Rotshidzwa Phaswana
Clinical Associate
Polokwane
Summary
Clinical Associate graduate from the University of Pretoria with 2+ years of professional experience; Possess practical approach to problem solving, excellent patient care and leadership skills. Interested in enhancing career by branching further into being a skilled clinical medical practitioner and surgeon with extensive experience in patient care, diagnosis and providing quality medical services. Adept at managing medical teams and resolving complex medical cases with utmost precision. Possess outstanding organizational, negotiation, and communication skills with strong capabilities in providing exceptional patient care that meet and exceed expectations. A passionate healthcare provider, coupled with drive for self-growth and development through learning and research.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
District Manager and Clinical Associate
PULSE HEALTH SOLUTIONS
Capricorn District
4 2024 - Current
- MMC District coordination includes supervision of teams tasks, project management through administrative and clinical support.
- Managed subcontractors, ensuring quality workmanship and adherence to project timelines and specifications.
- Compiling and reporting of weekly and monthly program reports and presentations to Operations manager, and funders.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Oversaw all daily office operations and equipment maintenance.
- Oversaw budget management, consistently delivering projects within allocated financial resources.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained new workers.
- Provision and performing of male medical circumcisions, includes identifying, reporting and managing of Adverse Events.
- Coordinate VMMC program with Department of Health within district.
- Enhanced reputation through community involvement, developing partnerships with local organizations and participating in charitable events and campaigns.
Clinical Practitioner
24HRS MED JELLICO CENTRE
Witbank
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Conducted thorough assessments to accurately diagnose patients' conditions and recommend appropriate interventions.
- Emergency medicine care provision.
Clinical Associate Team Lead
RIGHT TO CARE
City Of Tshwane
2 2024 - 4 2024
- Ensure that all work is executed safely within budget and timeframe, and weekly reporting to Operations manager.
- Scheduling of project, creation and implantation of demand creation activities
- Handle all HR related issues on site, planning and organizing
- Provision of Safe MMC procedure, Adverse events reporting and management
- Supervision, coaching of subordinates and provision of in-service training
- Maintaining accurate and complete medical records
- Collaborating and partnering with DoH, Wits RHI and local NGOs to meet clients demands.
Clinical Practitioner
VUNENE MEDICAL CENTRE
Giyani
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Conduct medical consults and assessments
- Diagnose and treatment of Illnesses
- Prescribing and Administering medications and other therapies
- Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and procedures
- Referring patients to specialists where necessary and applicable
- Monitoring patients health conditions and progress
- Counseling and advice patients in lifestyle choices
- Maintaining accurate and complete medical records
- Collaborating with other Healthcare professionals to provide Comprehensive and multidisciplinary care.
Clinical Associate
RIGHT TO CARE
Middelburg
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Perform medical male circumcisions above 15 years and adults
- Pre and post operation monitoring
- Identify and management of adverse reactions and counseling.
Clinical Associate
ORCHID MEDICAL CENTER
Middelburg
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Medical consultations
- Voluntary male medical circumcisions above 10 years and adults
- Vitamin drips
- Skin care treatments
- Acute and chronic treatment
- Family planning
- Men's health
- Pap smear.
Clinical Associate
DR. C.J. NDHLOVU & PARTNERS
Mpumalanga Healthcare Solutions inc
02.2023 - 04.2023
- General consultations (history taking and physical examinations)
- Formulate diagnosis (ICD10 coding) and 3 stage assessment
- Order and interpret investigations (Bed side tests, Bloods, X-rays, sonar, etc.)
- Antenatal care and child’s health
- Counseling on diets/lifestyle modifications and family planning methods
- Develop management plan and dispense medications
- Prescribe medications up to schedule IV, above that co-sign by GP
- Issuing sick notes and facilitate referrals with specialists, admissions and discharges in private sector
- Perform minor procedures
- Aesthetics clinics (IV drips administration)
- Private practice management includes fillings, stock management and task team coordination.
Surgical Clinician
PEACEMED
Nkomazi
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Perform voluntary male medical circumcision from 10 years.
- Reviews and follow ups
- Pre and post counseling.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Public Health
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa 09.2024 - Current
Doctor of Medicine: Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice -
University of Pretoria
Pretoria 02.2019 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science: Biochemistry -
University of Pretoria
Pretoria 01.2017 - 10.2019
Certificate of Higher Education: Matric: National Senior Certificate -
Masiza High School
Polokwane 02.2012 - 12.2016
Skills
Projects management and Implementation
Site coordination, safety, and leadership
Circumcision specialist
Basic sonar/ultrasound, Antenatal and Childs care
General consult, Dispensary and prescribing
Aesthetics procedures
Good communication and planning
Emergency care, ACLS, BLS, CPR and ICD Coding
Languages
Xitsonga
Tshivenda
English
Isizulu
Sepedi
Setswana
Timeline
Post Graduate Diploma - Public Health
University of Pretoria
09.2024 - Current
Clinical Practitioner
VUNENE MEDICAL CENTRE
10.2023 - 01.2024
Clinical Practitioner
24HRS MED JELLICO CENTRE
08.2023 - 08.2024
Clinical Associate
RIGHT TO CARE
06.2023 - 08.2023
Clinical Associate
ORCHID MEDICAL CENTER
06.2023 - 08.2023
Clinical Associate
DR. C.J. NDHLOVU & PARTNERS
02.2023 - 04.2023
Surgical Clinician
PEACEMED
12.2022 - 01.2023
Doctor of Medicine: Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice -
University of Pretoria
02.2019 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science: Biochemistry -
University of Pretoria
01.2017 - 10.2019
Certificate of Higher Education: Matric: National Senior Certificate -
Masiza High School
02.2012 - 12.2016
District Manager and Clinical Associate
PULSE HEALTH SOLUTIONS
4 2024 - Current
Clinical Associate Team Lead
RIGHT TO CARE
2 2024 - 4 2024
Personal Information
Nationality: South African
References
- Dr. R. Masingi, Practice Manager, VUNENE MEDICAL CENTRE, 0673622366
- Dr. VP. Shebambo, Physician & Supervisor, 24HRS JELLICO MED CENTRE, 0613462673
- Dr. CJ. Ndhlovu, CEO & Supervisor, DR CJ NDHLOVU & PARTNERS, 0646191160
- Mr. Benny Magedi, Operational Manager, RIGHT TO CARE, Witbank, 0725182815
- Ms. Lebogang Mokone, Program Coordinator, RIGHT TO CARE, Tshwane, 0626547745
Certifications/Trainings
1. Voluntary Male Medical Circumcision (NDoH/JPS-Africa/FPD)
2. VMMC Demand Generation (FPD)
3. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Medtigo, USA)
4. Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) (FPD)
5. Basic Life Support (BLS) (JPS Africa/FPD)
6. VMMC Adverse Events and Emergencies (JPS Africa/FPD)
License
Code 10
Personal Information
Nationality: South African
References
- Mr. Nathi Ndlovu, VMMC Programme Manager, PULSE HEALTH SOLUTIONS, 0792532685
- Dr. R. Masingi, Practice Manager, VUNENE MEDICAL CENTRE, 0673622366
- Dr. VP. Shebambo, Physician & Supervisor, 24HRS JELLICO MED CENTRE, 0613462673
- Dr. CJ. Ndhlovu, CEO & Supervisor, DR CJ NDHLOVU & PARTNERS, 0646191160
- Mr. Benny Magedi, Operational Manager, RIGHT TO CARE, Witbank, 0725182815
- Ms. Lebogang Mokone, Program Coordinator, RIGHT TO CARE, Tshwane, 0626547745
Certifications/Trainings
1. Voluntary Male Medical Circumcision (NDoH/JPS-Africa/FPD)
2. VMMC Demand Generation (FPD)
3. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Medtigo, USA)
4. Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) (FPD)
5. Basic Life Support (BLS) (JPS Africa/FPD)
6. VMMC Adverse Events and Emergencies (JPS Africa/FPD)