Dr Itumeleng Bokang Mathibe
Bloemfontein
Summary
Medical Doctor with completed internship and community service as well as having post community service experience. I aspire to work in emergency medicine, to advance the field and to contribute to it in a meaningful way. With multiple advanced courses(and going), I am driven to learn, practice and master my skills as well as passing on the knowledge to those who come after me. I am adaptable, quick on my feet, able to function under high pressure and able to retain information and skills quickly while upholding a high standard of care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Locum Medical officer
Netcare Pelonomi/Universitas(Curomed)
Bloemfontein, South Africa
05.2026 - Current
- Operated independently in Emergency Centre, delivering critical care in high-pressure situations
- managing medical emergencies and performing emergency procedures such as intubations, ICDs etc
- stabilising patients and admitting under specialists
- engaged specialists and escalated patient care when necessary
- Worked in emergency centre and general practice, providing comprehensive patient care across diverse settings
- Acquired expertise in medical aids and billing processes while supporting private patients with their healthcare needs.
community Service Medical Officer
Maphutha L Malatji Hospital
Phalaborwa, Limpopo, South Africa
01.2025 - 12.2025
- worked independently in the emergency centre
- managed both in and outpatients
- Managed a variety of conditions and escalated care as needed
- performed both routine and emergency procedures
- performed C/S's(routine/emergency), limb/digit amputations and minor surgical procedures like excisions, biopsies and debridements
- Encountered various medical conditions such as malaria and snake or scorpion bites in clinical settings.
- facilitated patient transfers to other facilities and departments to ensure continuity of care
- Worked with medical officers in a district level hospital
- rotated through Maternity, Male & Female wards, Paediatrics & Nursery, Outpatient department and the Casualty/emergency centre
- experienced rural health care and its challenges
- Maintained good working relationships in the hospital and with other hospitals
- Participated in daily handover meetings and academic sessions
Medical Intern
Dihlabeng Regional Hospital
Behlehem, Free State, South Africa
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Rotated through all the internship rotation(Surgery, Paediatrics/Neonatology, Internal medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Anaesthesiology, Psychiatry, Orthopaedics and Family Medicine)
- Surgery: I was exposed to common adult and paediatric general surgery conditions & emergencies as well as trauma and burn cases. I performed surgical procedures such as surgical debridements, below and above knee amputations, tonsillectomies in children and more. I also participated in ICU rounds weekly and surgery presentations with the specialist.
- Paediatrics: Managed common and rare paediatric conditions and emergencies, coordinating care with other departments under senior and specialist supervision to ensure comprehensive patient management.
- Gained exposure to high care and neonatal ICU cases, managing cases under consultant supervision and performing various procedures.
- Internal Medicine: Collaborated with experienced medical officers and consultants, undertaking various tasks and procedures to enhance clinical skills, expand knowledge, and foster independence.
- Obstetrics & gynaecology: Managed cases and participated in daily rounds and weekly grand rounds. I saw patients at the High risk clinic, did Ultrasounds on them and escalated care where needed. Performed both elective and emergency C-sections and common Gynaecological procedures.
- Anaesthesiology: worked with the consultant on complicated cases and managed routine procedures independently encompassing both general and regional anaesthesia.
- Assessed and managed psychiatric patients: Rotated through a psychiatric facility and saw both in- and outpatients.
- Orthopaedics: managed both in- and outpatients. performed reductions and stabilised Fractures. performed amputations(digit and limb), did debridements and washouts, assisted in ORIFs, soft tissue repairs and arthroplasty surgeries.
- Family Medicine: Rotated through a secondary hospital Accident and Emergency Centre, a district hospital, and local clinics, gaining diverse experience in patient care across multiple settings.
Education
SAFE Paediatric Anesthesia Course
SA Society of Anesthesiologists & Mercy Ships
Bloemfontein, Free State01-2026
Basic HIV Course
KnowledgeHub
01-2025
Essentials of Ultrasound in Emergency and Critical Care Course
Netcare Education
Johannesburg, Gauteng 01-2025
BLS - Basic Life Support Course
Resuscitation Council of Southern Africa
Johannesburg, Gauteng01-2024
BEEST - Basic Essential Surgical Skills Training
University of the Free State
Bloemfontein, Free State01-2023
ATLS - Advanced Trauma Life Support Course
Trauma Society of South Africa
University of Free State, Bloemfontein, Free State01-2023
ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Course
Resuscitation Council of Southern Africa
Johannesburg, Gauteng01-2023
MBChB - Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery
University of the Free State
Bloemfontein, Free State01-2022
BLS - Basic Life Support Course
Resuscitation Council of Southern Africa
University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, FS 01-2022
NQF 4 - National Senior Certificate
Brebner High School
Bloemfontein, FS01-2017
Skills
- Able to communicate in 6 south african languages
- Able to maintain a good working environment
- Working in a multidisciplinary team
- Surgical skills
- Functioning under pressure
- Communicating well with patients
- Knowledge of both public and private health care
- Technologically Savvy
- Emergency care
- Able to work after hours
- Teaching and learning
- Maintaining a high standard of care
- Adaptable
- Quick retention of information
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- ATLS
- BESST
- Emergency and Critical care Ultrasound
Timeline
Locum Medical officer
Netcare Pelonomi/Universitas(Curomed)
05.2026 - Current
community Service Medical Officer
Maphutha L Malatji Hospital
01.2025 - 12.2025
Medical Intern
Dihlabeng Regional Hospital
01.2023 - 12.2024
SAFE Paediatric Anesthesia Course
SA Society of Anesthesiologists & Mercy Ships
Basic HIV Course
KnowledgeHub
Essentials of Ultrasound in Emergency and Critical Care Course
Netcare Education
BLS - Basic Life Support Course
Resuscitation Council of Southern Africa
BEEST - Basic Essential Surgical Skills Training
University of the Free State
ATLS - Advanced Trauma Life Support Course
Trauma Society of South Africa
ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Course
Resuscitation Council of Southern Africa
MBChB - Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery
University of the Free State
BLS - Basic Life Support Course
Resuscitation Council of Southern Africa
NQF 4 - National Senior Certificate
Brebner High School