Irene Mwaipopo
Gaborone
Summary
BHPC(Botswana Health Professionals Council) and MCT (Medical Council of Tanzania) registered Medical Officer with 9+ years of experience working in hospital and clinical settings. Committed to upholding regulatory guidelines, high patient care and clinical quality improvement. Excellent team player trained in ATLS,PALS,ACLS,BLS, tropical and occupational medicine, with additional skills suited to working in emergency settings and clinical administrative roles.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Medical Officer
Life Gaborone Private Hospital
2021.07 - Current
- Attending to medical, paediatric, gynaecological, orthopedic and surgical emergencies and cold cases
- Administering CPR and surgical procedures
- Conducting pertinent investigations and interpreting them
- Explaining diagnoses, prognoses and expected treatment interventions to alleviate patient stress and increase understanding
- Conducting medical examinations and writing comprehensive medical reports
- Monitoring supply usage and reporting on replenishment needs for continued availability
- Introduced organizational trays for facilitation of continuity of care and communication purposes
- Exercising team leader role as per scheduled roster
- Working with orderlies and nursing team to facilitate patient transfers and ambulation assistance
- Enforcing compliance with infection-control protocols and sanitation needs
- Directing patient flow, allowing for reduced wait times and increased care delivery
- Issuing prescriptions, death certificates and fitness for work statements
- Prescribing immunizations in accordance with local and national standards for care
- Educating patients and community members about disease prevention and general wellness to boost awareness of public health issues during outreaches
- Collaborating with nursing to team to deliver top quality care in high-volume patient-centered practice.
General Practitioner
Life Centre Clinic
2019.01 - 2021.03
- Administering primary healthcare treatments to 20-25+ daily patients with compassionate care
- Kept detailed written and electronic records of medical conditions and histories, providing exceptional and individualized care
- Supervision of day-to-day clinical and staff activities
- Discussed potential conditions, treatment plans and healthy lifestyle choice recommendations with patients
- Educated patients on treatment options for various illnesses, collaborating with specialists to provide thorough education
- Referred patients to hospitals or specialist clinics for further investigations
- Advised patients on post-treatment care options, at-home plans and effective rehabilitation
- Implemented structural renovations to improve infection control.
Locum Medical Officer
Storkfort Health
2018.06 - 2020.12
- Conducting occupational health assessments for pre-entry placements, periodical and exit medicals
- Screened and consulted 25-45+ patients daily
- Utilized and updated patient records using Verbosec (electronic medical records system)
- Referred screened patients to specialists when necessary
- Supervised all clinical staff and reported to both Deputy and Chief Executive Officer
- Reduced patient consultation times by 10 minutes through swift but thorough assessments, enabling increased appointment availability
- Formulating policy drafts for standard operating procedures
- Writing detailed individual and corporate medical reports
- Analyzed and processed patient data for monthly and annual reports
- Improved customer satisfaction of patients in complaint-handling processes by means of empathetic and relatable communication
- Conducted outreach and concierge medical assessments for corporate executives.
Accident and Emergency Doctor
Letsholathebe II Memorial Hospital
2017.04 - 2018.04
- Diagnosed and managed various medical, gynaecological, paediatric and surgical emergencies
- Attended to more than 30 patients daily
- Collaborated with nurses to triage and prioritize patients in high-pressure situations, making rapid and effective decisions and thereby decreasing waiting time
- Utilized and recorded patient data using IPMS (electronic medical records system)
- Performed C-sections and other minor surgical and obstetric procedures whilst on call
- Supervised Interns and medical students
- Conducted clinical audits in various departments
- Updated and organized A&E's form retrieval area
- Developed and maintained rapport with co-workers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Medical Intern
Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre
2015.10 - 2016.10
- Clerked patients, ordered investigations and prioritized their needs whilst making comprehensive treatment plans
- Showed proficiency in triage, resuscitation and life support
- Decreased patient numbers and overcrowding by 60% in assigned wards
- Assisted and performed supervised minor surgeries and C-sections
- Responded to emergency situations with life-saving treatment
- Reported significant events and clinical governance matters to Residents and Specialists for appropriate resolution.
Education
Doctor of Medicine -
Kilimanjaro Christian University College
Moshi, Tanzania11.2015
IGCSE -
Legae Academy
Gaborone , Botswana11.2008
PSLE -
Legae Primary School
Gaborone , Botswana12.2003
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Planning and organizing
- Occupational Health care
- Emergency care
- Health education and promotion
- Clinical administration
- Report writing
- Methodical multi-tasking
- Counseling
- Motivational team player
- Microsoft Office proficient
Languages
English
Native language
Swahili
Intermediate
B1
Setswana
Elementary
A2
French
Beginner
A1
Volunteer Experience
- Shine-A-Light, A student founded charity organization in Moshi, Kilimanjaro., 2012, 2015
- Lebogang Women’s empowerment group, 2021, 2022
- International Medical Corp, Listed under their emergency physician dispatch roster., 2021, current
References
- Dr. Churchill L.Onen, Senior Consultant Physician, Life Gaborone Private Hospital, onenkede@info.bw, +267 71 754 772
- Dr. Keyi Ncube, Chief Medical Officer, Life Gaborone Private Hospital, keyincube@yahoo.com, +26771302496
- Dr. Anthony Sibiya, Hospital Superintendent and Consultant Surgeon, Life Gaborone Private Hospital, anthonysibiya@gmail.com, +267 71 295 048
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling and sight-seeing
- Cooking and dining
- Gym
- Reading
Training
- Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), 02/2024
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), 09/2023
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), 04/2023
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 01/2023
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), 07/2018
- Basic Life Support Training (BLS), 05/2018
- 3rd Botswana Spine Care Conference, 05/2018
- KITSO AIDS Training Program, 12/2017
- Okavango Delta Camps Medical Outreach, 12/2017
- Early Detection and Intervention of Hearing Loss Seminar, 11/2017
- Paediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) Training, 10/2017
- Elective Studies at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton UK, 05/2014 - 07/2014
- 2nd Annual Scientific Forum (Host), 11/2013
- KCMC Clinical Conference (Host), 2013
- African Regional Meeting; General Theme: Health Crisis in Africa, 12/2012
Timeline
Emergency Room Medical Officer
Life Gaborone Private Hospital
2021.07 - Current
General Practitioner
Life Centre Clinic
2019.01 - 2021.03
Locum Medical Officer
Storkfort Health
2018.06 - 2020.12
Accident and Emergency Doctor
Letsholathebe II Memorial Hospital
2017.04 - 2018.04
Medical Intern
Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre
2015.10 - 2016.10
Doctor of Medicine -
Kilimanjaro Christian University College
IGCSE -
Legae Academy
PSLE -
Legae Primary School
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