Jamian Heesom-Baron
Cape Town
Summary
My experience as a Medical Officer has equipped me with strong clinical skills and a passion for patient care. I am committed to improving community health outcomes through proactive medical services and patient education. My professional background, combined with my dedication to community well-being, makes me an ideal candidate for a role focused on delivering compassionate and efficient healthcare.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Medicine and Primary Health Care Locum
Gugulethu CDC, Hanover Park CDC, Mitchells Plain District Hospital
01.2025 - Current
- Stabilization, detailed assessment, and management of walk-in and referred patients via the emergency center and outpatients department
- First responder to emergencies and specific clinical concerns in Emergency/Trauma. Management, stabilization and refferal/appropriate disposal of the the patient presenting to Trauma/Emergency
- Regular completion of various medicolegal documents (J88, Injury on Duty medical report, etc.) Referral of patients for specialist review and management/admission at current or other facilities.
- Daily engagement with outpatients and optimisation of Chronic Conditions such as Diabetes, Hypertension, HIV, Thyroid conditions
Medical Officer Community Service
Mitchell's Plain District Hospital
Cape Town
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Daily clinical/administrative duties and management of the patient presenting to the Emergency Department via walk-in or refferal at all hours
- Assessment and management of walk-in, referred, and admitted patients of specialised disciplines after hours (Internal Medicine, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Orthopaedics Ophthalmology; Urology.
- Predominat Pediatric Emergency exposure - Resuscitation of the pediatric patient from neonate to 12 years old. Management of the Shocked child ( especially shocked Gastro)- inserting interosseos lines, Management of Mild to Severe Respiratory distress in the child. Management of the actively convulsing child especially febrile seizurs.Management of Fractures in children especially colles and smith fracture. Management of burns in children
Intern - Medical Officer
Mitchells Plain District Hospital -Western Cape Department of Health
Cape Town
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Completed all core medical internship rotations and logbook requirements as per the HPCSA
Education
Diploma in Primary Emergency Care -
Colleges of Medicine
South Africa03.2025
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery -
University of Cape Town
Cape Town12.2021
National Senior Certificate -
Bishops Diocesan College
Cape Town12-2014
Skills
- Knowledge of general medical and surgical conditions
- Knowledge of Management and Care of Chronic Conditions - Hypertension, Diabetes, Arthritis, Chronic Pain (as examples)
- Knowledge of South African TB and HIV care guidelines
- Knowledge of IMCI guidelines in regards to child health
- Knowledge of Family Planning and Women's Health
- Knowledge of Mental Health protocol: assesment, management - certification of patients as per mental health review board and appropriate treatment of Mental Health Care users
- Evidence-based clinical service provision
- Computer literacy -MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook
- E Training and development, Data management
- Management and utilization of physical and financial resources to provide cost-effective holistic patient care
- Exceptional teamwork,organizational and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to work in rural outreach
- Key focus on the Multidisciplinary team - consultation and collaboration with Physiotherapists, Speech Pathologists, Audiologists, Social workers, Counsellors, Home Based Care provision workers, Pharmacists
Personal Information
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code B
Courses/Certifications
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) [Expires October 2025
- AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) [Expires October 2025]
- Basic Extended Point of Care Ultrasound (ePoCUS) Course completion in October2024 (Emergency Medicine Society of South Africa)
Languages
- English
- Afrikaans
References
- Dr Bianca Speller, Medical Officer, Mitchells Plain Community Day Hospital, Cape Town, 0213925161, bianca.speller@westerncape.gov.za
- Dr Katya Evans, EM Physician, Head of Department, Mitchells Plain District Hospital, Cape Town, 0213774840, katya.evans@westerncape.gov.za
Timeline
Emergency Medicine and Primary Health Care Locum
Gugulethu CDC, Hanover Park CDC, Mitchells Plain District Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Medical Officer Community Service
Mitchell's Plain District Hospital
01.2024 - 12.2024
Intern - Medical Officer
Mitchells Plain District Hospital -Western Cape Department of Health
01.2022 - 12.2023
Diploma in Primary Emergency Care -
Colleges of Medicine
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery -
University of Cape Town
National Senior Certificate -
Bishops Diocesan College