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Belanganayi Bidimwetu

Belanganayi Bidimwetu

Opuwo

Summary

Adept Medical Officer with a robust background in healthcare management and patient relationship management, honed at Opuwo District Hospital. Demonstrated expertise in internal medicine, gynaenocological management, significantly enhancing patient care standards. Proven ability in clinic administration and critical care, achieving full virologic suppression goals and advancing public health initiatives. Articulate communicator, excelling in both clinical duties and team coordination with over 17 years work experience.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Officer

Opuwo District Hospital
01.2021 - Current

Company Overview: Ministry of Health and Social Services

  • Assessed health status through history taking, physical examination and other diagnostic tests
  • Developed treatment plans for patients based on their individual needs and goals
  • Reviewed lab results and diagnostic images to evaluate patient conditions
  • Performed clinical assessments and provided medical care to patients in a hospital setting
  • Advised patients on managing chronic conditions such as diabetes or hypertension
  • Prescribed medications according to established protocols while monitoring effectiveness
  • Provided crisis intervention services when necessary for emergency situations
  • Monitored pregnancies for potential complications and provided appropriate interventions when necessary
  • Utilized ultrasound imaging techniques to detect abnormalities in female reproductive organs
  • Managed emergency situations involving high-risk obstetrics cases
  • Directed and coordinated activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff
  • Ministry of Health and Social Services

Medical Officer

Opuwo District Hospital
03.2018 - 12.2020

Company Overview: Ministry of Health and Social Service in collaboration with Global Fund Namibia

  • Built capacity of doctors and nurses to initiate and manage ART patients through mentoring and on-site training
  • Built capacity of staff to assess and manage treatment failure, and selection of appropriate regimens
  • Supported MOHSS to build capacity among site-level HCWs (through facilitation of off-site NIMART, Paediatric, ART, HTS and other courses)
  • Strengthened multi-disciplinary team meetings at sites
  • ·Supported data quality improvement (completeness, accuracy, reliability) from the point of initial contact through paper-based registers and electronic systems
  • Provided site-level mentoring in data analysis, interpretation, visualization, and application for patients and program management at routine multi-disciplinary team meetings at sites
  • Collaborated with partners at sites to improve identification, verification and tracing of patients lost to follow up
  • Monitored sites performances in achievement of full virology suppression
  • Strengthened tracking, referral, and linkage to care and treatment for newly diagnosed HIV positive patients (goal: 100% same day enrolment and ART start)
  • Supported site-level provision of HIV care and treatment services including TB screening and prevention at all relevant service delivery points
  • Developed treatment plans for patients based on their individual needs and goals.

Medical Officer

Outjo District Hospital
04.2017 - 12.2017

Company Overview: Ministry of Health and Social Services

  • Enhanced patient satisfaction with thorough assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
  • Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with advances in medicine and enhance clinical skills.

Senior Resident Medical Officer (SRMO)

Arthur Davison Children Hospital
05.2016 - 03.2017
  • Built capacity of doctors and nurses to initiate and manage ART patients through mentoring and on-site training
  • Built capacity of staff to assess and manage treatment failure, and selection of appropriate regimens
  • Supported MOHSS to build capacity among site-level HCWs (through facilitation of off-site NIMART, Paediatric, ART, HTS and other courses)
  • Strengthened multi-disciplinary team meetings at sites
  • Supported data quality improvement (completeness, accuracy, reliability) from the point of initial contact through paper-based registers and electronic systems
  • Provided site-level mentoring in data analysis, interpretation, visualization, and application for patients and program management at routine multi-disciplinary team meetings at sites
  • Collaborated with partners at sites to improve identification, verification and tracing of patients lost to follow up
  • Monitored sites performances in achievement of full virologic suppression (
  • Strengthened tracking, referral, and linkage to care and treatment for newly diagnosed HIV positive patients (goal: 100% same day enrolment and ART start)
  • Supported site-level provision of HIV care and treatment services including TB screening and prevention at all relevant service delivery points
  • Developed treatment plans for patients based on their individual needs and goals

Medical Intern

Ndola Central Hospital
11.2013 - 11.2016

Ndola Central Hospital, Ndola

  • Administered obstetric care during pregnancy, labor and delivery.
  • Performed comprehensive physical exams and medical histories of female patients.
  • Executed C-sections in emergency situations as well as elective deliveries.
  • Exhibited strong problem solving abilities when diagnosing complex cases.
  • Assisted with surgery as needed while maintaining a safe working environment for all staff members.
  • Identified potential risk factors associated with general surgery patients before admission or discharge.
  • Assisted in emergency room procedures when needed.
  • Conducted research projects related to internal medicine topics under supervision of attending physician.
  • Managed difficult or emotional patient cases while remaining professional at all times.
  • Ordered laboratory tests according to established protocols while maintaining quality control standards.
  • Conducted physical exams to diagnose, treat, and manage diseases in patients.

Medical Officer

Hilltop Private Hospital
08.2011 - 12.2013
  • Involved in daily activity in inpatient department and outpatient department
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to review cases, plan treatments, discuss goals of care
  • Ensured that all policies and procedures were followed in accordance with hospital regulations and protocols
  • Provided compassionate care for patients from diverse backgrounds and cultures, understanding their unique needs
  • Supervised junior residents during clinical rotations ensuring they received adequate training opportunities
  • Identified areas needing improvement within the department and proposed solutions accordingly
  • Conducted regular rounds with attending physicians to discuss patient progress, treatments, and discharge planning
  • Performed minor surgical procedures and medical tests
  • Oversaw hospital admissions and contributed to discharge planning
  • Diagnosed diseases using gross pathology or molecular biology
  • Monitored updates from public health agencies to maintain awareness of emerging data and health trends

Medical Officer

Fairview Hospital
12.2010 - 08.2011
  • Attending to emergencies in the accident and emergency department including doing basic and simple life saving surgical procedures like insertion of ICD, supra pubic catheter, suturing to stop bleeding, etc
  • Attending to night calls
  • Attending to obstetrics emergencies in Labor wards and doing the necessary procedures includes caesarian sections first or previous scars and assisted deliveries
  • Attending to pregnant women in the ANC care
  • Having duties in the out-patient department for follow up of patients with chronic diseases
  • Initiation and follow up of HIV positive patients on HAART
  • Conduct mortality meeting in the maternity ward

Medical Officer

AENAF Referral Health Centre
03.2009 - 03.2010
  • Attending to emergencies in the accident and emergency department including doing basic and simple life saving surgical procedures like insertion of ICD, supra pubic catheter, suturing to stop bleeding, etc
  • Attending to night calls
  • Attending to obstetrics emergencies in Labor wards and doing the necessary procedures includes caesarian sections first or previous scars and assisted deliveries
  • Attending to pregnant women in the ANC care
  • Initiation and follow up of HIV positive patients on HAART
  • Conduct mortality meeting in the maternity ward
  • Collaborated with appropriate health care members to coordinate daily plans of care for assigned patients

Medical Officer

RADEM HEWA BORA Hospital
06.2008 - 02.2009

Medical Officer

DACO Referral Hospital
11.2007 - 05.2008

Medical Intern

SNCC Railway Hospital
11.2006 - 11.2007

Education

Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery Degrees -

School of Medicine
01.2007

Skills

  • Healthcare management
  • Patient relationship management
  • Critical care
  • Case management
  • Surgical skills
  • Obstetrics and gynecology
  • Chronic disease management
  • Internal medicine
  • Public health
  • Clinic administration
  • Patient care
  • Excellent communication
  • Staff management

Certification

  • Health Professional Council of Namibia, MPR 03892
  • Democratic Republic of Congo National Medical Council Board, 11016
  • Health Professional Council of Zambia, HPCZ/101/2/3/06019

Languages

French
English
Swahili

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 12/04/81

Awards

  • Certificate of Completion in Clinic Management of HIV, University Of Washington, 2022
  • Certificate of Completion in Introduction to Epidemiology for Global Health, University Of Washington, 2022
  • Certificate of Completion in Leadership and Management in Health Professional Development, University Of Washington, 2022

Timeline

Medical Officer

Opuwo District Hospital
01.2021 - Current

Medical Officer

Opuwo District Hospital
03.2018 - 12.2020

Medical Officer

Outjo District Hospital
04.2017 - 12.2017

Senior Resident Medical Officer (SRMO)

Arthur Davison Children Hospital
05.2016 - 03.2017

Medical Intern

Ndola Central Hospital
11.2013 - 11.2016

Medical Officer

Hilltop Private Hospital
08.2011 - 12.2013

Medical Officer

Fairview Hospital
12.2010 - 08.2011

Medical Officer

AENAF Referral Health Centre
03.2009 - 03.2010

Medical Officer

RADEM HEWA BORA Hospital
06.2008 - 02.2009

Medical Officer

DACO Referral Hospital
11.2007 - 05.2008

Medical Intern

SNCC Railway Hospital
11.2006 - 11.2007

Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery Degrees -

School of Medicine
Belanganayi Bidimwetu