Pako Azhanani
Grade 2 Medical Officer
Lichtenburg
Work Preference
Summary
Dedicated medical doctor with nine years of clinical experience, recognized for hard work and a genuine passion for patient care. Extensive expertise in obstetric care and emergency situations, including complex cesarean deliveries, along with a solid foundation in managing a diverse range of medical and surgical conditions. Proven professional in operational management, consistently driving efficient processes and optimizing performance through strategic implementation aligned with organizational goals. Renowned for adaptability and reliability in dynamic environments, ensuring seamless team operations and the successful achievement of objectives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Officer Grade 2
General De La Rey Hospital
05.2024 - Current
- Increased patient satisfaction with thorough assessments, clear communication, and empathetic bedside manner.
- Diagnosed and treated patients in maternity and those suffering from chronic conditions.
- Customized patient education materials to address diverse needs of hospital's patient population, enhancing understanding and engagement.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and attentive care during consultations and treatments.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to optimize clinical processes and enhance overall patient care standards.
- Enhanced collaboration among healthcare team members for optimal patient care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions to raise awareness.
Acting Clinical Manager
Gelukspan District Hospital
01.2021 - 06.2022
- I have had multiple acting clinical manager roles in Gelukspan Hospital, often lasting up to 2 weeks, every other month.
- Senior medical officer liaison for sub-districts (3) for obstetrics (Ratlou, Tswaing, Mafikeng sub-districts). I am available for consultation for obstetric patients day and night from all clinics in my 3 sub-districts (Ratlou, Tswaing, and Mafikeng) telephonically for advice and referrals.
- Monthly presentations on all neonatal mortality cases, chairperson of meetings with District management, since 2019.
Medical Officer
Gelukspan District Hospital
06.2019 - 06.2022
- 1 year community service (once posts were available) in casualty, medical and surgical wards in a rural district hospital
- 2 years as the senior medical officer of the maternity
- Streamlined clinic operations, implementing efficient scheduling and documentation practices.
- Streamlined referral processes for specialty services, ensuring timely access to necessary evaluations and treatments for patients.
Independent Practitioner
Kempton Park
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Single handedly ran a private practice with a daily turnover of 60+ patients mostly with acute nonemergency conditions in a high pressure big city clinic in Johannesburg
Independent Practitioner
Rustenburg
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Primarily centered near the mine, providing patient centered medico-psycho-social care plans for mostly men living away from their families
Medical Internship
Mafikeng Proncial Hospital
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Completed 2 years mandatory medical internship rotating through various departments including Internal medicine, Surgery, Casualty, Orthopaedics.
- Developed keen interest in certain departments and was permitted to work extra hours in Surgery, Radiology, Emergency medicine and ICU
Education
Pre-medical programme -
University of Botswana
01.2009
MBChB - undefined
University of Pretoria
01.2016
Skills
Patient counseling
References
- Dr. Mothupi, HOD Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Mafikeng Provincial Hospital
- Dr. Leburu, Clinical Manager, Gelukspan District Hospital
Work Availability
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Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 12 staff members.
Timeline
Medical Officer Grade 2
General De La Rey Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Acting Clinical Manager
Gelukspan District Hospital
01.2021 - 06.2022
Medical Officer
Gelukspan District Hospital
06.2019 - 06.2022
Independent Practitioner
Kempton Park
01.2019 - 06.2019
Independent Practitioner
Rustenburg
07.2018 - 12.2018
Medical Internship
Mafikeng Proncial Hospital
06.2016 - 06.2018
MBChB - undefined
University of Pretoria
Pre-medical programme -
University of Botswana