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Sinokwethemba Biyela

Medical Doctor
Johannesburg

Summary

Dynamic Medical Officer with a proven track record at Sizwe T.D Hospital, enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based practices. Skilled in Chronic Disease Management and excelling in Multidisciplinary team collaboration, I've led initiatives like the Delaminid Clinical Access Programme, significantly improving MDR/XDR TB patient care. Committed to lifelong learning and professional development.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Officer

Sizwe T.D Hospital
Edenvale
07.2015 - Current
  • Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based medical practices and protocols.
  • Adult management of MDR/XDR TB disease and follow up care.
  • Paediatric MDR/XDR TB disease expert inpatient care and follow up.
  • Patient management in a Multi disciplinary Team.
  • Reviewed complex cases alongside colleagues during peer consultations to develop consensus on appropriate courses of action for challenging scenarios.
  • Involved in the Delaminid Clinical Access Programme by enrolling new patients, following them up and reporting any adverse events.
  • Involved in the hospital covid response readiness and staff training in 2020.
  • Chairperson of Mortality Meeting.
  • Member of Hospital ethics committee.
  • Member of hospital PTC committee.

Paediatric Medical Officer

Leratong Hospital
11.2013 - 07.2014
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based medical practices and protocols.
  • Paediatric in patient care and follow up.
  • Neonatal care in both neonatal ward and NICU.
  • Mentored junior medical staff members through hands-on training sessions, reinforcing key concepts and guiding their professional growth.

Paediatric Medical Officer

Newcastle Provincial Hospital
01.2013 - 10.2013
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based medical practices and protocols.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction with thorough assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
  • Neonatal and NICU patient care and follow up.
  • Paediatric patient care.
  • Mentored junior medical staff members through hands-on training sessions. Overseeing medical interns.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with advances in medicine and enhance clinical skills.

Community Service Doctor

Themba Hospital
01.2012 - 12.2012
  • Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
  • Casualty patient management.
  • Surgical department patient care and follow up.
  • Paediatric and neonatal department patient care and follow up.
  • Local clinics family medicine rotation.

Medical Intern

Newcastle Provincial Hospital
Newcastle
01.2011 - 12.2011
  • Completed daily rounds to check on patients and identify any reasons for concern.
  • Responded to medical emergencies to help stabilize and treat patients.
  • Rotated through Paediatrics, Family Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Medical Intern

Madadeni Provincial Hospital
01.2010 - 12.2010
  • Responded to medical emergencies to help stabilize and treat patients.
  • Completed daily rounds to check on patients and identify any reasons for concern.
  • Wrote detailed and professional progress notes for each patient, outlining notable events and examinations findings.
  • Roated through Family medicine, Surgery, Orthopaedics, Internal Medicine, Pyschiatry, Anaesthetics Departments.

Education

Diploma in HIV Medicine - Medical

Colleges of Medicine of South Africa
04.2001 -

MBChB - Bachelors of Medicine And Bachelors of Surgery

University of KwaZulu-Natal
Durban, South Africa
04.2001 -

High School - High School

Sacred Heart Secondary School
Verulam, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Patient Health Education

Clinical education

Discharge Planning

Patient relationship management

Chronic Disease Management

Internal Medicine

Palliative Care

Dermatology Basics

Team Collaboration

Adaptability and Flexibility

Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Interpersonal Skills

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
IsiZulu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
SeSotho
Elementary (A2)

Interests

Music

Travel

Timeline

Medical Officer

Sizwe T.D Hospital
07.2015 - Current

Paediatric Medical Officer

Leratong Hospital
11.2013 - 07.2014

Paediatric Medical Officer

Newcastle Provincial Hospital
01.2013 - 10.2013

Community Service Doctor

Themba Hospital
01.2012 - 12.2012

Medical Intern

Newcastle Provincial Hospital
01.2011 - 12.2011

Medical Intern

Madadeni Provincial Hospital
01.2010 - 12.2010

Diploma in HIV Medicine - Medical

Colleges of Medicine of South Africa
04.2001 -

MBChB - Bachelors of Medicine And Bachelors of Surgery

University of KwaZulu-Natal
04.2001 -

High School - High School

Sacred Heart Secondary School
04.2001 -
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