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Selma Ndanotelwa Ingandipewa  Namutuwa

Selma Ndanotelwa Ingandipewa Namutuwa

Ongwediva,Namibia

Summary

A highly positive and optimistic individual with good interpersonal skills, critical decision making skills and can beat deadlines. I strive to expand my knowledge, acquire new skills and use it to the best of my abilities on a professional and personal level.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Officer General Surgery

Ministry of Health and Social Services
Oshakati , Namibia
07.2023 - Current
  • Identified health conditions through targeted physical examinations.
  • Referred patients for X-rays and additional procedures to speed up diagnoses.
  • Liaised with families in assessing patient care needs.
  • Instructed additional patient testing to appropriately diagnose illnesses.
  • Carried out surgeries and procedures with focus and care.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide excellent care continuity.
  • Kept detailed, accurate patient notes for thorough medical records.
  • Applied modern medicine principles to appropriately treat surgical conditions.
  • Delivered targeted follow-up care for continued patient monitoring.
  • Prescribed medication with dosage advice to suit individualised patient needs.
  • Coordinated patient rehabilitation programmes after surgeries.
  • Referred patients for specialist care in partner facilities.
  • Transferred patients to specialist health workers for ongoing medical support.
  • Recorded medical and surgical complications clearly for professional investigation.
  • Assessed diagnostic findings to determine patient treatment plans.
  • Signposted nutrition and health advice for improved disease prevention.
  • Diagnosed conditions and devised medical care programmes.
  • Involved in formal teaching of medical students in the Surgical rotation

Medical Officer ICU

Ministry of Health and Social Services
Oshakati , Namibia
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Identified patient deterioration through diligent observations.
  • Kept accurate, complete records of care for thorough reference.
  • Maximised preventative care utilisation to reduce hospital burden and help eliminate readmissions.
  • Informed patients and relatives of treatment plans and expected outcomes.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with patients, family and colleagues to support continuum of care..
  • Communicated with external departments to facilitate critical patient admissions.
  • Facilitated adequate pain management for assigned patients to minimize discomfort.
  • Counselled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and patient care options.
  • Liaised with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to communicate patient needs.
  • Actualised and adapted strategies and care plans to drive patient outcomes and achieve recovery goals.
  • Planned and implemented treatment programmes to stabilise patient conditions.

Medical Officer Surgery Department

Ministry of Health and Social Services Onandjokwe
Oniipa Ondangwa, Namibia
05.2020 - 01.2023

Providing expert medical care to patients with a range of potential illnesses, injuries or disabilities; and conducting routine physical examinations on patients, referring patients to medical specialists or counseling services and prescribing as per patient conditions.

Orthopaedics Registrar

Intermediate Hospital Oshakati
Oshakati, Namibia
01.2021 - 06.2021

Participate in the on-call duties as required by the department. Instruct and guide, when necessary, junior medical staff in the overall care of patients, supervise their work and contribute to the training and teaching activities in the department and assist cosultants in major surgical operations.

Medical Officer Intern

Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital
Oniipa Ondangwa, Namibia
02.2018 - 03.2020

Providing patient care, completing tasks as assigned by physicians, performing medical procedures, and maintaining patient documentation.

Education

FCS - Surgery

COSECSA
Arusha, Tanzania
01.2021 -

Master of Science - Trauma And Orthopaedics

University of Edinburgh
UK
09.2021 -

ATLS - Advanced Trauma Life Support

Trauma Society of South Africa
Johannesburg
02.2020

MBChB - Bachelors of Medicine And Bachelors of Surgery

University of Namibia
Windhoek, Namibia
04.2018

High School Diploma -

Negumbo Senior Secondary School
Onaanda, Namibia
10.2011

Skills

  • Good patient service and communication skills
  • Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Strong analytical, leadership, and decision-making skills
  • The ability to remain calm and focused under pressure
  • The ability to work under severe time constraints, deal with psychological pressures and lack of sleep, and work in a high-stress and unpredictable environment

Affiliations

Trainer- Primary Trauma Care

Final year medical students

Languages

English
Fluent
Oshiwambo
Fluent
Afrikaans
Elementary

Timeline

Medical Officer General Surgery

Ministry of Health and Social Services
07.2023 - Current

Medical Officer ICU

Ministry of Health and Social Services
03.2023 - 06.2023

Master of Science - Trauma And Orthopaedics

University of Edinburgh
09.2021 -

Orthopaedics Registrar

Intermediate Hospital Oshakati
01.2021 - 06.2021

FCS - Surgery

COSECSA
01.2021 -

Medical Officer Surgery Department

Ministry of Health and Social Services Onandjokwe
05.2020 - 01.2023

Medical Officer Intern

Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital
02.2018 - 03.2020

ATLS - Advanced Trauma Life Support

Trauma Society of South Africa

MBChB - Bachelors of Medicine And Bachelors of Surgery

University of Namibia

High School Diploma -

Negumbo Senior Secondary School
Selma Ndanotelwa Ingandipewa Namutuwa