Zipho Mbatha
Ladysmith,KwaZulu-Natal
Summary
I hold MBChb (UKZN) , successfully completed Basic surgical skills course(SMU), Basic Orthopaedic skills course(Wits) and FCS(SA) Primaries(CMSA).
Experience in management of Orthopaedic Emergencies and Complex Orthopaedic Surgeries.
Professionalism, hard working, disciplined and willing to learn
Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving.
Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Medical Officer
Ladysmith Regional Hospital
Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal
2019.01 - Current
- Gained experience in orthopaedic patients care.
- improved academically to help bring a high quality service to orthopaedic patients
- improved my communication skills and helped become a better team player.
- Got involved in the teaching and learning, attended as many orthopaedic courses as possible to improve my knowledge and teaching of junior colleagues
- improved skills, professionalism, clinical care and management complex orthopaedic cases
community service medical doctor
Ladysmith Regional Hospital
Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal
2018.01 - 2018.12
- Worked in a Orthopaedic Department for entire 12 months of community service.
- Attended acutely ill patients in the emergency trauma department where I grew confidence and knowledge in the management of orthopaedic emergencies.
- Attended and managed patients in the orthopaedic outpatient department.
- Gained experience in orthopaedic procedures like application of Plaster Of Paris (POP), joints injections and assisted in orthopaedic theatre cases.
- Main surgeon in simpe orthopaedic operations like Surgical Debridements and Incision & Drainage of simple septic cases like hand abscesses
Medical intern
Tembisa Hospital
Ekurhuleni , Gauteng
2016.01 - 2017.12
- Achieved proficiency in basic clinical care of patients in the emergency department, outpatient department and inpatients . This includes taking bloods for testing and inserting IV lines and preoperative preparations.
- Fostered a supportive environment for anxious patients via effective communication techniques.
- Improved patient care by conducting thorough medical history and clinical examinations, investigations and management of patients (under a senior supervision)
- Performed various administrative tasks efficiently, reducing workload for senior staff members.
Education
Bachelor Of Medicine & Surgery - Health
University Of KwaZulu Natal
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal 01/2010 - 12/2015
Matric - NCS
Sizathina High School
Estcourt, KwaZulu-Natal 01/2005 - 12/2009
Skills
- Calm under pressure
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Team building/ player
- Leadership
- Good Hands
- Basic surgical & orthopaedic skills
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
IsiZulu
Fluent
Affiliations
- I enjoy playing Chess and reading self-improvement books
Certification
Basic Surgical Skills Course Certification
Basic Orthopaedic Skills Course Certification
FCS (SA) Primaries
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Officer
Ladysmith Regional Hospital
2019.01 - Current
community service medical doctor
Ladysmith Regional Hospital
2018.01 - 2018.12
Medical intern
Tembisa Hospital
2016.01 - 2017.12
Bachelor Of Medicine & Surgery - Health
University Of KwaZulu Natal
01/2010 - 12/2015
Matric - NCS
Sizathina High School
01/2005 - 12/2009