RESEARCH
MWANJE DERRICK
GENERAL MEDICAL DOCTOR
KAMPALA,RUBAGA
Summary
An enthusiastic health professional with a passion in identifying pressing community health needs and challenges, and to apply myself in activities, processes and systems' development programs directed towards creating sustainable solutions to alleviate them, with a goal to create a lasting improvement in quality of life of the affected population.
Overview
3
3
Languages
17
17
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Doctor
AAR HEALTH CARE
KAMPALA, KAMPALA CENTRAL
05.2020 - Current
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions and suggested treatment options.
- Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Diagnosed issues and implemented treatment plans to resolve problems or help manage symptoms, implemented therapeutic regiments involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Reviewed patient files and records, including allergies, problems, medications and immunization statuses.
- Reviewed medical testing requests to determine validity of diagnostic testing requests.
- Stayed abreast of advances in treatments, emerging pharmaceutical applications and new diagnostic tools for application in medicine and organized continuous medical education programs and sessions for the medical stuff to achieve the same.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions including hypertension, diabetes and HIV and offered continuous medical education on the prevention of diseases and on ways and lifestyles to improve the general quality of life.
Medical Doctor
CASE HOSPITAL
KAMPALA, KAMPALA CENTRAL
12.2018 - 03.2020
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions and suggested treatment options.
- Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Diagnosed issues and implemented treatment plans to resolve problems or help manage symptoms, implemented therapeutic regiments involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Reviewed patient files and records, including allergies, problems, medications and immunization statuses.
- Reviewed medical testing requests to determine validity of diagnostic testing requests.
- Stayed abreast of advances in treatments, emerging pharmaceutical applications and new diagnostic tools for application in medicine and I also participated in continuous medical education of other colleagues and health stuff to achieve the same.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions including hypertension, diabetes and HIV and offered continuous medical education on the prevention of diseases and on ways and lifestyles to improve the general quality of life.
- Provided medical care and treatment in Emergency and Trauma Unit for patients presenting with fractures, traumatic brain injury and other life-threatening conditions, regularly performing resuscitation and life support procedures, non surgical fracture management procedures and simple surgical procedures for trauma patients.
Intern Medical Doctor
St. FRANCIS HOSPITAL NSAMBYA
KAMPALA, KAMPALA CENTRAL
10.2017 - 09.2018
- As a medical intern, I acquired more skills in evidence based management of patients, performed several Cesarean sections, performed two evacuation procedures, performed one laparotomy for ruptured tubal ectopic pregnancy, performed two evacuation procedures and I also performed several minor surgical procedures successfully under supervision.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork especially at the medical/surgical Emergency ward.
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure proper care of patients and patient follow up.
- Participated in research through patient counseling, consenting, data collection and participant follow up.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently, ensuring that patients received their medication as prescribed, those scheduled for theatre prepared and their consent obtained, and taken to theatre on time for the different procedures.
Intern Medical Doctor
UGANDA MARTYRS HOSPITAL IBANDA
IBANDA DISTRICT, IBANDA
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication, ensuring timely patient reviews and reducing un necessary delays in the Out patient section. Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently. This greatly improved patient service delivery.
- Led the organization of continuous medical training camps and seminars which resulted in improved service delivery with up-to treatment protocols and medical practices.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Participated in the training of the student nurses and midwives, conducting lectures and lessons on different medical topics as assigned to me.
- Quickly learned new skills from consultants and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with the stuff in the different departments.
Medical Student Volunteer
ISHONGORORO HEALTH CENTRE IV
IBANDA DISTRICT, ISHONGORORO
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Carried out continuous patient education and sensitization on HIV,nutrition, non communicable diseases and hygiene at the Out Patient Department.
- Assisted patient medication administrations using various methods such as intravenous, intramuscular, oral, subcutaneous and pulmonary.
- Interviewed approximately 20 patients per day and provided daily updates on patient condition and prognosis.
- Participated in all scheduled rounds and teaching conferences.
- I led a team of other fellow medical students and we carried out a two and a half months' community based health research and problem-solving project in the communities around the health facility.
- We organized and carried out four HIV awareness outreaches and and medical camps in which we gave health education, tested the community members for HIV and linked the ones found positive to care,sensitized and educated them on good nutrition, non-communicable diseases and hygiene..
- Collected data on HIV and Tuberculosis patients, including labs and test results for research and patient monitoring.
Medical Student Volunteer
St. STEVEN HOSPITAL
WAKISO DISTRICT, WAKISO
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Helped in patient triage, ensured that patients had their investigations done and results obtained.
- Assisted patient medication administrations using various methods such as intravenous, intramuscular, oral, subcutaneous and pulmonary.
- Observed and recorded patient conditions by assessing vitals.
- Participated in all scheduled rounds and teaching conferences.
- I actively participated in organizing safe male circumcision outreaches and camps in the hospital's surrounding communities and I assisted in circumcision procedures. I was in charge of mobilizing and educating the people about the advantages of safe male circumcision especially in the fight against HIV.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create report documents and other communications.
- I personally performed 15 circumcision procedures under supervision from the consultants.
Medical Student Volunteer
JOY MEDICAL CENTRE
KAMPALA, KAMPALA CENTRAL
05.2014 - 08.2014
- I helped in triaging patients and obtaining consent for procedures.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Helped in the education and counseling of patients during HIV/AIDs awareness and testing outreaches.
- Gathered data and information in a research to assess community response to HIV/AIDs prevention and treatment programs in a project aimed at improving service delivery. Did participant education and obtained consent from research participants.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
Education
Certificate in Emergency Triage Assessment and Treatment plus Admission Care for Sick Children (ETAT - Pediatric Emergencies.
St. Francis Hospital Nsambya
02.2018 - 03.2018
Bachelor's degree - Human Medicine And Surgery
Mbarara University of Science And Technology
Mbarara District 01.2012 - 01.2017
Certificate in Essential Surgical Skills -
Mbarara University of Science And Technology
Mbarara District 01.2017 - 02.2017
Certificate in Non-surgical Orthopedics And Fracture Management. -
Mbarara University of Science And Technology
Mbarara District 04.2017 - 05.2017
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) -
Namilyango College
Mukono District 01.2010 - 01.2011
Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) -
Namilyango College.
Mukono District 01.2006 - 12.2009
Certificate in Primary Leaving Examinations -
The Bright Day And Boarding Primary School.
Kampala 01.1999 - 12.2005
Skills
Health assessments
Treatment planning
Patient education
Preventative care
Microsoft Office
Excellent work ethic
Multitasking abilities
Computer skills
Teamwork
Teambuilding
Leadership
Interpersonal Communication
Flexible & Adaptable
Time Management
Affiliations
- Uganda Medical Association.
- Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners.
Accomplishments
- Led and supervised team of fellow medical students in a community research project to identify health challenges of Ishongororo community and generated solutions to address them. We arranged and mobilized resources for community health education, HIV counseling and testing. Our project scored 5/5.
- I led and collaborated with the team of the Guild Health Ministry to draft the idea and conducted the very first Mbarara University Community Health Exhibition. It greatly improved health and lifestyle habits of both the students and the general community of people around the university. It is an idea going on even until now every year.
- The Red Cross Society was the Second-best performing club at Namilyango College after Art Club when I was president in 2011. We ran charity campaigns to reach out to the less privileged communities around the school. We involved the student community and raised items like books, personal care items, reading material and we shared with the less privileged student and pupil communities around the college.
Interests
LEADERSHIP, PEOPLE EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT
HEALTH SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT
TRAVELLING
READING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
PLAYING CHESS AND FOOTBALL
Timeline
Medical Doctor
AAR HEALTH CARE
05.2020 - Current
Medical Doctor
CASE HOSPITAL
12.2018 - 03.2020
Certificate in Emergency Triage Assessment and Treatment plus Admission Care for Sick Children (ETAT - Pediatric Emergencies.
St. Francis Hospital Nsambya
02.2018 - 03.2018
Intern Medical Doctor
St. FRANCIS HOSPITAL NSAMBYA
10.2017 - 09.2018
Intern Medical Doctor
UGANDA MARTYRS HOSPITAL IBANDA
05.2017 - 09.2017
Certificate in Non-surgical Orthopedics And Fracture Management. -
Mbarara University of Science And Technology
04.2017 - 05.2017
Certificate in Essential Surgical Skills -
Mbarara University of Science And Technology
01.2017 - 02.2017
Medical Student Volunteer
ISHONGORORO HEALTH CENTRE IV
05.2016 - 08.2016
Medical Student Volunteer
St. STEVEN HOSPITAL
05.2015 - 08.2015
Medical Student Volunteer
JOY MEDICAL CENTRE
05.2014 - 08.2014
Bachelor's degree - Human Medicine And Surgery
Mbarara University of Science And Technology
01.2012 - 01.2017
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) -
Namilyango College
01.2010 - 01.2011
Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) -
Namilyango College.
01.2006 - 12.2009
Certificate in Primary Leaving Examinations -
The Bright Day And Boarding Primary School.
01.1999 - 12.2005