Katleho Tsilo
Medical Doctor
Pretoria
Summary
Experienced Community Service Medical Officer with 3-year record of supporting community health needs. Coordinated care for referred patients and those with chronic health conditions particularly spinal and neurological conditions. Delivered top-quality patient care addressing variety of medical issues, including bowel and bladder control in spinal cord injury patients and neurological disorder patients. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Community Service Medical Officer
Department Of Health
Pretoria
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted physical assessments and screening of physical rehabilitation patients and develop a specific rehab plan for them.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Implemented therapeutic regimens involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Implemented individualized care plans to improve patient outcomes.
- Prescribed medications and therapies to improve patients' health and well-being.
- Applied continuous process improvement strategies to enhance case management, programs and clinical management.
- Participated in health promotion campaigns, raising awareness about various medical conditions and their prevention methods.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Confirmed consistent and accurate medical recordkeeping practices.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations governing the practice of medicine in a community setting.
- Facilitated referrals to specialized healthcare providers when necessary.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient visits, diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up appointments.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Education
MBChB - Medicine
01.2017 - 12.2021
Skills
Health Education
Community program development
Disease prevention strategies
Team Supervision
Chronic Disease Management
Medical team collaboration
Clinical education
Clinical Quality Improvement
Patient Health Education
Public Health
Case Management
Patient relationship management
Operating Plans Development
Accomplishments
Owner of a non profit / not governmental charity organisation called the open hands foundation. Which aims to help the less privileged with clothing , food and other supplies and resources that are available.
Student leader at the university of the Free State
- finance assistance health sciences residence
- the medical students association ( leading the academics department)
Timeline
Community Service Medical Officer - Department Of Health
01.2024 - Current
University of The Free State - MBChB , Medicine
01.2017 - 12.2021