ASUMAN KHAMIS SHAFI
Emergency Medicine Physician
Kampala
Summary
Proficient in emergency patient management with expert medical knowledge and agile and responsive to patient needs. Team-oriented and reliable with clear communication skills and sound clinical acumen.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Emergency Doctor
Medipal International Hospital
Kampala
Nov.2022 - Current
- Managed complex trauma cases, effectively coordinating care between various specialists and support staff.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based practices in emergency care.
- Enhanced team collaboration by fostering open communication among interdisciplinary staff members.
- Streamlined the patient admission process, resulting in a smoother transition from triage to treatment.
- I stayed current with advancements in emergency medicine, regularly attending conferences and workshops to enhance my skills and knowledge.
- Provided emergency treatment onsite and responded to urgent situations such as coronary syndromes, cardiac arrests and seizures.
- Demonstrated proper techniques for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid.
- Implemented protocols for disaster preparedness, ensuring readiness for mass casualty incidents or natural disasters.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with local EMS providers, ensuring seamless transfer of patients to the emergency department.
- Created a supportive work environment that cultivated teamwork, professionalism, and excellence in patient care delivery.
- Supervised other professional or non-professional personnel and provided medical instructions.
Senior House Officer
Mulago National Referral Hospital
Kampala
2 2022 - Jun.2024
- Emergency medicine resident from Makerere University College of Health Sciences.
- Implement triage protocols to prioritise patients based on the severity of their condition, ensuring optimal utilisation of available resources.
- Evaluating and managing all critically ill patients in both medical and surgical emergencies, including trauma resuscitations, cardiac arrests, and paediatric and obstetric emergencies.
- Conduct pre-hospital care patient management and dispatch to ensure a coordinated and efficient process.
- Performed bedside diagnostic procedures such as point-of-care ultrasound scans and electrocardiograms (ECGs).
- Performed emergency surgical procedures such as removal of foreign bodies, tracheostomies, chest tube insertions, suprapubic catheterization, central line placements, and drainage of abscesses.
- Teaching and training of staff and medical students on basic and advanced emergency care life support skills.
- Implementing infection control measures, providing guidance to prevent community spread, and ensuring quality improvement.
- Manage high dependency and critical care units for advanced life support treatment.
Medical officer
Nabulola Community Health Initiative
Oct.2019 - Jan.2023
- Conducted and managed both outpatient clinics and inpatient ward rounds.
- Performed emergency operations such as caesarean section, laparotomies, elective surgeries like herniorrhaphy, and amputations
- Reviewed critical patients in the ART clinic and acted as the focal person in HIV testing and treatment services
- Participated and trained staff during the monthly continuous medical education (CME) held at the health facility.
- Leader in the implementation of infection prevention and control (IPC) and quality improvement (QI) at the facility.
Frontline Medical Officer
Soroti Regional Referral Hospital
Apr.2020 - Jun.2022
- I served on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic, providing crucial medical care to patients in a dedicated COVID-19 treatment unit.
- Conducted daily rounds and assessments of COVID-19 patients, monitored patient progress, and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based medical practices and protocols.
- Assisted senior physicians and surgeons during assessments, examinations, and surgical interventions.
- Implemented infection prevention and control protocols to minimize the risk of transmission among healthcare workers and patients.
- Mentored junior medical staff members through hands-on training sessions, reinforcing key concepts and guiding their professional growth.
Medical Officer
Doctors' Plaza Hospital Tororo
Oct.2018 - Sep.2019
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with thorough assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
- Followed up thoroughly following surgical procedures.
- Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with advances in medicine and enhance clinical skills.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility, adhering to strict infection control measures and reporting potential hazards.
Intern doctor
Mbale Regional Referral Hospital
Mbale
Oct.2017 - Sep.2018
- Rotated in various disciplines (Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics & gynaecology, paediatrics, and anaesthesia)
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
- Performed daily ward rounds, performed surgical procedures, and mentored and guided medical students and nurses.
- Supported senior physicians during rounds by taking notes, updating records, and facilitating communication between team members.
- Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital's 24-hour on-call services.
Education
Master of Medicine in Emergency Medicine -
02.2022 - 12.2024
- Elective placement, Muhimbili National Hospital, Tanzania, 2023
- Thesis Statement: Timing of Neurosurgical Intervention and Short-term Outcome of Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury Admitted to Mulago Hospital Emergency Department.
- Associated member, Royal College Of Emergency Medicine, UK
- Member of the Emergency care society of uganda
- Completed Coursework: Emergency neurological life support, 2023
- Completed Coursework: Smile Train-Lifebox course on Capnography, 2023
Bachelor of Medicine And Bachelor of Surgery -
01.2012 - 04.2017
Advanced Certificate of Education - undefined
01.2009 - 04.2010
Certificate of Education - undefined
01.2005 - 04.2008
Skills
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Certification
Certificate in Good Clinical Practice.
Timeline
Emergency Doctor - Medipal International Hospital
Nov.2022 - Current
Makerere University - Master of Medicine in Emergency Medicine,
02.2022 - 12.2024
Frontline Medical Officer - Soroti Regional Referral Hospital
Apr.2020 - Jun.2022
Medical officer - Nabulola Community Health Initiative
Oct.2019 - Jan.2023
Medical Officer - Doctors' Plaza Hospital Tororo
Oct.2018 - Sep.2019
Intern doctor - Mbale Regional Referral Hospital
Oct.2017 - Sep.2018
Kampala International University - Bachelor of Medicine And Bachelor of Surgery,
01.2012 - 04.2017
Caltec academy Makerere Uganda - Advanced Certificate of Education,
01.2009 - 04.2010
Bilal Islamic School, Bwaise Uganda - Certificate of Education,
01.2005 - 04.2008
Certificate in Good Clinical Practice.
Certificate of immediate life support (ILS) and basic life support (BLS) provided by European Resuscitation Council and Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)
Certificate in non-operative management of fractures by AO Alliance
Certificate in basic emergency care provider and instructor
Certificate in Emergency neurological life support
Senior House Officer - Mulago National Referral Hospital
2 2022 - Jun.2024
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Intermediate (B1)
Luganda
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Kiswahili
Upper intermediate (B2)
Nubian
Advanced (C1)
Runyakitara
Intermediate (B1)
Accomplishments
- I achieved the provider and instructor roles by completing an emergency paediatric advanced life support course with the European Resuscitation Council.
- I achieved Training of Trainers Certification by completing the WHO/ICRC Basic Emergency Care course with the African Federation of Emergency Medicine (AFEM).
Work Availability
monday
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wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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References
- Dr. KALANZI JOSEPH KAJUBI, Emergency physician, Makerere University, College of Health Sciences, Kajubi.joseph@gmail.com, +256782430333
- Dr. LUGGYA STONE TONNY, Head of department, Anaesthesia and Emergency Medicine, Makerere University, College of Health Sciences, tluggya@gmail.com, +256772380880
- Dr. ETOLU JOHN WILSON, Consultant physician, Soroti RRH, jwetolu@yahoo.co.uk, +256779203936
Affiliations
Royal College of Emergency Medicine, UK
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