Editha Sanga
Mbeya
Summary
I am a highly skilled, energetic and compassionate Doctor with significant experience in patient care, diagnosis and treatment. I have been awarded a Bachelor Medicine and Bachelor Surgery (MBBS) Degree by the International Medical and Technological University (IMTU) in the year 2018. I am currently working with Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation Tanzania, Mbeya COE since April 2020 to date. I am well accustomed with high professionalism in providing technical support and mentorship to other Health Care Providers and providing family centered medical care to Children and Adolescent Living with HIV, TB and Malnutrition. Notable impact made in previous roles through implementation of national health policies in managing and prevention of HIV in children and Adolescent and promoting overall wellbeing. I have exceptional problem-solving abilities, critical thinking skills, and leadership qualities crucial for healthcare settings. My strengths include advanced knowledge of Pediatric HIV, TB care and Research, i have strong interpersonal and good communication skills and highly commited to continuous learning.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research/ Study Doctor
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation Tanzania - Mbeya COE
Mbeya
10.2023 - Current
- Participating in developing scientifically sound research proposals that consider study subjects’ wellbeing that aim to benefit the society
- Implementing researches and study activities including executing informed consenting processes, study participants enrolment and monitoring
- Assisting the principal investigators in study data preparation, collection through questionnaires and interviews, data analysis and cleaning in data bases
- Providing clinical management of adverse events among study participants, managing patients who receive study medical products such as drugs and tests
- Providing care and treatment to participants who require medical attention at any time
- Study/ research progress report writing and timely submission
- Participating in local and International scientific conferences, forums and other relevant learning platforms
- Participating in both individually and group journal and abstract writing competitions
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate optimal patient care plans.
- Assessed patient's medical history and symptoms to accurately diagnose illnesses.
- Provided preventative care advice to promote healthy lifestyles.
- Prescribed medications and treatments to alleviate patients' health concerns.
- Performed physical exams on patients of all ages.
- Ordered laboratory tests, such as blood work, x-rays, and ultrasounds.
- Reviewed test results to determine diagnosis or course of treatment.
Medical Officer
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation Tanzania - Mbeya COE
04.2020 - 03.2023
- Attending pediatric clients and general patient care at Baylor CTC as well as in pediatric wards at the hosting Mbeya Zonal Referral Hospital (MZRH)
- Providing PMTCT services to HIV Exposed Infants
- HIV Testing Services provision at both Facility and Community levels, case linkage, HIV Prevention in High Risk Key populations, data collection and documentations
- Anti Retroviral Therapy (ART) legibility assessment, initiation, follow up and drug side effects monitoring and treatment for HIV/AIDs infected children
- Tuberculosis (TB) screening, diagnosing, TB Prevention and Anti TB Treatment (ATT) initiation, follow up, drug side effects monitoring and treatment
- Gastric aspiration and sputum induction in presumptive pediatric TB cases
- Assessing, diagnosing, and treating Opportunistic Infections (OIs), Malnutrition and other medical conditions
- Providing Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Services; STI Counseling, prevention and management and Family Planning services
- Early Childhood Development (ECD), Maternal and Child Health Services at the RCH Clinic
- Diagnosing and treating Kaposi Sarcoma (KS) and other HIV related Pediatric Oncology including Chemotherapy
- Performing minor procedures; wound dressing, I& D, Implants for family planning
Pediatric HIV/TB Mentor
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation Tanzania - Mbeya COE
04.2020 - 03.2023
- Mentoring other CTCs in the SHZ on pediatric HIV/AIDS and TB care
- Awarded certificates
Pediatric HIV/TB Clinical Attachment Training coordinator, Technical Assistant and Facilitator
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation Tanzania - Mbeya COE
04.2020 - 03.2023
Medical Education Focal Head
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation Tanzania - Mbeya COE
04.2020 - 03.2023
- Quarterly Medical Education activities Work plan development and Reporting
- Coordinating and participating in Continuous Medical Education (CME) sessions
- Organizing and participating in HIV and TB ECHO sessions; SHZ Pediatric HIV ECHO session facilitator
- Monthly and Quarterly reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation of Medical Education activities
- Coordinating Clinical attachment training for HCPs from supported sites and main IPs at the facility
- Coordinating THPS Police and Prisons Activity, TB Clinical attachment training
Adolescent Psychosocial Support Focal Doctor
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation Tanzania - Mbeya COE
04.2020 - 03.2023
- Providing linkages to psychological and social welfare assistance and support to adolescents who need these services
- Participating in adolescent living with HIV (ALHIV) programs such as 'Teen club', Jitambue that aim at improving and maintaining good Adherence to long term (ATT) and lifelong treatments (ART)
- Developing adolescent psychosocial programs for ALHIV to strengthen their self esteem, confidence and combat stigma
- Raising awareness on good ART Adherence to caregivers struggling with poor ADH in Caregiver support groups
- Orphaned and Vulnerable Children (OVC) services provision and linkages, participation in charity and donations for OVC
Medical Doctor Volunteer
Faraja Dispensary
Mwanza
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Assess, diagnose, and treat patients at OPD
- Performing minor procedures; wound dressing, MVA, I& D, tracheostomy care
Education
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) -
International Medical and technological university (IMTU)
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania01.2018
Advanced level Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE) -
Kifungilo Girls’ Secondary School
Lushoto, Tanga, Tanzania01.2013
Ordinary level Certificate of Secondary Education (CSEE) -
St. Annemarie Secondary School
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania01.2010
Certificate of Primary Education -
St. Benedict Primary School
Njombe, Tanzania01.2006
Skills
- Acquinted with basic computer skills and microsoft office; word, excel and outlook
- Adapting a Good clinical practice in studies and researches
- Good Research / Study Abstract writing skils
- Conducting Study and Research activity as per protocal, aware of different research methodologies, data collectiong using designated data collection tools and data analysis
- Capacity to develope periodic Activity work plans and Proposals
- Ability to work productively under pressure and complete tasks timely
- Highly Flexible on unlimited situations
- Able to work alone under Minimum supervision with good products and timely completion of tasks and daily duties
- Good Communication skills
- Teamwork player with active participation in team assignments and other team building activities
- Good reporting skills for programs and study activities at required periods of implementation: monthly, quarterly, and yearly
- Ability to complete and meet deadlines of assigned tasks
- Attendance Punctuality and productive use of time during working hours
- Hard working
- Creativity to improve work quality, increase passion and easily coping with work tasks
- Fast learner in new work setting and easily adapting to new seculars and guidelines
- Customised Patient Treatment Plan Development and provision of appropriate Treatment regimens
- Aware with up to date Public Health Procedures
- Efficient interdisciplinary team coordination skills in tasks requiring teamwork
- Acquinted with projects' Continuous Quality Improvement skills for better work outputs
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) provider License, American Heart Association (AHA), 2016
- MBBS certificate, IMTU, 2019
- MD Internship training, Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH), 2019
- Medical Council of Tanganyika (MCT) Practicing License, 2023
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/09/92
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Tanzanian
- NIDA number: 19921009-14121-000027
Research and studies
- NIH Stool 4 TB study, Evaluates Novel Stool- and Blood based Tuberculosis diagnostic tests in children and adolescents in Mbeya, Tanzania.
- CDC Cooperate Agreement under Global TB Funded study, Closing TB Gaps in people living with HIV.
Handson experience
- Medical Doctor Volunteer, Faraja Dispensary, 02/2020 - 03/2020, Mwanza, Tanzania, Assess, diagnose, and treat patients at OPD., Performing minor procedures; wound dressing, MVA, I&D, tracheostomy care.
- Medical Officer, Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation Tanzania - Mbeya COE, 04/2020 - 03/2023, Attending pediatric clients and general patient care., Providing PMTCT services to HIV Exposed Infants., HIV Testing Services provision at both Facility and Community levels., Anti Retroviral Therapy (ART) eligibility assessment and treatment.
- Study Doctor, Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation Tanzania - Mbeya COE, 10/01/23 - Present, Participating in developing scientifically sound research proposals., Implementing researches and study activities., Providing clinical management of adverse events among study participants.
Affiliations
· Nominated by Technical Director; Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation Tanzania - Mbeya COE for focusing on wellness and good health while showing integrity at work, maintaining a positive attitude and the ability to develop good communication skills.
· As a wellness champion, I have been working towards achieving a healthy, balanced workplace culture and serving as a role model in improving my colleagues well being. I have developed Wellness through Physical Activity programs at the Baylor TZ- Mbeya COE such as the “Baylor Jogging Club” and “Groove 2 Health!
· Participating in monthly wellness meetings and challenges that involve development and sharing of Wellness Newsletters among colleagues.
Languages
Kiswahili
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
French
Beginner (A1)
A1
Accomplishments
· Online courses on Tuberculosis Basics by Global Health eLearning Center on July 6, 2020 and awarded a certificate.
· Online courses on Tuberculosis Advanced Concepts by Global Health eLearning Center on July 13, 2020 and awarded a certificate.
· Online courses on Mother to Child Transmission of HIV by Global Health eLearning Center on June 4, 2020 and awarded a certificate.
· Online courses on Family Planning and HIV Services Integration by Global Health eLearning Center on June 9, 2020; awarded a certificate.
· Online courses on Designing HIV Prevention Programs for Key Populations by Global Health eLearning Center on June 16, 2020; awarded a certificate.
· Online courses on M & E Fundamentals by Global Health eLearning Center on June 19, 2020; awarded a certificate.
· Online courses on M&E Frameworks for HIV/AIDS Programs by Global Health eLearning Center on June 23, 2020; awarded a certificate.
· Online courses on Health Care Quality by Global Health eLearning Center on July 15, 2020; awarded a certificate.
· Online courses on Gender and Sexual and Reproductive Health by Global Health eLearning Center on August 4, 2020; awarded a certificate.
References
1. Dr. Irene D’Zombe,
HTS & HIV Prevention Services Delivery Advisor, Management and Development for Health (MDH).
dzombeirene@gmail.com,
+255682124177
2. Dr. Beatha Kasambala.
Technical Director, Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation-Tanzania,
P.O BOX 2663, Mbeya, Tanzania,
bkasambala@baylortanzania.or.tz,
+255767029955
3.Dr. Malendeja Martine.
Medical Research officer, National Institute of Medical Research- Mbeya Medical research center,
malendejamartine@gmail.com,
+255762188010
Timeline
Research/ Study Doctor
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation Tanzania - Mbeya COE
10.2023 - Current
Medical Officer
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation Tanzania - Mbeya COE
04.2020 - 03.2023
Pediatric HIV/TB Mentor
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation Tanzania - Mbeya COE
04.2020 - 03.2023
Pediatric HIV/TB Clinical Attachment Training coordinator, Technical Assistant and Facilitator
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation Tanzania - Mbeya COE
04.2020 - 03.2023
Medical Education Focal Head
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation Tanzania - Mbeya COE
04.2020 - 03.2023
Adolescent Psychosocial Support Focal Doctor
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation Tanzania - Mbeya COE
04.2020 - 03.2023
Medical Doctor Volunteer
Faraja Dispensary
02.2020 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) -
International Medical and technological university (IMTU)
Advanced level Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE) -
Kifungilo Girls’ Secondary School
Ordinary level Certificate of Secondary Education (CSEE) -
St. Annemarie Secondary School
Certificate of Primary Education -
St. Benedict Primary School
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