Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Languages
Researchandpublications
Internship
Licensureandmemberships
Communityservices
References
Hobbies and Interests
Timeline
Generic

HUSSEIN BHALLOO

Dar Es Salaam

Summary

To further my career as a physician and to use the expertise at hand to treat and alleviate the suffering of patients. Accomplished Physician with extensive experience caring for patients in various capacities. Organized, and dependable candidate with success at managing multiple priorities and a positive attitude.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Physician

Hitech Sai Healthcare Centre
01.2013 - Current
  • Run an outpatient clinic
  • Coordinated patient care and referrals with relevant specialists for optimal continuity of care throughout the treatment process.
  • Carry out echocardiograms independently
  • Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care, addressing concerns, and maintaining open lines of communication.

Physician

Sanitas Hospital
01.2013 - 05.2024
  • Run a Out-patient Clinic
  • Incharge of the Emergency Clinic
  • Incharge of the In-patient wards and conducting ward rounds and making decisions on admitted and critical patients.
  • Collaborated with fellow specialists to provide coordinated, interdisciplinary care for patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Developed comprehensive care plans tailored to the unique needs of each individual patient, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Incharge of quality improvement initiatives within the department, resulting in enhanced patient safety measures and reduced error rates.
  • Mentored junior physicians to develop strong clinical skills and foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
  • Training and orientation of newly employed doctors at the facility.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatment protocols and conducting thorough evaluations.
  • Participated in hospital administrative board to provide expert guidance on clinical matters and inform strategic decision making on clinical care of patients.
  • Cultivated a culture of teamwork within the department, fostering open communication and collaborative problem-solving among staff members.
  • Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
  • Provided consultation to staff and administration on patient treatment.

Resident in Internal Medicine

Muhimbili University And Muhimbili Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Rotated and worked in various medical departments at the Hospital as nephrology, neurology, haematology, cardiology, gastroenterology, dermatology, and infectious diseases.
  • Performed procedures such as pericardiocentesis, pleural biopsies, peritoneal biopsies, lymphnode biopsies, and bone marrow biopsies
  • Gained extensive experience in handling serious patients while carrying out all the routine activities of the hospital ward rounds, 24 hr on call duties, emergency and physician consultations in various departments as required
  • Performed routine OPD activities
  • Worked and practised in the Emergency and casualty department to excel my skills in emergency medicine.
  • Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions.
  • Presented in various academic and hospital meetings including Grandrounds, Journal clubs, Hospital mortality meetings and Symposiums.

Medical officer

African Medical Investments
01.2009 - 01.2013
  • Run an outpatient clinic
  • Perform ward rounds and clinical duties in In-patient ward
  • Collaborating patient care by coordinating with physicians, nurses and other specialists across various departments to ensure holistic care for patients attending the facility.


Medical officer

Ebrahim Haji Health Centre
01.2009 - 01.2013
  • Managed an array of responsibilities such as controlling the flow of patients in and out of the emergency room
  • Prioritized patients in the Triage
  • Communicated with emergency rescue personnel, law enforcement and patients’ families.

Medical officer

Regency Medical Centre
01.2007 - 01.2010

Senior Medical Officer at Regency Medical Centre. My roles at the Hospital included:

  • Run out-patient clinics
  • Incharge of doing ward rounds and patient care admitted to the facility from admission until they are discharged or referred
  • Good communication and counseling with patients to enhance patient satisfaction including doing thorough assessments, diagnoses and completing treatment plans
  • Assisted senior physicians and surgeons during assessments, examinations and surgical interventions.
  • Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
  • Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring accurate, timely, and comprehensive medical records for improved continuity of care.
  • Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.

Intern Doctor

Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre
01.2007 - 12.2007

Medical Intern at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical centre, Tanzania

Rotation included:

  • Internal Medicine
  • Paediatrics and Child Health
  • Surgery
  • Obstretics and Gynaecology
  • Casuality and Outpetient

Intern Doctor

American Mission Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Supported senior physicians during rounds by taking notes, updating records, and facilitating communication between team members.
  • Assisted in various medical and surgical procedures for better patient outcomes and a deeper understanding of medical processes.
  • Performed bedside procedures such as venipuncture or IV placement with minimal complications improving patients'' comfort levels.
  • Collaborated with doctors to give treatment and diagnose disease.
  • Took detailed history on patient conditions and diagnoses.
  • Monitored patient vitals.

Education

Echocardiography Fellowship -

Care Institute of Medical Sciences
Ahmedabad, India
01.2013

Masters of Medicine (MMED Internal Medicine) -

Muhimbili University Of Health And Allied Sciences
Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
01.2013

Intensive Cardiac Care Unit (ICCU) Course -

Aga Khan Hospital
Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
01.2012

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Science (MBBS) - Medical Doctor

Gulf Medical College
Ajman, UAE
01.2003

Higher Education -

Pakistan Urdu School
Manama, Bahrain
01.1998

Languages

English
Swahili
Arabic
Urdu/Hindi

Researchandpublications

  • Conducted research entitled ‘Prevalence of MicroAlbuminuria in Hypertensive Patients’ at Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar-es-Salaam in 2013.


  • Mussa FM, Massawe HP, Bhalloo H, Moledina S, Assenga E. Magnitude and associated factors of anti-retroviral therapy adherence among children attending HIV care and treatment clinics in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Plos one. 2022 Sep 30;17(9):e0275420.

Internship

  • Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, Intern Doctor, 2006-01-01, 2007-12-31
  • Al Mafraq Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Intern Doctor, 2004-01-01, 2005-12-31

Licensureandmemberships

  • Licensed as a Medical Practitioner by the Medical Council of Tanganyika
  • Certified as a fully registered medical practitioner by the Medical Council of Tanzania
  • Certified as a Master of Medicine Physician by the Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences

Communityservices

  • Voluntary service (medical and non-medical) in different camps conducted in various communities and villages
  • Doctors on Wheels (DOW) – a private organization aimed at providing medical services to patients with disabilities and to those not able to get to a hospital due to their individual circumstances.

References

Dr Vijay Somgal

Physician

Hitech Sai

+255 754 294492


Dr Khuzeima Khanbhai

Interventional Cardiologist 

Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute

+255 787 460653

drkhuz@gmail.com


Professor Karim Manji

Professor in Paediatrics

Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences

+255 754 350630

kpmanji@gmail.com

Hobbies and Interests

I have a passion for computer gaming and have a knack for it.

I enjoy playing soccer and often play with friends and my son.

I have a keen interest in advancing computer technology and keep uptodate with latest gadgets.

My hobby is to cycle and also use it as a means to exercise

Timeline

Physician

Hitech Sai Healthcare Centre
01.2013 - Current

Physician

Sanitas Hospital
01.2013 - 05.2024

Resident in Internal Medicine

Muhimbili University And Muhimbili Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2013

Medical officer

African Medical Investments
01.2009 - 01.2013

Medical officer

Ebrahim Haji Health Centre
01.2009 - 01.2013

Intern Doctor

Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre
01.2007 - 12.2007

Medical officer

Regency Medical Centre
01.2007 - 01.2010

Intern Doctor

American Mission Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2005

Echocardiography Fellowship -

Care Institute of Medical Sciences

Masters of Medicine (MMED Internal Medicine) -

Muhimbili University Of Health And Allied Sciences

Intensive Cardiac Care Unit (ICCU) Course -

Aga Khan Hospital

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Science (MBBS) - Medical Doctor

Gulf Medical College

Higher Education -

Pakistan Urdu School
HUSSEIN BHALLOO