Karim Shabani Bembe
Dar Es Salaam
Summary
As a dedicated Medical Doctor with over five years of experience in pediatric healthcare, I have developed a profound passion for improving the well-being of children, with a particular focus on neonatal care and general pediatric populations. My clinical expertise encompasses the management of diverse pediatric conditions, emphasizing compassionate, evidence-based care to ensure optimal health outcomes. I have honed my skills in high-pressure environments, delivering comprehensive medical interventions and fostering strong relationships with families to support holistic child development. My keen interest in neonatal care drives my commitment to addressing critical health challenges faced by newborns, while my broader dedication to pediatric populations underscores my advocacy for preventive and curative healthcare. I am eager to contribute my expertise to an NGO focused on health, leveraging my skills to advance child health initiatives and make a meaningful impact on vulnerable communities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Doctor
Saifee Hospital Tanzania
05.2022 - Current
- Managed critical care for neonates in the NICU, including preterm infants and those with complex conditions, administering ventilatory support, parenteral nutrition, and targeted therapies to improve survival rates.
- Provided comprehensive medical care for pediatric patients in the general ward, diagnosing and treating a wide range of acute and chronic conditions while ensuring family-centered care and follow-up.
- Led multidisciplinary rounds in the NICU, coordinating with neonatologists, nurses, and specialists to develop individualized treatment plans, optimizing outcomes for high-risk newborns.
- Implemented infection control protocols in the NICU and pediatric wards, reducing hospital-acquired infections through rigorous training of staff and adherence to evidence-based guidelines.
- Conducted community health education sessions for parents on neonatal care, breastfeeding, and childhood disease prevention, enhancing public health awareness and promoting healthy child development.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by analyzing patient outcomes and streamlining care processes, improving efficiency in the NICU and general pediatric services.
- Mentored junior doctors and nursing staff in pediatric and neonatal care techniques, fostering a skilled workforce to support sustainable child health programs in resource-constrained settings.
Medical Doctor- Volunteer
MNH-PAEDIATRIC ICU
01.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Performed various emergency procedures such as endotracheal intubation.
- Provided comprehensive care to critically ill patients.
- Attended patients during service and major ward rounds in pediatric ICU.
- Performed various diagnostic investigations such as ultrasound, ECG and Echocardiography.
Medical Doctor
MNH-TLM
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided comprehensive medical care to pediatric cancer patients, including diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up, ensuring adherence to evidence-based protocols to optimize outcomes in a high-volume oncology setting.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver holistic care, coordinating chemotherapy, radiation, and supportive therapies while addressing psychosocial needs of pediatric patients and their families.
- Developed and implemented patient education programs on pediatric cancer management, empowering families with knowledge on treatment adherence, side effect monitoring, and nutritional support to enhance quality of life.
- Contributed to public health initiatives by conducting community outreach programs to raise awareness about early detection and prevention of childhood cancers, targeting underserved populations to reduce health disparities.
- Participated in data collection and analysis for cancer registries, monitoring incidence and treatment outcomes to inform public health strategies and improve pediatric oncology service delivery.
- Advocated for policy changes to improve access to pediatric cancer care, engaging with stakeholders to secure funding for diagnostic tools and medications in resource-limited settings.
- Trained healthcare workers and community volunteers on recognizing early signs of pediatric cancers, strengthening local capacity for timely referrals and enhancing public health surveillance systems.
Intern Doctor
Lugalo General Military Hospital
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Attended patients in Emergency and Trauma department
- Attended and cared for patients presenting with chronic medical conditions including pediatric malignancies in both inpatient and outpatient settings
- Coordinated and perfomed major and minor ward rounds
- Dedicate more than 72 hour a week as a first on call in all major departments
- Assisted Major Operations and performed Minor operative procedures
- Provided care to people living with HIV/AIDS as well as managing the associated opportunistic infections
- Attended and treated patients presenting with psychiatric conditions
Education
M.D. - Doctor of Medicine
Muhimbili University Of Health And Allied Sciences
11 2018
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education - Physics, Chemistry& Biology (PCB)
Feza Boys High School
1 2013
Certificate of Secondary Education - Science
St Anthony's Secondary School
9 2010
Skills
- Working with Pediatric population
- Palliative Care
- Excellent Communication skills
- Critical Thinking Proficiency
- Strong Clinical Judgement
- Project Management
- Counseling
- Proficient Computer Skills
Certification
- Post Graduate program in Paediatrics Nutrition: Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
- ICH Good Clinical Practice E6 (R2): The Global Health Network, November 2020Case Management of Childhood Illnesses: Global Health eLearning Center,May 2020
- Clinical Care of Severe Acute Respiratory Infections: WHO Health Emergency Program, May 2020
- Operational Planning Guidelines and COVID-19 Partners platform to support Country Preparedness and Responce: WHO Health Emergency Program,May 2020
- Emerging Respiratory Viruses Including COVID-19;Methods of detection,prevention,responce and control:WHO Health Emergency Program,May 2020
REFERENCES
• Dr. Monica Apollo
Paediatrician- MNH
Dar es Salaam.
Mobile: +25578748899
Email: moniappo@gmail.com
• Dr. Khadija Mwamtemi
Paediatric Oncologist- MNHDar es Salaam.
Mobile:+255784240714
Email: hmwinula26@yahoo.co.uk
• Dr. Lulu Chirande
Paediatric Hemato-oncologist- MUHAS
Dar es Salaam.
Mobile: +255 684 209 112
Email:l2chirande@yahoo.com
Timeline
Medical Doctor
Saifee Hospital Tanzania
05.2022 - Current
Medical Doctor- Volunteer
MNH-PAEDIATRIC ICU
01.2021 - Current
Medical Doctor
MNH-TLM
06.2020 - 01.2021
Intern Doctor
Lugalo General Military Hospital
04.2019 - 03.2020
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education - Physics, Chemistry& Biology (PCB)
Feza Boys High School
Certificate of Secondary Education - Science
St Anthony's Secondary School
M.D. - Doctor of Medicine
Muhimbili University Of Health And Allied Sciences
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