Medical assistant

Location:

Solwezi, Northwestern, Zambia

Salary:

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Posted:

February 14, 2023

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I am an enthusiastic and high achieving health professional with a Diploma in clinical medical science. Since graduating from Katie institute of health science and research, I have been working under voluntary with USAID/PEPFAR JSI SAFE Project in Northwest Province Maheba A Clinic.

I have exceptional technical and analytical skills with more than 2 years working experience in clinical management of HIV/AIDS in paediatrics, adolescents and adults.

My main duties are primary prevention of HIV (EMTCT, FP,EID, PrEP, CTX prophylaxis in children in line with the latest HIV guideline initiating paediatric and adult clients on Art and monitoring (Viral load, DBS, CD4, Chemistry's),screening and managing of opportunistic infections, dispensing and ensuring that there is a smooth intra facility referral system.

I would welcome the chance to work as part of small dynamic team where I could make a significant contribution towards the objectives of the organisation while there coping my skills yet further.

I am able to work with e-first (smartcard) and understands it well.

I have part time lectured at Northwestern University of Applied Science

Your quick response will be highly appreciated.

Sincerely,

SINDIMA MARY

Cell: +260*********/+260*********

CURRICULUM VITAE

1.PERSONAL DETAILS

First name : Mary

Surname : Sindima

Date of birth : 20th May, 1998

Marital status : Single

Nationality : Zambian

Cell : +260********* /+260*********

NRC : 319861/24/1

Email : advbyf@r.postjobfree.com

Physical address : USAID/PEPFAR SAFE Project

Plot 4741 Off Chingola Road, Riverside

P.O. Box 11568 Kalumbila - Zambia

2.EDUCATION BACKGROUND

YEAR

SCHOOL

QUALIFICATION

2004-2010

Beliya school

Grade 7 certificate

2011- 2012

Lumwana mine school

Grade 9 certificate

2013- 2015

Kasamu School

Grade 12 certificate

2016 - 2019

Kafue Institute

Diploma in clinical medical sciences

20 Augast 2019

University of Zambia

Certificate in Management of HIV/AIDs adults, Adolescents and children. Chreso Art centre.

OBJECTIVE

To secure a responsible career opportunity to fully utilize my training and skills while contributing significantly to the success of the organization/Project.

ARCHIVEMENTS

100% of positive clients linked to care in accordance with test and treat indicator

Managed to modify regimen for all clients I found on wrong regimen especially Peadiatrics

Developed a strong working system through leadership and teamwork at Meheba A RHC.

Integrated HTS and MCH working hand in hand with other colleagues and also taking part in providing contraceptives and other related practices. (Integrated Services)

Collaborated with other health staff to manage OPD cases and emergency cases on a daily basis

Suggested for clinical meetings/Data review meetings and was implemented

Mentored community health workers on accurate and proper updating of registers, proper tracking skills and proper indexing skills.

Set benchmark of 0 SLTFU and worked towards retention and moved away from losing clients

97% Clients initiated on TPT

Managed to increase the suppression rate from 74% to 100% in Peads and 60% to 98% Suppression rate in adolescents within 7 months at Meheba A RHC

Reached 97% Overall suppression rate which I found was below 95% at Meheba A

EXPERIENCE

2019 November- January 2021 worked at Maheba A Clinic in ART Department

Responsibilities

Screening general clients at OPD and spearhead provider initiated counselling and testing (PITC) and early infants as may be required.

Performed any other duties that could be assigned such as referral of clients to secondary and tertiary health care

2021 March– to May

working with USAID JSI SAFE project in North-western Province

Lectured at Northwestern university

SOME OF THE ROLES IN THIS POSITION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

Strengthening targeted testing such as providing initiated counselling and testing (PITC) partner notification services PNS index and early infant Diagnosis. EID

Initiate clients on art (children and adults)

Monitoring progression of labour and conducts delivery’s and give ART prophylaxis to HIV exposed infants in accordance with national guideline.

Examines, diagnose and treat diseases of infants, children and adult (STIS, OlS ETC)

Determine need for patient’s examinations and laboratory investigations and be able to interpret findings and test results.

Advises patients concerning diet, hygiene and methods of disease presentations. I also conduct routine nutritional assessment (NACS).

Complete patient diagnosis forms and dispensing cart

Daily report sending to the regional manager and senior supervisor.

Works with the clinic in-charge to ensure all suppliers required for smooth running of the clinic are available at all times.

Screening all eligible women for cervical cancer

SKILLS

A highly motivated and component clinician with good screening abilities and diagnosis. Also basic computer literate is greatly skilled at performing phlebotomies using and age appropriate site (different in infants, children and adults)

ATTRIBUTES

Hardworking

Passionate

Determined

Able to lead and delegate

Able to handle complex details and work

Team worker

Honest

Language

English – fluent

Tonga – native

Bemba