Nazley Benjamin
Kimberly / Cape Town,South Africa
Summary
Executive Summary
An empathetic and reliable medical doctor with a wide scope of clinical practise involving all levels of public sector care-primary, secondary and tertiary level of care- Dr. Benjamin has worked in numerous facilities within the Western Cape and interacted with a multitude of patients as well as other medical professionals in order to provide the best possible service and care to those she works with. Her previous places of employment and training include Helderberg hospital, Delft CHC, Symphony way CHC, Eerste River hospital, Elsies River CHC, Stellenbosch Hospital, Tygerberg Hospital and Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital. Within her time of practise and training she has worked with resource limiting, difficult clinical scenarios and has had time in multiple specialized domains including specialised clinics such as medical specialised clinic, renal units and woman's health clinics. She strives to be holistic health care provider with excellent communication skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Medical doctor
Department of Health
Kimberley, Northern Cape
04.2025 - 03.2026
- Demonstrated high ethical standards whilst handling sensitive cases.
- Kept abreast with latest medical research to provide updated care.
- Advised on public health issues within local communities, contributing to overall wellbeing.
- Maintained strong relationships with patients, ensuring their comfort during visits.
- Achieved patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive medical care.
- Collaborated with medical teams, enhancing teamwork in the hospital setting.
- Educated patients about preventative healthcare measures, promoting healthy living habits.
- Managed clinic operations for efficient healthcare delivery.
- Prescribed medication to treat diagnosed conditions or illnesses.
- Educated patients on treatment options for various illnesses, collaborating with specialists to provide thorough education.
- Signed repeat prescriptions, death certificates and fitness for work statements to fulfil patient needs and requests.
- Gained consent to perform suggested treatments and interventions, following all patient advocacy measures to reduce risks.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary healthcare providers to foster continuum of care.
Medical doctor
Western Cap Department of Health
Cape Town, South Africa
03.2023 - 04.2025
- Performed physical exams on patients, continuously communicating patient needs and comfort levels.
- Discussed symptoms, diagnoses and prognoses with patients and caregivers to support informed medical decisions.
- Signed repeat prescriptions, death certificates and fitness for work statements to fulfil patient needs and requests.
- Reported notifiable infectious diseases promptly to meet legal requirements.
- Liaised with families in assessing patient care needs.
- Delivered targeted follow-up care for continued patient monitoring.
- Diagnosed conditions and devised medical care programmes.
Education
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery - Medical and Health Sciences
Stellenbosch University
South AfricaMatric -
Plumstead High School
South Africa Skills
Clinical Skills
- Diagnostic reasoning and treatment
- Rational prescribing of medications
- Health counseling
- Follow up care
- Clinical Examination skills
- IV-line insertion
- Venesection techniques
- Lumbar puncture
- Central IV catheter placement
- Hemodialysis line placement
- Intercostal drain management
Languages
English
Native
Afrikaans
Fluent
Xhosa
Elementary
Certification
Basic Life Support Service provider
Previous Qualification Ante-neonatal life support till February 2026
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical doctor
Department of Health
04.2025 - 03.2026
Medical doctor
Western Cap Department of Health
03.2023 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery - Medical and Health Sciences
Stellenbosch University
Matric -
Plumstead High School