treatment, piloting of gender-responsive interventions, and interpret and use strategic information to strengthen the TB programme at district level
  • Provide technical advice for clinical management of adverse events, including SAE's
  • Establish, implement, and monitor interventions to achieve effective and efficient mechanisms to implement TB programme and related services
  • Support mobile chest x-ray teams with chest x-ray reading
  • Conducting of mortality, cohort and clinical audits.
  • Regular reports to provincial lead on progress of the programme and services Reporting and updating doctors at co-treating facilities on management of patients
  • Mentor and teach other staff in TB Programme management and medical knowledge
  • Facilitate trainings to ensure all staff have updated medical knowledge and protocol training.

Medical Officer

Nelspruit Military Sickbay
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • Responded to medical emergencies to help stabilize and treat patients
  • Investigated and clinically managed TB patients (including MDR) across various levels; primary, district and tertiary
  • Rotated successfully through all required medical discipline
  • Built strong foundation in medical practice by contributing to different areas of patient care and administrative practice
  • Led a diverse team of medical and administrative professionals in day-to-day clinic activities such as patient care, practice logistics and patient relations
  • Restructured and supervised the running HIV clinic for Nelspruit and surrounding military bases
  • Clinically managed HIV & TB patients in home unit as well as all the surrounding military bases in Mpumalanga
  • Educated the public on various health promotion projects
  • Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through implementation of new organizational systems.

Medical Intern

Groote Schuur Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • Enhanced patient care by meticulously gathering medical histories and performing thorough physical examinations.
  • Participated in grand rounds, presenting complex cases to colleagues and engaging in constructive discussions for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Streamlined communication between healthcare providers by acting as a liaison between physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other team members involved in patient care.
  • Exhibited strong leadership skills while supervising junior interns, fostering teamwork and promoting professional growth among personal.
  • Remained current on latest medical advancements through continuous learning efforts such as attending seminars, workshops, and conferences.
  • Ensured accuracy of patient records by diligently updating their information after every consultation or procedure.
  • Performed minor surgical procedures under direct supervision of attending physicians, honing technical skills necessary for future practice success.
  • Provided emergency care in high-pressure situations, demonstrating the ability to remain calm and focused under challenging circumstances.
  • Utilized evidence-based practices to develop individualized treatment plans that effectively addressed each patient''s unique needs.

Education

Diploma in HIV Management -

The Colleges of Medicine South Africa
04.2001 -

MBChB -

University of Cape Town
12.2019

National Senior Certificate -

Danville Park Girls High School
12.2013

Skills

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Personal Information


HPSCA: MP0898708

Ethnicity: Coloured

Drivers License: Code B

References

  • Dr Moodley, THINK Amajuba/Uthukhela TB Tech Lead, 0769385713
  • Nelisiwe Mazibuko/Hlophe, THINK District Manager, 0835837117
  • Dr Jacobs, Colleague at The Nelspruit Sick Bay, 0764110609

Certification

Good Clinical Practice

Timeline

Project Management

03-2024

Programme Medical Officer

Isibani Development Partners
10.2023 - Current

Advanced HIV Clinical Managment

10-2023

THINK District TB Technical Lead

THINK
02.2023 - 10.2023

Basic Life Support

08-2022

Adult Primary Care Course

08-2022

Good Clinical Practice

07-2022

Paediatric Advanced Life Support

07-2022

Medical Intern

Groote Schuur Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2021

Medical Officer

Nelspruit Military Sickbay
01.2020 - 12.2021

Diploma in HIV Management -

The Colleges of Medicine South Africa
04.2001 -

MBChB -

University of Cape Town

National Senior Certificate -

Danville Park Girls High School

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