Jan Lepogo
Medical Officer
Polokwane
Summary
Compassionate and motivated Medical Officer with over 3 years of clinical experience in both internship and community service across diverse hospital settings. Adept at acute care management, patient communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Currently seeking a Medical Officer or registrar post to deepen expertise in emergency care, surgery, or internal medicine while contributing meaningfully to patient outcomes and hospital teams.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Service Medical Officer
Lebowakgomo District Hospital
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Company Overview: Department of Health Limpopo
- Managing medical and surgical patients in district hospital setting.
- Active role in trauma cases, emergency unit coverage, and obstetric care.
- Engaged in weekly departmental audits and mentorship of junior staff.
- Department of Health Limpopo
Post-Community Service Medical Officer
Potchefstroom Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Company Overview: Department of Health North West
- Completed 2-year internship in a tertiary-level hospital.
- Rotated across core departments including Emergency, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, and Anaesthetics.
- Gained hands-on experience in resuscitation, basic surgical procedures, and ward management.
- Participated in academic teachings and team-based ward rounds.
- Department of Health North West
Education
MBChB - Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery
University of Limpopo
Polokwane 01.2016 - 7 2020
Skills
Wound suturing and minor procedures
Patient stabilization and triage
ECG interpretation
Venepuncture & IV insertion
Labour ward care & assisting in theatre
Effective communication with patients and staff
Supervision and leadership in junior teams
Clinical presentation & case discussion
Adaptability to high-pressure environments
Collaborative team member
Personal Information
- Hobbies: Tennis & Soccer, Music (listening and playing), Community health outreach
- Date of Birth: 10/08/97
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code C1
Professional Development Courses
- Basic Surgical Skills (BSS), Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, 09/01/24
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Phoenix Responders, 07/01/24
- Emergency Medicine in Trauma Training (EMATT), AIEM, 12/01/24
Timeline
Community Service Medical Officer
Lebowakgomo District Hospital
01.2024 - 12.2024
Post-Community Service Medical Officer
Potchefstroom Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2023
MBChB - Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery
University of Limpopo
01.2016 - 7 2020