Dr Nikkeeta Dawduth
SPECIALIST FAMILY PHYSICIAN
Summary
Passionate clinician with a patient-centered biopsychosocial approach. Interest in health systems management enhances commitment to evidence-based, tailored healthcare. View clinical encounters as opportunities for health promotion on individual and population level. Support ward-based outreach programs to serve the community. Goal is to create practical, sustainable, and resource-efficient evidence-based care for the community.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Specialist Family Physician
Kwa-Zulu Natal Department of Health
04.2024 - Current
- Served as Acting Medical Manager in the absence of the Medical Manager, ensuring the smooth operation of medical services.
- Led and supervised a multidisciplinary team of doctors and allied health professionals, providing guidance and support for their clinical work.
- Conducted regular consultant ward rounds and daily outpatient reviews and consultations, ensuring high-quality patient care and efficient clinical management.
- Chaired Clinical Governance meetings, overseeing the quality and safety of clinical practices and ensuring adherence to healthcare standards and regulations.
- Established and created integrated academic programs aimed at fostering collaboration and professional growth between medical and allied health professionals.
- Currently liaising with the University of KwaZulu-Natal to establish an HPCSA-accredited site for medical students and family medicine registrars.
- To be appointed as an Associate Lecturer, contributing to the academic development of future healthcare professionals.
Medical Officer (Family Medicine)
Thelle Mogerane Regional Hospital
11.2022 - 03.2024
- Conducted patient consultations, providing detailed assessments and treatment plans in the outpatient department.
- Ensured patient care was delivered efficiently and with a high level of professionalism.
- Assisted in managing patient flow and ensured that patients received timely care.
- Served as the Acting Head of the Outpatient Department during the manager's absence, overseeing daily operations and decision-making processes.
- Coordinated with medical staff to ensure that all department protocols were followed and that patient needs were met.
Family Medicine Registrar
Department of Health Gauteng
03.2018 - 10.2022
- Clinical Rotations:
- HIV/infectious Diseases - Hillbrow CHC (Apr 2018 - June 2018)
- COPC/PHC - Chiawelo CHC (July 2018 - Sept 2018)
- Child Health - CHBAH & Hillbrow (Oct 2018 - Dec 2018)
- Emergency Medicine - Helen Joseph Hospital (January 2019)
- Internal Medicine - Helen Joseph Hospital (Feb 2019 - March 2019)
- Women's Health OBGYN - CHBAH + Edenvale Hospital (Apr 2019 - June 2019)
- PHC - Chiawelo CHC - (June 2019 - Oct 2019)
- Mental Health (Psychiatry) - Helen Joseph Hospital (Nov 2019 - Jan 2019)
- Surgery - HJH (Feb 2020)
- PHC - Discoverers (March 2020 - May 2020)
- Orthopaedics - CHBAH (Jun 2020)
- ENT/Dermatology/Ophthalmology (Jun 2020 - Sep 2020)
- Anaesthetics - HJH + Edenvale Hospital (Oct 2020 - March 2021)
- Palliative Care - CBAH (Apr 2021 - May 2021)
Medical Officer
Gauteng Department of Health
07.2017 - 03.2018
- JHB General Hospital CMJAH
- Units: Haematology, Oncology, Renal, Infectious disease
Medical Officer
ER Consulting
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Hospital name: Greenacres Hospital - (Port Elizabeth)
- Hospital name: Alberlito Hospital - (Durban)
- Hospital name: Olivedale Hospital - (Johannesburg)
Community Service
Eastern Cape Department of Health
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Intensive Care Unit (Feb 2015 - June 2015)
- Internal Medicine (July 2015 - Dec 2015)
Intern
KZN Department of Health
01.2013 - 12.2014
Education
Fellowship of the College of Family Physicians -
College of Medicine South Africa
04-2022
MMED in Family Medicine - MMED in Family Medicine
University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa 06.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery -
Walter Sisulu University
01.2003 - 2012.12
High School - Mathematics, English, Afrikaans, Physical Science, Biology, History
New West Secondary High School
12-2007
Certification
BLS-HCP - Basic Life Support Certificate, 2015, 2017, 2020
Mp Number
MP0764752
Personal Information
- ID Number: 8912010179081
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code 08 with Vehicle
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Specialist Family Physician
Kwa-Zulu Natal Department of Health
04.2024 - Current
Medical Officer (Family Medicine)
Thelle Mogerane Regional Hospital
11.2022 - 03.2024
MMED in Family Medicine - MMED in Family Medicine
University of Witwatersrand
06.2022 - Current
Family Medicine Registrar
Department of Health Gauteng
03.2018 - 10.2022
Medical Officer
Gauteng Department of Health
07.2017 - 03.2018
Medical Officer
ER Consulting
01.2016 - 12.2016
Community Service
Eastern Cape Department of Health
01.2015 - 12.2015
Intern
KZN Department of Health
01.2013 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery -
Walter Sisulu University
01.2003 - 2012.12
Fellowship of the College of Family Physicians -
College of Medicine South Africa
High School - Mathematics, English, Afrikaans, Physical Science, Biology, History
New West Secondary High School
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