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)
Basic skills in research projects
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Point-of-care ultrasonography
Supervision and leadership
Excellent Communication
Teamwork and Collaboration
Organisation and Time Management
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
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
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
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saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
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