Gerald Mashiku
Dar Es Salaam,Tanzania, United Republic of
Summary
Dedicated medical doctor with a strong foundation in clinical expertise and a passion for improving healthcare outcomes at both individual and population levels. Proficiency in epidemiology, health policy, health promotion and community engagement. Committed to bridging the gap between medicine and public health, aiming to reduce health disparities and enhance healthcare outcomes on a broader scale. Proven skills in research, program management, and policy advocacy. Seeking to leverage my dual background to contribute to innovative public health initiatives and advocating for equitable access to quality healthcare to positively impact the well-being of communities. Seeking to leverage my clinical and public health expertise to drive positive change in healthcare systems and communities.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Intern doctor
Lugalo General Military Hospital (Lugalo GMH)
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of
11.2022 - Current
- Delivered safe pregnancies with prenatal care, Cesarean sections, and complicated deliveries. Also, diagnosed and treated women's health issues in outpatient gynecological consultations, spanning routine exams to surgical interventions.
- Skilled in comprehensive surgical care, performing diverse procedures, mastering both emergency and elective surgeries. Collaborated for safety and success, excelled in pre-op, post-op, wound care, and surgical complications management.
- Proficient in diagnosing and managing diseases, conducting detailed assessments, interpreting tests, and collaborating for optimal patient care.
- Central in comprehensive pediatric care, addressing physical, emotional, and developmental well-being. Proficient in diagnosing and managing diverse conditions, overseeing developmental milestones, and handling complex pediatric cases.
- Perform thorough orthopedic assessments, diagnose using imaging, manage elective and trauma cases, educate patients on conditions, prevention, and post-surgery care.
- Frontline in high-pressure emergency care, proficiently addressing acute conditions, trauma, and resuscitations. Manage complex outpatient cases, including chronic illnesses and injuries.
volunteer Health worker
Iringa Regional Referral Hospital (IRRH)
Iringa, Tanzania
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Assisted in providing care to pregnant women, ensuring safe and healthy pregnancies.
- Assisted in labor and delivery, Cesarean sections, and management of complicated deliveries.
- Conducted regular prenatal check-ups, monitored fetal well-being, and offered prenatal counseling.
- Collaborated closely with attending physicians, midwives, and nurses in the labor and delivery unit.
- Assisted in managing gynecological patients with various conditions, from routine examinations to surgical interventions.
Education
Master of Public Health - social sciences
University of Dar-es-Salaam
Tanzania 11.2022 -
Doctor of Medicine - Health
St. Joseph University In Tanzania
Tanzania 09.2017 - 09.2022
A-Levels - Physics, Chemistry and Biology
Kibaha Secondary school
Pwani, Tanzania 08.2015 - 05.2017
O-level - Science
Stanley Secondary School
Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania 01.2011 - 09.2014
Primary Level Education - Elementary
Upendo Primary School
Mwanza, Tanzania 01.2004 - 09.2010
Skills
- Diagnosis
- Minor surgeries
- Clinical examining
- Preventative treatment
- infectious disease control
- public health surveillance
- leadership
- public speaking
Languages
English
Fluent
Swahili
Fluent
Timeline
Intern doctor
Lugalo General Military Hospital (Lugalo GMH)
11.2022 - Current
Master of Public Health - social sciences
University of Dar-es-Salaam
11.2022 -
volunteer Health worker
Iringa Regional Referral Hospital (IRRH)
09.2022 - 11.2022
Doctor of Medicine - Health
St. Joseph University In Tanzania
09.2017 - 09.2022
A-Levels - Physics, Chemistry and Biology
Kibaha Secondary school
08.2015 - 05.2017
O-level - Science
Stanley Secondary School
01.2011 - 09.2014
Primary Level Education - Elementary
Upendo Primary School
01.2004 - 09.2010
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