Sinethemba Taho
Medical Officer
Summary
Dedicated Community Service Medical Officer with a proven track record at the Eastern Cape Department of Health, specializing in disease prevention strategies and performing minor surgical procedures. Excelled in patient health education and confidentiality, significantly enhancing community health awareness. Achieved comprehensive skills during medical internship, focusing on diagnostic testing and patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Service Medical Officer
Eastern Cape Department of Health
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Maintained up-to-date medical knowledge through continuous professional development activities and training sessions.
- Conduct medical procedures such as appropriate history taking, physical examination, minor surgical procedures
- Educate public on preventive measures such as early detection of diseases to improve community health and reduce medical emergencies.
- Treated patients with acute (emergencies) and chronic health problems.
Medical Intern
Eastern Cape Department of Health
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Completed daily rounds to check on patients and identify any reasons for concern.
- Interviewed patients and added key details to medical histories.
- Wrote detailed and professional progress notes for each patient, outlining notable events and examinations findings.
- Participate and engage in ward rounds
- Achieved required skills and knowledge necessary to complete internship as per logbook.
Education
Bachelor of Medicine And Surgery - Medical And Surgical Sciences
Universidad De Ciencias Medicas De La Habana,
Cuba 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Hexagon High School
Queenstown 04.2001 -
Skills
Patient confidentiality
Disease prevention strategies
Diagnostic testing
Minor surgical procedures
Patient health education
References
Dr K Kayembe (Medical officer | CMH Family Medicine Department)
0729922956
Dr S Okafor (Family Medicine Consultant Casualty of Frontier Hospital)
0833780773
Timeline
Community Service Medical Officer
Eastern Cape Department of Health
01.2024 - 12.2024
Medical Intern
Eastern Cape Department of Health
01.2021 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Medicine And Surgery - Medical And Surgical Sciences
Universidad De Ciencias Medicas De La Habana,
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Hexagon High School
04.2001 -
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