Pursuing a job where I can feel challenged and use my bachelor's degree in medicine and bachelor’s degree in surgery to help patients not only to treat their conditions but understand them as well. Aspiring to use my critical analysis and effective communication as a doctor so I can impact change in the medical community and society as well. Looking to work in a dynamic environment as a driven and goal-oriented doctor.
Dr. SALAD ZAINAB JAMA holds a bachelor’s degree in medicine and bachelor’s degree in surgery from the University of Nairobi. My extensive experience and expertise in the medical field as a medical officer has equipped me in the vast knowledge in taking history, doing physical examination, ordering of appropriate investigations, making of diagnoses and management of different illnesses and taking part of referral process, giving health talks to the community on various health conditions, risk factors, management and prevention.
· Clerkship and examination of patients, ordering of laboratory tests and making radiological imaging requests to come to a diagnosis.
· Performing some surgeries and assisting in surgeries while under the guidance and supervision of qualified personnel.
· Collection of samples for laboratory testing.
· Consult with other specialized medical practitioners in the care of the patient.
· Prescription of treatment and at times administering medications.
· Advising patients and their families on ways to prevent illnesses and help promote their health.
· Initiating emergency medical care to patients.
· Provision of counseling to patients and their family, including the care givers on patient’s illnesses and any lifestyle modifications needed for a patient.
· Conducting deliveries and providing prenatal and postnatal care to patients.
· Ensure continuous patient care by performing and participating in the daily ward rounds.
· Counsel patients and families on the need for vaccination to prevent and treat illnesses.
· Presentation of CMES to educate other healthcare workers.
· Initiating referrals for specialized care further management of patients.
Child supervision
Mental health awareness
Safety training
Activity planning
Relationship building
Sexual health education
REFERENCES:
Dr. JANE NKATHA.
CONSULTANT OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY.
ISIOLO COUNTY TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL.
TEL; 0723546799.
EMAIL: NKATHAJN@GMAIL.COM.
DR MARVIN KISANDA WEKESA.
CONSULTANT ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON.
ISIOLO COUNTY TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL.
TEL; 0723047620.