KHANYISILE THELMA SIBIYA
Medical doctor/Clinical researcher
Johannesburg
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional passionate about psychiatry, with experience managing acute and chronic psychiatric disorders in line with the Mental Health Care Act. Proven expertise in addiction treatment, including opioid agonist treatment using methadone, gained through my work at Anova Health Institute's program for People Who Use Drugs (PWUD). Skilled in providing holistic and compassionate care, with a strong drive for continuous academic learning. Seeking a medical officer role to apply and advance my skills in psychiatry, addressing the complexities of mental health and addiction
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
13
13
Certifications
Work History
Medical doctor/Clinical researcher
Anova Health Institute
02.2025 - Current
- Company Overview: NGO - Opioid Agonist Treatment Program
- Oversee the comprehensive care of patients with opioid use disorder through opioid agonist treatment (OAT) utilizing methadone in partnership with NACOSA.
- Effectively address complications related to intravenous drug use, including HIV, hepatitis B and C, as well as local site infections.
- Deliver thorough patient care that encompasses counseling on lifestyle changes, harm reduction strategies, and adherence to treatment.
- Collaborate with social workers and psychologists to provide holistic patient support.
- Serve as a sub-investigator in two ongoing clinical trials.
- In my role within clinical research, I assist in drafting essential clinical standard operating procedure documents and study-related tools, manage the trial master file, and work closely with the principal investigator to ensure smooth research operations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, company-specific software systems, and communication platforms such as Teams and Zoom.
- NGO - Opioid Agonist Treatment Program
Medical Officer (Community Service)
Mmametlhake Hospital
01.2024 - 12.2024
Medical Intern
Kalafong Academic Hospital
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Gained 12 months of experience in effectively managing both chronic and acute psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, substance use disorders, major depressive disorder, bipolar mood disorder, and ADHD, along with their acute presentations such as psychosis, intoxication, withdrawal, mania, and suicidality.
- Collaborated with allied health professionals to provide comprehensive care for patients.
- Responded promptly and efficiently to psychiatric emergencies.
- While working overtime in the emergency department, I developed skills in bedside procedures, including intercostal drain insertion, central line insertion, basic suturing, point-of-care ultrasound, intubation, and mechanical ventilation.
- Improved patient safety by maintaining a high standard of care.
- Provided preventative medicine education during each patient interaction.
- Cultivated a culture of continuous academic learning through skills demonstrations, academic presentations, and involvement in morbidity and mortality meetings.
- Elected as group leader in 2023, I facilitated the overtime roster and improved communication with department heads while promoting collaboration and teamwork.
- Led a Quality Improvement Project at Laudium CHC that successfully equipped the emergency department with essential resources and enhanced the triage system.
- Completed rotations in various specialties, including internal medicine, surgery, orthopaedics, paediatrics, family medicine, psychiatry, and obstetrics and gynaecology.
- Managed acute and chronic psychiatric conditions under senior supervision including skills in completing Mental Health related forms.
Education
Matric/Grade 12 -
Soshanguve High School
01.2014 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) - undefined
University of the Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honors - Forensic sciences) - undefined
University of the Witwatersrand
01.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBCh) - undefined
University of the Witwatersrand
01.2018 - 12.2021
Certificate of Good Clinical Practice - undefined
B Compliant cc
Skills
Timely diagnosis skills
Knowledge of the Mental Health Act
Knowledge of DSM V criteria
Management of psychiatric emergencies
Peripheral and central line Insertion
Phlobotomy
Intubation and mechanical ventilation
Certification
HPCSA, MP0978680, Community Service Doctor
Timeline
Medical doctor/Clinical researcher
Anova Health Institute
02.2025 - Current
Medical Officer (Community Service)
Mmametlhake Hospital
01.2024 - 12.2024
Medical Intern
Kalafong Academic Hospital
01.2022 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBCh) - undefined
University of the Witwatersrand
01.2018 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honors - Forensic sciences) - undefined
University of the Witwatersrand
01.2017 - 12.2017
Matric/Grade 12 -
Soshanguve High School
01.2014 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) - undefined
University of the Witwatersrand
Certificate of Good Clinical Practice - undefined
B Compliant cc
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