Bongi Buys
Centurion
Summary
Dedicated Medical Practitioner with 15 years in primary healthcare and operational management. Established a private practice and enhanced clinical governance while optimizing resources. Developed patient education programs that improved health awareness and service delivery. Focused on leveraging healthcare management expertise to elevate patient outcomes and ensure regulatory compliance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Medical Officer (Sessional)
Tambo Memorial Hospital
South Africa
05.2021 - Current
Owner/Medical Practitioner
Maphhealth
Pretoria
09.2016 - Current
- Spearheaded the establishment of a private practice, showcasing expertise in strategic planning, financial management, and operational oversight.
- Managed team of Occupational Health practitioners to ensure compliance with best practices and regulatory standards, fostering continuous improvement.
- Optimized resource management by efficiently planning, managing, and controlling human and material resources to deliver high-quality, comprehensive healthcare services.
- Devised and implemented innovative patient education programs to promote health awareness and disease prevention, significantly enhancing overall service delivery.
Paediatrics Medical Officer
Tambo Memorial Hospital
South Africa
06.2013 - 08.2016
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharge processes for Tambo Memorial Hospital.
- Managed scheduling for medical staff to ensure proper coverage and efficiency.
- Assisted in developing protocols for patient care and safety standards compliance.
- Facilitated communication between departments to enhance workflow and patient service.
- Monitored compliance with healthcare regulations and quality assurance measures.
- Implemented initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency within the hospital.
- Led training sessions for new employees on hospital policies and procedures.
- Participated in regular meetings with upper management regarding progress updates on current initiatives.
- Ensured the security and confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Led crisis management efforts to resolve issues promptly and efficiently.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries or complaints in a polite manner.
Medical Officer (Various Roles)
Department of Health
South Africa
01.2008 - 08.2016
Medical Officer
1 Military Hospital
Pretoria
01.2012 - 02.2013
Community Service Doctor
JST Hospital
Rustenburg
01.2010 - 12.2011
Medical Intern
Sebokeng Hospital
South Africa
01.2008 - 12.2009
Education
Masters - Public Health, MPH
Foundation for Professional Development
South AfricaPostgraduate Diploma - Occupational Medicine
University of Pretoria
South AfricaPostgraduate Diploma - Business Administration
Gordon Institute of Business Sciences
South AfricaAdvanced Certificate - Healthcare Management
Foundation for Professional Development Business School
South AfricaMBChB -
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
South AfricaBSc - Biochemistry
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
South AfricaSkills
- Healthcare management
- Clinical Policy Development
- Regulatory compliance
- Operational oversight
- Patient education
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Project Management
- Data analysis
- Risk assessment
- Budgeting and finance
- Financial oversight
- Resource Management
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Practice Management Software
- Team leadership
- People Management
- Team collaboration
- Operational Planning
- Reporting and documentation
- Strategic Leadership
Certification
Advanced Certificate in Healthcare Management (ACHM), Foundation for Professional Development Business School, 2025
Personal Information
Title: Clinical Manager
Timeline
Senior Medical Officer (Sessional)
Tambo Memorial Hospital
05.2021 - Current
Owner/Medical Practitioner
Maphhealth
09.2016 - Current
Paediatrics Medical Officer
Tambo Memorial Hospital
06.2013 - 08.2016
Medical Officer
1 Military Hospital
01.2012 - 02.2013
Community Service Doctor
JST Hospital
01.2010 - 12.2011
Medical Officer (Various Roles)
Department of Health
01.2008 - 08.2016
Medical Intern
Sebokeng Hospital
01.2008 - 12.2009
Masters - Public Health, MPH
Foundation for Professional Development
Postgraduate Diploma - Occupational Medicine
University of Pretoria
Postgraduate Diploma - Business Administration
Gordon Institute of Business Sciences
Advanced Certificate - Healthcare Management
Foundation for Professional Development Business School
MBChB -
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
BSc - Biochemistry
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University