Barthazary Benedicto
DODOMA
Summary
A pediatrician with excellent medical clinical skill in diagnosing, management of diseases and promotion of child health and aspiring public health enthusiast with a focus on developing high standards of practice, evaluating differentiated patient care for efficiency and effectiveness, and implementing necessary changes to programs and policies. Dedicated to the transformation of health care to meet the needs of the future and addressing the challenge, utilizing a unique perspective to create programs beyond the 'ordinary' care management and to facilitate opportunities in today's environment which are necessary to create innovative solutions. Highly professional and organized with solid experience in health programming and healthcare delivery sciences. Possess exceptional communication, leadership, team-working, problem-solving, and documentation skills along with a clear understanding of patient safety and healthcare quality, governing guidelines and policies and healthcare industry standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Member of Pediatric HIV Technical Working Group
PTWG-NASHCoP
06.2023 - Current
- Advise the ministry of health through NASHCoP adopted new pediatric HIV intervention to add value to existing intervention.
- Recommended new pediatric HIV treatment option and technology upgrades to improve pediatric HIV treatmenet outcome in Tanzania.
- Assist/support Ministry of Health through NASHCoP in montoring of pediatric HIV care and treatment in alligniment with Global and National targert (95-95-95)
- Support the minitry of Heath to Monitored pediatric HIV project in the country.
Technical Advisor-Pediatric, Adolescents and PMTCT services
Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
03.2023 - Current
- Support the Project manager - facility to coordinate project engagement with the Ministry of Health, (MOH) with its departments ensuring a highly coordinated, effective, engaged, strong partnership and relationship
- Provide technical support and guidance on addressing barriers to pediatric and adolescent HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment
- Provide in-country oversight together with the global HQ team, in the implementation of research studies addressing different priority areas including Evaluation of Demand, Feasibility and Impact Linked to Index Testing Services in Tanzania
- Support the development and contribute to the implementation of project-level strategies, standards, tools in coordination and with the effective engagement of the NACP and MOH
- Lead review and validation of technical documents, training materials and policy briefs to meet national and U.S
- Government guidelines, as well as international standards
- Lead program innovation, including adaptation of evidence- and/or science-based approaches, on HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment at head office and country level
- Strengthening the capacity of FBO networks to engage addressing gaps in the identification, linkage and treatment of children and adolescents living with HIV
- Supported planning and implementation of mentorship and support supervision on pediatric HIV care and treatment as well as PMTCT services at facility in collaboration with facility implementing partners, the MoH and RCHMT
- Provided technical support to Mentors, HCP and LGA officials on strategies to improve health service delivery and supply chain systems
- Represented CRS in Pediatric TWG and PMTCT TWG meetings
- Provided technical support in the development of age-appropriate HIV risk assessment tools
- Provided technical support in the development of TOT training package as well as training of national TOTs
- Development and review of PMTCT targeted technical documents including SOPs, IEC materials, treatment guidelines
- Review and updating of HMIS tools (MTUHA and DHIS2 platform) to accurately capture PMTCT services in pregnant and breastfeeding women.
- Contributed technical oversight to assist team project fulfillment.
- Enforced use of prescribed technical procedures, designing monitoring protocols to confirm compliance with guidelines.
- Cultivated technical expertise concerning at-issue products by reviewing up-to-date documents and source code.
Equivalent Lecture Pediatric Department
University of Dodoma
01.2018 - Current
- Clinical instructor to resident and medical student at Iringa Regional Referral Hospital, Dodoma regional Referral Hospital and Benjamin Mkapa
- Helped students develop diligent study habits and strategies to achieve successful outcomes.
- Mentored and advised students to focus on academics and explore career paths and opportunities.
- Assisted with development and implementation of new course materials to enhance learning experience.
- Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
- Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Participate in case management including attending major ward rounds
- In collaboration with the head of pediatric and child health department lead and organize training material and logistics.
Pediatric Emergency Care National Trainer
Help The Baby Survive Project
02.2021 - 03.2023
- Participated in training materials improvement groups to capture information and feedback for topic delivery and training mandates.
- Optimized training curriculum with team exercises, group discussions and lectures.
- Built over 23 training programs from conception through delivery while developing curriculum, training collateral, progress reports and client specifications.
- Delivered training to over 200 staff members and quality assurance teams while managing employees to maximize performance.
- Aided workers with job improvement skills while developing alternative training methods.
- Facilitated virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to health care staff in the supported facilities.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in performance and develop targeted learning solutions.
Regional Technical Advisor- Pediatric and Youth
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation (EGPAF)
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Leads and monitors the implementation of EGPAF Tanzania’s pediatric and adolescent and PMTCT/EID strategy/services at regional level
- PMTCT/EID, Pediatric and youth capacity building of HCPs and other stakeholders
- In collaboration with the Senior Technical advisor, provide technical support to MoH implementing partners and other stakeholders in Tanzania.
- Contributed technical oversight to assist team project fulfillment.
- Designed employee training curricula to instill necessary process skills, verifying competency via subsequent test procedures.
- Designed technical diagnostic timelines to determine technical change viability without disrupting operations.
- Served as primary point of contact for triaging technical issues.
Pediatrician/Medical Doctor
Benjamin Mkapa Hospital
05.2017 - 06.2021
- Performing hospital/department administrative and managerial duties
- Preparing the department operation plan and to supervise its implementing in collaboration with head of department
- Ensure that medical students/residents/medical doctor are conducted with the highest level of integrity and ethics according to professional Codes of Conduct
- Conduct performance evaluations
- Ensure data collected is accurate and submit reports according to schedule
- Perform OPD/IPD ward rounds to assess patient condition, diagnose and prescribe treatment and/or refer complicated cases in line with clinical guidelines and hygiene protocols
- Determine when IPD patients should be discharged or transferred, ensuring referrals are managed efficiently to minimize complications.
- Volunteered at community health clinic to provide high quality care for low-income and indigent patients.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Treated newborns of premature birth, providing close care and pulmonary intervention to promote health and growth.
- Collaborated with lab and radiology to order necessary services for pediatric care.
- Monitored post-operative recovery and educated patients on at-home recovery.
- Administered required vaccinations and advocated for adherence to vaccination schedule for best disease prevention.
- Met with new parents and parents-to-be to inform and educate on care of newborns.
- Monitored practice budget closely to prepare financial reports for monthly board of directors meetings.
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions, and suggested treatment options.
- Educated patients and families on benefits of healthy diet and adequate exercise.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Participated as monitoring physician in clinical trials of medications and treatments.
- Provided emergent medical care and treatment for life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
- Admitted and treated patients as part of hospital's 24-hour on-call services.
- Conducted research and stayed current with medical advancements, contributing to growth of medical knowledge.
- Created treatment plans balancing medical expertise, patient goals and individual compliance levels.
- Participated in continuing education and professional development to enhance expertise and skills.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress, prompting timely and appropriate interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions to raise awareness.
- Evaluated previously prescribed interventions for successes or failures and adjusted strategies.
- Implemented individualized care plans to improve patient outcomes.
- Coordinated and integrated health care resources for community-based programs.
- Administered specialized treatment for multiple patients daily.
Medical Doctor
Bukoba Regional Referral Hospital
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Perform OPD/IPD ward rounds to assess patient condition, diagnose and prescribe treatment and/or refer complicated cases in line with clinical guidelines and hygiene protocols
- Determine when IPD patients should be discharged or transferred, ensuring referrals are managed efficiently to minimize complications.
- Implemented therapeutic regimens involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Treated and monitored care of geriatric patients at local long-term care facility.
- Participated in continuing education and professional development to enhance expertise and skills.
- Delivered expert consultation and referrals for appropriate and effective treatment plans.
- Monitored patients' conditions and progress to reevaluate treatment.
- Trained support staff in patient care strategies, intake requirements and requirements for assisting with different procedures.
Education
Master’s degree in public health (MPH - DL) -
12.2023
Master of Medicine in Pediatric and Child Health - undefined
12.2020
Bachelor of Medicine - undefined
12.2015
Secondary Education - undefined
12.2010
Secondary Education - undefined
12.2007
Skills
- Child Health Promotion Skill
- Diagnostic and management skills: medical, pediatric, surgical, and maternal conditions
- Pediatric HIV/TB, PMTCT/EID, FP, RCH and Pediatric and Youth Friendly Services Expert
- Good project management and Monitoring skills
- Fluent in Kiswahili, and English
- Training Curriculum and Training Material Design Skill
- Training and mentoring skill
- Basic computer skills in Microsoft Word, Power Point, and excel
Certification
Registered pediatrician, Reg. No. 0188 – Permanent registration
Research
- Prevalence, etiology, antibiotic sensitivity and predictors of Urinary tract infection among children with Cerebral Palsy in Dodoma City, 2019-2020
- Rapid assessment of Policy gaps, Training Needs and Mentorship Approach for Children and Adolescent HIV services in the United Republic of Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi, Nigeria, Malawi, South Sudan, and Ethiopia, 2015-2016
- Evaluation of thrives project/ early childhood development (ECD) project success and challenge as an important stakeholder in improving ECD in the country for the coming project. By focus on the main goal of the project of improving the health status of children under the age of five years in Tanzania to thrive in a sustainable culture of care and support, 2016-2017
References
- Dr Theopista Jocob Masenge, MD, MMED, MPH MBA, Vice-President Pediatric Association of Tanzania, Chief of Party USAID Tuwajali Watoto Project, tmasenge@cssc.or.tz, +255 767029904, P.O Box 9433, Dar-Es-Salaam
- Dr Alphonce Kelemani MD, MSc, Deputy Chief of Part USAID Tuwajali Watoto Project, Catholic Relief Services, kelemani@gmail.com, +255 767444581, P.O Box 34701, Dar-Es-Salaam
- Dr.Julith Kabengula- (MD, MMED), Head of Pediatric and child Health department, Benjamin Mkapa Hospital, jullykabe1@gmail.com, +255765941174, P.O Box 11088, Dodoma City
- Dr.Yasitha Lugira (MD, MMED), Heads of Pediatric department, Kisarawe District Hospital, yslugira@gmail.com, +255719053009, P.O Box 674, Kisarawe-Pwani
Hobbies and Interests
- Hiking
- Event organization
- Readings novels
- Keeping abreast of current affairs
- Socializing
- Dancing
- Watching and playing variety of sports
- Rearing poultry
Training
- Pediatric Echocardiography, JKCI, 2019-06-14, 2019-06-22, Dar es salaam
- 5S-KAIZEN-TQM approaches in Tanzania, EGPAF, 2018-03-19, 2018-03-23, Singida Region
- Management of Pediatric HIV/PMTCT cascade, MDH, 2017-01-05, 2017-01-20, Bukoba
- Quality Improvement Training, EGPAF, 2017-03-01, 2017-03-01, Dodoma
- Comprehensive Hospital Operational Plan, CSC, 2016-10-03, 2016-10-10, Morogoro
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop indictors tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of more than 200 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 18 in the implementation and monitoring of USAID Tuwajali Watoto (Let's care for children) Project
- Collaborated with Minitry of Health (NASHCoP) and Regional Implementing Partner in the implemetation and monitoring Pediatric, Adolescent and PMTCT services in 11 regions in Tanzania
Affiliations
Paediatric Association of Tanzania
Travelling
Travelling
Languages
Swahili, Kihaya
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Member of Pediatric HIV Technical Working Group - PTWG-NASHCoP
06.2023 - Current
Technical Advisor-Pediatric, Adolescents and PMTCT services - Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
03.2023 - Current
Regional Technical Advisor- Pediatric and Youth - Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation (EGPAF)
06.2021 - 03.2023
Pediatric Emergency Care National Trainer - Help The Baby Survive Project
02.2021 - 03.2023
Equivalent Lecture Pediatric Department - University of Dodoma
01.2018 - Current
Pediatrician/Medical Doctor - Benjamin Mkapa Hospital
05.2017 - 06.2021
Medical Doctor - Bukoba Regional Referral Hospital
10.2016 - 05.2017
MUHAS – Distance Learning - Master’s degree in public health (MPH - DL),
Dodoma University - Master of Medicine in Pediatric and Child Health,
Dodoma University - Bachelor of Medicine,
Ihungo High school - (ACSEE A-level) - Secondary Education,
Mugeza secondary School - (CSEE O-Level) - Secondary Education,
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