Gidudu Derick
Licensed And Registered Medical Clinical Officer
Kampala,Uganda
Summary
Passionate about health with 5+ years serving as a Licensed Registered Medical Clinical Officer, seeking to join Marbrook to provide patients with professional and compassionate holistic care. Currently working at Basrah Medical Clinic. Provided home based care for 10+ Elderly and critically ill patients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Registered Medical Clinical Officer
Basrah Medical Clinic
Kampala, Kawempe
07.2020 - Current
- Prescribed and administered treatment to 3+ patients per day to treat or prevent illness, disease or injury.
- Collected samples, recorded and maintained patient information, medical history and examination results.
- Assisted 2 patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions weekly.
- Assisted some patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate for every patient who came for consultation at clinic.
- Trained 2 new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Referred patients to medical specialists for other needed interventions.
- Examined and resolved 6+ complaints and conflicts received from staffs, visitors, patients and physicians.
Medical Clinical Officer
Mayfair Clinic
Kampala, Central
10.2017 - 06.2020
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication towards patients well being.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Taught 15+ patients every month on how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and good communication skills resulting into good recorded patient histories.
- Explained procedures and discussed test results and prescribed treatments for patients.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships which resulted in 10% patient health care outcomes.
Relief Clinician
Reproductive Health Uganda
Mbale, Nakaloke
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance good working relationships with station staff.
- Counseled and tested 4 clients weekly for HIV/AIDS at RHU - Mbale duty station including referral to respective health facilities for any added services like ART therapy initiation.
- Screened over 50 patients monthly for common illnesses through history taking, physical examination, requisition of different laboratory tests and their interpretation plus prescribing of medicines for various conditions.
- Provided community outreach services like Family planning, sexual reproductive services and cancer screening to neighboring villages and hard to reach remote areas on every last Saturday of month.
- Worked flexible hours across nights, weekends and holiday shifts because of dedication and companionship for patients.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
Volunteering Clinician
Namakwekwe Health Centre 3
Mbale, Namakwekwe
01.2014 - 09.2016
- Administered medication, observed and documented therapeutic effects.
- Involved in preoperative and postoperative patient and comfort care.
- Took vital signs, applied aseptic techniques including sterile dressing, ensured infection control, monitored nutritional intake and conducted specimen collection.
- Provided nursing services within defined scope of practice to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures.
- Monitored patients progress, evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions and consulted with appropriate health team achieving less than 5% symptom recurrences.
- Health Educated 56 patients in community about prevention of common illnesses among different areas served by community.
- Provided immunization services to people including children in community as per National Immunization Guidelines and protocols.
- Engaged in HIV counseling and testing services with people seeking services like Antenatal care and those we suspected to be having HIV infection.
- Prescribed medications to patients with particular illnesses.
- Referred patients with complicated cases to higher health facilities for further management.
Education
Diploma in Clinical Medicine And Community Health - Medical
09.2013 - 05.2017
- Vice Chairperson of the Screening Committee for the aspiring candidates of the Guild Council, Mbale School of Clinical Officers 2016/2017.
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) - Learning Sciences
02.2011 - 12.2012
Appointed Students Head of the Mathematics Department, Merryland High School 2011/2012.
Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) - High School
02.2007 - 12.2010
- Elected Captain of the School's Football team 2008/2009.
Skills
History taking, Examination and Medical prescription
undefinedCertification
Certificate of Registration, Medical Clinical Officer (MCO) Reg. No. 30805
Timeline
Point of Care Ultra Sound (POCUS) Certificate, Infectious Disease Institute
04-2022
Annual Practicing License, Medical Clinical Officer (MCO) - Year 2022, Serial No. 133718
12-2021
Registered Medical Clinical Officer - Basrah Medical Clinic
07.2020 - Current
Participatory Planning Monitoring and Evaluation Certificate, Mildmay Institute of Health Sciences
11-2019
Comprehensive HIV Care and Management Certificate, Mildmay Institute of Health Sciences
08-2019
Medical Clinical Officer - Mayfair Clinic
10.2017 - 06.2020
Certificate of Registration, Medical Clinical Officer (MCO) Reg. No. 30805
08-2017
Values Clarification Workshop Certificate, Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU) and Catholics for Choice
02-2017
Relief Clinician - Reproductive Health Uganda
08.2016 - 09.2017
Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) Certificate, Mbale School of Clinical Officers
05-2016
Volunteering Clinician - Namakwekwe Health Centre 3
01.2014 - 09.2016
Mbale School of Clinical Officers - Diploma in Clinical Medicine And Community Health, Medical
09.2013 - 05.2017
Merryland High School - Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE), Learning Sciences
02.2011 - 12.2012
Mabira Standard Academy - Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE), High School
02.2007 - 12.2010
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