Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Surgical Skills
Community Projects
Interests And Competencies
Personal Information
References
Accomplishments
Interests
chess, soccer, reading
Timeline
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Thabo Nchabeleng

Thabo Nchabeleng

Medical Officer Grade 1
Johannesburg

Summary

I'm highly experienced medical officer proven to deliver exemplary level of healthcare service delivery to patients. Coordinate admission and discharge of patients. Plan and implement strategies for developing improved health care management. Proven problem solver and excellent communicator. Strong organizational skills, superb understanding of data collection and performance metrics. Recognized for staff development leading to high performing teams. Very well vested in principles of sound clinical care.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Medical Officer Grade 1

Department Of Health, Gauteng
03.2024 - Current
  • Recognition and management of otorhinolaryngology (ENT) emergencies
  • Management of critically ill ENT inpatients
  • Performing incisional, excisional biopsies, adenotosillectomy, I&D and debridement of head & abscess, indirect and direct laryngoscopy.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team to management of patients.

Medical Officer Grade 1

ST Rita's Hospital
1 2023 - 02.2024
  • Continued to provide comprehensive medical care, manage surgical inpatients and outpatients as well as contribute to administrative functions of department.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in trauma approach and management, ensuring highest standard of patient care
  • Additionally, I have developed expertise in medical documentation and record-keeping, optimizing accuracy and efficiency in department.

Community Service

Saint Rita's Regional Hospital
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Consultation, history taking, examination, clinical assessment, management procedures and ensuring continuity of patient care.
  • Delivering clinical care to all in-patient in service unit, performing outpatient clinical duties and to schedule follow-up outpatient appointments as well as keep proper clinical records.
  • Analyzed trends and data to inform decision-making and better patient care.
  • Implemented strategies to increase public awareness of health promotion in order to prevent, early diagnose and treatment of burden of communicable and non communicable diseases as well as rehabilitation into society post morbidity.

Medical Internship Program

Mankweng/Polokwane Complex Hospital
1 2020 - 12.2021
  • Advocate and ensure promotion of good health and treatment compliance among patients.
  • Better utilization of resources such as laboratory and blood products.
  • Drawing of bloods, updating treatment charts, booking complementary investigations, bone marrow aspirations, applied basic life support measures.
  • Prepared written summaries of meeting discussions to ensure clear communication throughout team while promoting accountability for action items.
  • Actively participated in team meetings, offering insightful suggestions that led to innovative problem-solving strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBCHB) - Health Sciences

University of Pretoria/Cuba
Gauteng, South Africa
12.2019

Bachelor of Honour's Degree - Molecular And Life Sciences

University of Limpopo
Limpopo, South Africa
04.2001 -

Paediatrics Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Medical Emergencies

Claassen & Claassen Training Services
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
04.2001 -

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Medical Emergencies

Best Care Training Services
Pretoria, Gauteng
04.2001 -

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) - Trauma & Emergency

Trauma Society of South Africa
Free State, South Africa
04.2001 -

Primary of The Fellowship of The College of South - General Surgery

Colleges Medicine of South Africa (CMSA)
Gauteng, South Africa
04.2001 -

Diploma in Primary Emergency Medicine (DipPEC) - Trauma And Emergency

The Colleges of Medicine of South Africa
Gauteng, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Delivery of clinical services to critically ill patients
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    Surgical Skills

    • Appendectomy
    • Above knee and below knee amputations
    • Lumpectomy
    • Debridement
    • Hydrocelectomy
    • Paraumbilical hernia repair
    • Excisional and incisional biopsies

    Community Projects

    • Dipuo Kgaphola foundation - Grade 12 Career Guidance
    • Fetakgomo municipality - Educational support for high school learners.
    • Sekhukhune district - Community outreach program for pending surgical procedure

    Interests And Competencies

    • General surgery
    • Ability to supervise and mentor junior doctors, medical students, nursing, and allied health professionals facilitating their professional growth and development.
    • Attending educational workshops and webinars to improve my knowledge and skills in medical service delivery.
    • Data collection, analysis, and reviews for patients.
    • Case presentations to enhance multidisciplinary intervention and problem solving.
    • Proven commitment to patient care, focusing on improving the quality of care and reducing medical litigation through sound clinical practices
    • I am dedicated to providing continuous uninterrupted care to patients, including after-hour duties during nights, weekends, and public holidays.

    Personal Information

    • Date of Birth: 07/24/90
    • Gender: Male
    • Nationality: South African
    • Driving License: Code 10 (C1)

    References

    • Dr Masege D, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, HOD Otorhinolaryngology, 0827801118
    • Dr Monyai P, Saint Rita's Hospital, former clinical manger, 0795629324
    • Dr Maphutha T.J, Saint Rita's Hospital, Deputy HOD Surgical department, 079 355 1140
    • Dr Emam T.A.C, ST Ritas hospital, HOD Surgery & consultant, 0765139835
    • Dr Rampai, University of Pretoria/Kalafong Hospital, lecturer & mentor, 0725544562

    Accomplishments

    I'm highly vested in research. In 2013 I did research at Loskop Damn which was published in 2014. It was one of the key researches in identifying cause of high mortality of fishes at above mentioned Damn.


    Title: Microcystin-LR equivalent concentrations in fish tissue during a postbloom Microcystis exposure in Loskop Dam, South Africa.

    Nchabeleng, T.; Cheng, P.; Oberholster, Paul Johan; Botha, A-M; Smit, Willem J.; Luus-Powell, W.J

    Interests

    Gaining experience in Intensive care unit to improve patient care

    Ground-breaking research

    Head and neck surgery

    chess, soccer, reading

    Chess unlock the analytical thinking while soccer improve cardiovascular system and emotional stability

    Timeline

    Medical Officer Grade 1

    Department Of Health, Gauteng
    03.2024 - Current

    Community Service

    Saint Rita's Regional Hospital
    01.2022 - 12.2022

    Bachelor of Honour's Degree - Molecular And Life Sciences

    University of Limpopo
    04.2001 -

    Paediatrics Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Medical Emergencies

    Claassen & Claassen Training Services
    04.2001 -

    Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Medical Emergencies

    Best Care Training Services
    04.2001 -

    Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) - Trauma & Emergency

    Trauma Society of South Africa
    04.2001 -

    Primary of The Fellowship of The College of South - General Surgery

    Colleges Medicine of South Africa (CMSA)
    04.2001 -

    Diploma in Primary Emergency Medicine (DipPEC) - Trauma And Emergency

    The Colleges of Medicine of South Africa
    04.2001 -

    Medical Officer Grade 1

    ST Rita's Hospital
    1 2023 - 02.2024

    Medical Internship Program

    Mankweng/Polokwane Complex Hospital
    1 2020 - 12.2021

    Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBCHB) - Health Sciences

    University of Pretoria/Cuba
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