SHIMWE ALEX GWIMO
MEDICAL DOCTOR
EASTERN CAPE
Summary
As a passionate Health care worker, I have always been compelled to pursue exceptional health care for everyone especially the most vulnerable populations. I recognise the need in our country for committed and hard working medical doctors, I hope to be able to participate in making a difference.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
6
6
Languages
Work History
COMMUNITY MEDICAL OFFICER
NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH NORTH WEST
TSWAING DISTRICT AND DITSOBOTLA DISTRICT
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Coordinated medical care resources for resource sparse communities.
- Demonstrated respect for staff, volunteers and patients from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
- Led diverse team of medical and administrative professionals in day-to-day clinic activities such as patient care, new business development and patient relations.
MEDICAL INTERN
NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH EASTERN CAPE
UITENHAGE PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Completed daily rounds to check on patients and identify any reasons for concern.
- Wrote detailed and professional progress notes for each patient, outlining notable events and examinations findings.
- Assisted patient medication administrations using various methods such as intravenous, intramuscular, oral, subcutaneous and pulmonary.
- Collected labs and test results on patients.
- Assisted in major and minor surgical procedures
- Assisted new and incoming interns
VOLUNTEER
HOPE WORLDWIDE
PORT ELIZABETH
12.2018 - 01.2020
- Volunteered with groups and organizations to help make measurable differences for program recipients during COVID pandemic lockdowns
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs including food insecurity
TUTOR
CONNECTED MINDS
CAPE TOWN
01.2017 - 11.2018
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Created tailored lesson plans and study guides to teach and assist students in area of study.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
MUSICIAN
SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA
JOHANNESBURG
06.2010 - 12.2012
- participated in community development through classical music tutoring
- Conducted ensemble at rehearsals and during both live and recorded performances.
- Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.
Education
MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine And Surgery) - Medicine
UNIVERSITY oF CAPE TOWN
CAPE TOWN 01.2013 - 12.2018
PAEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT -
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
PRETORIA 09.2021 - 10.2021
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - MEDICINE
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
PRETORIA 04.2021 - 04.2022
ADVANCED HIV MANAGEMENT FOR DOCTORS - MEDICINE
SOUTH AFRICAN CLINICIANS SOCIETY
ONLINE 09.2021 - 03.2022
Skills
OBSTRETIC EMERGENCIES MANAGEMENT
undefinedAccomplishments
- Collaborated with team of young medical doctors to investigate the use of Social Media as a study tool for ECG interpretation
- Introduced basic health care screening for the refugee community in central Cape town with medical students
- Provided consistence basic meals for the homeless during the lockdown in central Port Elizabeth
- Eastern Cape matric of the year 2012
Affiliations
- HOPE WORLD WIDE
- UCT CARDIAC SOCIETY
- UCT SURGICAL SOCIETY- HEALTH AID FOR REFUGEE PROJECT
- UCT SHAWCO
- SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA
- TOASTMASTERS
Certification
Licensed: Independent medical practitioner
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.
Barack Obama
Timeline
Certified: Advanced management of HIV
05-2022
Licensed: Independent medical practitioner
02-2022
PAEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT -
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
09.2021 - 10.2021
ADVANCED HIV MANAGEMENT FOR DOCTORS - MEDICINE
SOUTH AFRICAN CLINICIANS SOCIETY
09.2021 - 03.2022
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - MEDICINE
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
04.2021 - 04.2022
COMMUNITY MEDICAL OFFICER
NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH NORTH WEST
02.2021 - 01.2022
MEDICAL INTERN
NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH EASTERN CAPE
01.2019 - 12.2020
VOLUNTEER
HOPE WORLDWIDE
12.2018 - 01.2020
TUTOR
CONNECTED MINDS
01.2017 - 11.2018
MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine And Surgery) - Medicine
UNIVERSITY oF CAPE TOWN
01.2013 - 12.2018
MUSICIAN
SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA
06.2010 - 12.2012
Certified: toastmasters
REFERENCES
Dr Estelle Verburgh (Haematology Consultant at Groote Schuur): estelle.verburgh@uct.ac.za
Dr Kadima (Clinical Director of Tswaing District): franckadima71@gmail.com
Dr Moalusi (Clinical Director of Ditsobotla District): 0824814714
Dr Masembe (Head of Department and consultant of Gynaecology at Uitenhage Provincial Hospital): 0834477453
Dr Ajudua (Head of Department and consultant of Family Medicine at Uitenhage Provincial): 083 2694028
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