Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Additional Information
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Nomthandazo Sithole

Medical Officer
Hammarsdale Mpumalanga Township

Summary

Dynamic and empathetic Medical Officer with proven expertise in emergency care and community health initiatives at Gj Crookes Hospital and Ngwelezana Hospital. Excelled in teamwork and critical thinking, significantly improving patient outcomes. Skilled in mentoring and computer literacy, adept at leading teams to deliver high-quality healthcare services. Demonstrated exceptional adaptability and professional integrity in fast-paced environments.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Officer Intern

Department of Health ,Ngwelezana Tertiary Hospital
01.2022 - 12.2023
  • Collaborated closely with specialists on complex cases requiring advanced expertise or specialized treatments.
  • Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability by effectively navigating various clinical rotations, including emergency medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine, and surgery.
  • Gained medical and professional confidence in managing patient with little supervision.
  • Provided high-quality emergency care under pressure, stabilizing patients'' conditions until definitive interventions could be performed.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients to facilitate open communication regarding their health concerns and treatment goals.
  • Actively sought feedback from mentors and colleagues to continuously improve clinical skills and knowledge base.
  • Strengthened interdisciplinary collaboration by actively participating in team meetings and case conferences with fellow healthcare professionals.

Community Service Medical Officer

Department of Health, Gj Crookes Hosipal
01.2024 - Current
  • Improved community health outcomes through proactive disease prevention initiatives.
  • Diagnosed and treated or referred patients to relevant specialties.
  • Utilized evidence-based practices (guidelines) to deliver high-quality patient care and support.
  • Participated in intern training through, advice and teaching of certain medical procedures.
  • Overtime was done in the district hospital casualty, providing exposure to various emergencies from pediatric, gynecological ,surgical ,orthopedics and medical .
  • Managing critically ill and ventilated patients before transfer to various specialties.

Education

Pinetown Girls' High School
Pinetown, South Africa
04.2001 -

M.D. - MBCHB, South Africa

University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
04.2001 -

Advanced Trauma Life Support
KZN: Advance Life Academy
07.2024

Basic Life Support
Summit Medical Training
08.2024

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Summit Medical Training
08.2024

EPOCUS -Basic Course
Emergency Medicine Society Of South Africa (EMSSA)
08.2024

Paediatric Life Support
Academy Of Advanced Life Support
12.2024

Skills

  • Teamwork

  • Team leader

  • Professional

  • Empathy

  • Communication

  • Confident

  • Critical thinking

  • Mentoring and teaching

  • Integrity

  • Computer literacy

  • Organized

Additional Information

Gender : Female

Race : African

Marital Status : Single

Identity Number : 9704241087087

Home Language : IsiZulu

Drivers License : C1


References


1. Dr Govender 

     Relationship : Consultant Supervisor (Family physician)

      Contact : 0833909978

 2. Dr Innocent Nwachukwu

      Relationship: Intern curator , Emergency Medicine Specialist

      Contact number: 0721302557

3.  Dr Harbour 

     Relationship :Consultant supervisor (Family physician)

     Contact number: 0721302557

4.   Dr Kuvuala 

      Relationship : Clinical Manager eShowe Hospital

      Contact: 0846640069

5.  Dr Kgabo 

     Relationship : Medical Manager GJ Crookes Hospital 

     Contact :0829785267

6.   Name:  Mr Mgudlandlu

      Relationship: Pastor

      Contact : 0822904585

Timeline

Community Service Medical Officer

Department of Health, Gj Crookes Hosipal
01.2024 - Current

Medical Officer Intern

Department of Health ,Ngwelezana Tertiary Hospital
01.2022 - 12.2023

Pinetown Girls' High School
04.2001 -

M.D. - MBCHB, South Africa

University of Cape Town
04.2001 -

Advanced Trauma Life Support

Basic Life Support

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

EPOCUS -Basic Course

Paediatric Life Support

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