EDWARD ZIMBA
Summary
- Certified Anesthesia Clinical Officer with more than four years of experience. Proven ability to provide exemplary patient care, accurate administration of medication and anesthesia according to set standards. Able to assess and manage critical illnesses as well as respond quickly and proficiently to emergencies.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Anaesthesia Clinical Officer
Ministry Of Health
05.2020 - Current
- Assist in leading and coordinating all anesthesia related activities in the country as Deputy Desk Officer
- Assessing and managing patients preoperatively and helping them decide on the suitable type of anesthesia to receive
- Providing anesthesia for patients undergoing surgery
- Counseling patients with chronic pain conditions regarding the best type treatment
- Prescribing pain medications for post operative patients
- Mentorship and supporting of Anaesthesia students from Malawi College of Health Sciences as Preceptor
Adjunct Anaesthesia Lecture
Malawi Adventist University - Malamulo Campus
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods, including presentations and hands-on clinical activities.
- Promoted critical thinking through thought-provoking classroom discussion sessions.
- Collaborated with fellow faculty members to develop interdisciplinary coursework for a more well-rounded educational experience.
- Provided individualized attention and support by maintaining regular office hours and offering extra help sessions as needed.
Anaesthesia Clinical Officer
BEIT Cure International Hospital
09.2013 - 08.2019
- Optimizing patients condition for anaesthesia and surgery through pre-operative assessment
- Administration of appropriate anaesthesia, proper monitoring and timely application of remedial actions to maintain a high level of patient safety
- Supervision of recovery of patients and ensuring reasonable comfortability of in the post-op period (24hrs)
- Acting to ensure availability usability and safety of anaesthetic equipment, drugs and supplies in theatre
- Maintaining proper records of all anaesthesia related activities
- Teaching, learning, auditing and service development
Medical Assistant
Ministry Of Health
03.2004 - 12.2009
- Attending to patients in the out patient department.
- Administration of first line treatment to patients before admission or referral to next level
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Act in a way to ensure availability of drugs and other medical supplies at Health Center level
- Overseeing and managing all activities at a health center
Education
Bachelor of Science - Anaesthesia And Intensive Care Medicine
University of Malawi - College of Medicine
Blantyre04.2022
Diploma in Anaesthesia And Intensive Care Medicine
Malawi College of Health Sciences
Lilongwe08.2009
Certificate in Clinical Medicine
Malawi College of Health Sciences
Lilongwe02.2004
Skills
- Community mobilization skills
- Proficient skills in MS Word, Excel and Publisher
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Creative
- Teacher and mentor
Languages
Chichewa
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
Adjunct Anaesthesia Lecture
Malawi Adventist University - Malamulo Campus
01.2022 - 07.2023
Anaesthesia Clinical Officer
Ministry Of Health
05.2020 - Current
Anaesthesia Clinical Officer
BEIT Cure International Hospital
09.2013 - 08.2019
Medical Assistant
Ministry Of Health
03.2004 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Anaesthesia And Intensive Care Medicine
University of Malawi - College of Medicine
Diploma in Anaesthesia And Intensive Care Medicine
Malawi College of Health Sciences
Certificate in Clinical Medicine
Malawi College of Health Sciences
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