A qualified Nurse Midwife Technician competent in health surveillance, periodic medical assessments, infection prevention and control, vaccination programs, incident management and confidential medical keeping. Committed to upholding ethical standards, data confidentiality and high quality occupational health services. Have team working skills and able to learn, adapt and promote new ethical standards while maintaining high levels of professionalism.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Midwife Technician
Kanjedza Masm Medi Clinic & Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital
Blantyre, Malawi
09.2024 - Current
Support occupational health related activities including fitness-to-work assessments, vaccination follow-up, management of work related injuries and illnesses.
Participate in all medical emergencies, including trauma, cardiac issues, respiratory distress.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote staff and patient wellbeing, infection control and safe work environment .
Conduct health assessments, vital signs monitoring, supporting timely referral and management.
Provide would care, medication administration, IV therapy and other nursing interventions.
Maintain accurate and confidential medical records.
Implement health eduction and counseling on disease prevention, health risks and healthy lifestyle practices.
Attends meetings with hospital administrators to discuss current policies or procedures.
Pharmacy Nurse
RiteAid Pharmacy
Limbe, Malawi
01.2024 - 08.2024
Safeguarded controlled drugs in accordance with Malawi health care regulations.
Educated patients on medication usage, side effects, and health management.
Prepared the dispensary and administered medications according to prescriptions and established protocols.
Maintained strict adherence to medication safety standards and prevent medication errors.
Maintained proper labelling, packaging, and expiry-date monitoring.
Ensured accurate dosing, check for drug interactions, contraindications and allergies.
Vaccinator
Ministry of Health- GAVI
Blantyre, Malawi
04.2023 - 12.2023
Conducted pre-vaccination screening, eligibility assessment and informed consent for clients.
Administered COVID-19, Polio, TTV, BCG and all other vaccines in accordance with Ministry of Health and WHO guidelines, ensuring safe and accurate dosing.
Maintained cold chain management and proper storage of vaccines to ensure potency and safety.
Monitored clients for adverse events following immunization(AEFI) and provided immediate management.
Provided health education and counselling to individuals and communities on COVID-19 prevention, vaccine safety and benefits.
Medical/Surgical Nurse
Malamulo Mission Hospital
Makwasa, Malawi
11.2022 - 03.2023
Delivered quality nursing care across medical and surgical units with strong focus on infection prevention and patient safety.
Performed comprehensive and ongoing assessment of patient's physical conditions.
Prepared patients for surgery through assessment, education and psychological support.
Conducted procedures such as urinary catheterization, NG tube insertion and management, and oxygen therapy.
Student Nurse Midwife Technician Practicals
Practicals
02.2019 - 08.2022
Basic patient care techniques, clinical assessment, documentation and daily reporting.
Emergency response and basic life support.
Pre and post operative care
Management of communicable and neglectable disease in both peadiatrics and adults
Infection prevention and control(IPC).
Health education and promotion
Occupational health screening and health surveillance.
TB screening, HIV testing, counseling and management.
Family planning counseling and services.
Antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care.
Education
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY TECHNICIAN [2019 - 2022]
Malamulo College of Health Sciences
02.2019 - 08.2022
MALAWI SCHOOL CERTIFICATE OF EXAMINATION[2016-2018
SOBA Private Secondary School
01.2016 - 06.2018
Skills
Clinical Assessment: strong skills in health screening, vital signs monitoring, triage and early detection of illnesses and injuries
Infection Prevention and Control(IPC): proven experience implementing IPC measures, vaccination programs, and outbreak prevention within healthcare and workplace settings
Health Education and Promotion: skilled in delivering health education, wellness, lifestyle modification and disease prevention
Emergency Response and First Aid: competent in managing injuries, exposure incidents and medical emergencies including referrals
Vaccination and Health Surveillance: Experience in administering vaccines(including COVID-19), monitoring adverse events and maintaining accurate immunization records
Occupational Health and Safety: Ability to identify workplace health hazards, conducting health surveillance and support fitness-to-work assessments
Confidential Record Management: Accurate documentation and maintenance of confidential medical health records in line with ethical standards
Teamwork and Communication: Effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, management and external health providers
Professional Ethics and Compliance: strong adherence to nursing ethics, workplace policies and Ministry of Health and WHO guidelines
Certification
Certified Nurse Midwife Technician_ Nurses and Midwives Council of Malawi.
NBGH Palliative Care Digital Training Program_ BIO Ventures for Global Health.
Research, Data Collection, Data Transcription, Data Entry and Analysis using SPSS & STATA_ GREEN CEDAR CONSULT.
References
Dennis Gwetsere: Head of Academics(Malawi Adventist University), Cell: +265880981151, Email: gwetsered@mchs.adventist.org
Carlos Kilowe: Head Pharmacist, Cell:+254792 875776, Email: ckilowe17@gmail.com
Charity Malizani: The Matron(QUECH_MOT) Cell: +265881280236/ +265982841575 Email: charityellenmalizani@gmail.com
Languages
English, Near-native fluency, Very good command
Languages
Chichewa
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
German
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Nurse Midwife Technician
Kanjedza Masm Medi Clinic & Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Nurse
RiteAid Pharmacy
01.2024 - 08.2024
Vaccinator
Ministry of Health- GAVI
04.2023 - 12.2023
Medical/Surgical Nurse
Malamulo Mission Hospital
11.2022 - 03.2023
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY TECHNICIAN [2019 - 2022]
Malamulo College of Health Sciences
02.2019 - 08.2022
Student Nurse Midwife Technician Practicals
Practicals
02.2019 - 08.2022
MALAWI SCHOOL CERTIFICATE OF EXAMINATION[2016-2018