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Zenande Sikhakhane

Medical Doctor
Durban

Summary

Dedicated medical doctor with experience in both acute presentations and chronic disease management. Adaptable in resource-limited settings and committed to delivering safe and patient centred care while continuously developing clinical skills.

Overview

3
3
Languages
4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

General Practitioner (Long-term Locum)

Inanda Medi Centre
04.2026 - Current
  • Worked independently in a private primary care environment while maintaining appropriate clinical standards.
  • Provided reproductive, sexual and women's health services including contraception counseling, pregnancy testing and antenatal assessments.
  • Performed and interpreted basic obstetric ultrasounds.
  • Performed minor procedures and wound management.
  • Educated patients on preventive healthcare measures and lifestyle modifications.
  • Identified patients requiring escalation of care and arranged appropriate referral as required.
  • Managed patient records using electronic health record systems efficiently.
  • Stayed current on medical advancements through continuous professional development opportunities such as workshops and online courses

Community Service Medical Officer

Phoenix Community Health Centre
01.2025 - 12.2025
  • Learnt how to independently manage acute and chronic patients in an outpatient setting.
  • Gained experience in maternal health including antenatal care, labour ward duties, obstetric emergencies and neonatal resuscitation.
  • Gained experience in child health, the IMCI and appropriate identification, management and transfer of children requiring referral.
  • Providing comprehensive primary care services including HIV and TB management.
  • Provided psychiatric care in a primary care setting in conjunction with a multi-disciplinary team.

Intern

Pietermaritzburg Complex
01.2023 - 12.2024
  • Gained procedural competence such as fracture management, performing caesarean sections, airway management including intubation skills, chest drain and central line insertions
  • Participated in ward rounds and ward management of patients.
  • Participated in academic activities including presentations and teaching activities.
  • Managed patients at different levels of care learning the referral system and continuity of care.

Education

Bachelor of Medicine And Surgery -

University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
04.2001 -

National Senior Certificate -

Grace College
Hilton, South Africa
04.2001 -

Additional Information

  • Basic Life Support (2024)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (2024)
  • Paediatric Advanced Life Support (2025)
  • Dispensing license (PHISA) (2026)
  • Basic ultrasound course (2026)
  • 18 Lead ECG Course (2026)

References

Dr Badat (Medical Supervisor)

Phone: 079 122 1145

Dr Mbaya (Consultant)

Phone: 082 409 5188

Dr Ramraj (Consultant)

Phone: 082 650 4864

Timeline

General Practitioner (Long-term Locum)

Inanda Medi Centre
04.2026 - Current

Community Service Medical Officer

Phoenix Community Health Centre
01.2025 - 12.2025

Intern

Pietermaritzburg Complex
01.2023 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Medicine And Surgery -

University of Cape Town
04.2001 -

National Senior Certificate -

Grace College
04.2001 -
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