SARAH
PHAKATHI
OOO M E D I C A L A D M I N I S T R A T O R
S Y S T E M I C C O U N S E L L O R
PROFILE
Seasoned compassionate service oriented certified
occupational Health Nursing Assistant .
Passionate about providing personalized care to
patients, focusing on comfort, safety, and patient dignity. Systemic counsellor trustworthy, flexible, hopeful / optimistic, culturally sensitive and self- aware .Administrative skills with good interpersonal skills extensive experience in dealing with people, coordination & performance.
CONTACT
779087742
*************@*****.***
46 Colenbrander Avenue
North End Bulawayo
Zimbabwe
Academic
Qualifications
North lea High
School
Ordinary level
Zimbabwe Open
University
Bachelors of
Science Honours
degree in
Counselling
Certificate of
competency in HIV
testing Medical
Laboratory and
Clinical Scientists
Council Zimbabwe
1996
Current studies
2022
Professional Qualifications
(Ocean Bird Foundation INT)
Certificate of Competence in Advanced First Aid
Certificate of Competence in Home Based/Nurse Aid
Certificate of Competence in Advanced Nurse Assistant Certificate of Competence in Occupational Health Nurse Assistant (Accreditation: South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health)
Certificate of Competency in Rapid HIV testing Medical Laboratory and Clinical Scientists Council Zimbabwe EXPERIENCE
North-End Surgery (Medical Administrator)
,
Doing patients vitals e.g blood pressure, sugar checks (RBS).
HIV & Syphilis tests
Overseeing the daily administrative processes and staff at the surgery
Pre and post-test counselling
Administering of B12 injections
Administering of contraceptive injections
Doing diabetic foot checks in diabetic patients
Assisting the GP minor surgeries
Assisting in IUD and contraceptives implant fitting/removal
Administering nebulisation therapy
Assisting with business improvement plans and managing the finances of the practice.
Assisting in hiring procedures
Planning and coordinating hospital transfers and laboratory tests and services
Inventory and ordering supplies for the surgery
Assisting doctor with procedures.
Preparing procedure or treatment rooms.
Doing other tests as instructed by the doctor, e.g Covid tests, syphilis tests, urinalysis, pregnancy tests.
Explaining treatments procedures to patients and assisting them to the examing room.
Informing patients of costs for care being provided.
Updating and filling patient medical records.
Scheduling appointments and reviews for patients. Other attributes
Certificate in Systematic counselling ( NUST)
Diploma in Personnel Management (IPMZ)
Pastel Accounting
General Admin Training (Sorbet South Africa)
Class Four Driver’s license
Affiliate Member of the Institute of Personnel
Management of Zimbabwe
Registered Member of the Zimbabwe Young Nurses
Association (ZYNA)
Skills
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working with co-workers
• Ability to meet deadlines and targets
• Self-motivated with strong team player skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks with superb accuracy
• Very strong administrative skills
• Exceptional people skills over the phone and in person
• Strong sense of urgency
• Computer savvy and proficient
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Time management and prioritization
• Diversity and equity in the work place
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Fast learning ability and a go getter
Community based Rehabilitation
/ Ocean Bird Foundation Trust
Duty post (Covid response team):
Leading ministry: Ministry of Public
Labor and Social Welfare Duty:
Home Health care/Emergency First
Aid,counselling and rehabilitation to
Bulawayo street kids during the
duration of the COVID19 pandemic.
Supervised and monitored the safety of
children
Helped the children keep good hygiene
standards
Developed schedules and routines in
liason with social workers to ensure that
children had enough physical activity,
rest, and playtime .
Watched for signs of emotional or
development problems in the children
and brought potential to the attention of
social workers and the ministry involved.
Kept records of the children’s progress,
routines and interests .
Community based Rehabilition /
Caregiver
08 April
2019 –
2020
Care Addictions Rehabilitation
Position: Addiction Counselor ( Part-time)
2021 date
Evaluating patients and creating treatment plans
Providing counselling and referrals to community resources
Assisting patients with skills to remain sober and cope with stressors
evaluating patients progress and amending treatment plans accordingly offering faith based counseling
providing clients or family members with information on addiction issues and available programs, as well as making appropriate referrals when necessary
counseling family members so as to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients or patients
Counseling family members of clients
Following up on progress of discharged patients to determine effectiveness of treatments.
Monitoring clients so as to evaluate treatment progress
Planning or implementing follow-up as well as aftercare programs for clients to be discharged from treatment programs
Blue Hills College
Position: Assistant Personnel Officer
Duration: 19 July 2010 – 10 February 2017
Supported internal and external recruitment whenever necessary, screened and short listed
job applicants
Prepared all documents for the payroll processes (absences, delays and overtime files)
Controlled staff documents and kept all necessary documents on file, ensuring that the HR archive is kept organized
2010-
2017
References
Mr Justice Mangena
Programs Director OBF-OHS
Ocean Bird Foundation
138 Jason Moyo Street
Cell: +263-**-***-****
Miss Savie Mlauzi
Human Resources Manager
Blue Hills College
South Africa
***********@*****.***
Miss Siphilile Ncube
Senior Nurse
Northend Surgery
Mrs Sally Phiri
Senior Counsellor
Care addicts rehabilitation
***********@*****.***