Thando Agape Dube
Medical Doctor
Lusaka
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Doctor/Family Medicine Registrar
Lusaka Adventist Hospital
11.2023 - Current
- Family medicine postgraduate/registrar
Family Medicine Registrar
Chilenje General Hospital
03.2022 - Current
- Family medicine postgraduate/registrar
Medical Intern Volunteer/Family Medicine Registrar
Kanyama General Hospital
03.2021 - Current
- Family medicine postgraduate/registrar
- Managed time effectively, prioritizing patient care while balancing administrative tasks and educational requirements.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, ensuring a comfortable environment for open communication about their health concerns.
- Exhibited strong leadership skills while supervising junior interns, fostering teamwork and promoting professional growth among peers.
- Performed minor surgical procedures under direct supervision of attending physicians, honing technical skills necessary for future practice success.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to develop individualized treatment plans that effectively addressed each patient''s unique needs.
- Assisted physicians in conducting diagnostic tests, resulting in accurate diagnoses and targeted treatment plans.
- Evaluated patient progress throughout treatment plans, adjusting strategies when necessary to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Provided compassionate care during challenging situations, offering emotional support to patients and families facing difficult diagnoses or treatments.
- Participated in grand rounds, presenting complex cases to colleagues and engaging in constructive discussions for optimal patient outcomes.
- Remained current on latest medical advancements through continuous learning efforts such as attending seminars, workshops, and conferences.
- Collaborated efficiently with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive patient care and improve overall hospital processes.
- Demonstrated adaptability by swiftly rotating through multiple departments, broadening clinical skills and expertise across various specialties.
- Enhanced patient care by meticulously gathering medical histories and performing thorough physical examinations.
- Shadowed experienced professionals to gain firsthand insight into specialized medical procedures and protocols.
- Educated patients on preventative measures and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term health and wellbeing.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers by acting as a liaison between physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other team members involved in patient care.
- Completed daily rounds to check on patients and identify any reasons for concern.
- Wrote detailed and professional progress notes for each patient, outlining notable events and examinations findings.
- Interviewed patients and added key details to medical histories.
- Reviewed clinical cases to gain additional understanding of disease etiology and progression.
- Provided and managed direct patient care by conducting physical examinations, evaluations and assessments to determine diagnosis.
- Prescribed medications and therapies to improve patients' health and well-being.
Health Advisement
Otam Health & Creatives
Lusaka
11.2007 - Current
- Preparation of meal plans according to dietary needs pertaining to individual health and illness, Preparation and demonstration of natural supplements suitable for individual needs, Individual workout plans
- Delivered outstanding customer service throughout the entire event planning process, resulting in repeat business from satisfied clients.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized catering services tailored to individual preferences and dietary requirements.
- Leveraged strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with diverse clientele regarding their unique needs and expectations.
- Researched food options for customers with food allergies or special dietary preferences to accommodate varied dietary needs.
- Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
- Developed menus for special requirements of clients.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments to identify areas of concern, and provided evidence-based recommendations for improvement.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing personalized support, resources, and timely follow-ups on progress.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing customized health programs tailored to individual needs.
Medical Intern
Kanyama General Hospital
03.2021 - 03.2023
- Medical internship in Internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics and surgery
Clinical Practice
University Teaching Hospital (Lusaka, Zambia)
01.2021 - 02.2021
- Pediatrics (General Practice, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Malnutrition, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
Medical Intern
Ukraine
Kharkov
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Shadowed experienced professionals to gain firsthand insight into specialized medical procedures and protocols.
- Reviewed clinical cases to gain additional understanding of disease etiology and progression.
- Monitored patients' conditions and progress to reevaluate treatment.
- Built strong foundation in medical practice by contributing to different areas of patient care and administrative practice.
- Collected and transported laboratory specimens used in diagnostics and ongoing patient monitoring.
- Applied classroom learning by directly caring for patients with acute concerns and chronic conditions.
Summer Clinical Practice
Kharkov National Medical University
06.2020 - 11.2020
- Surgery department, Internal medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Summer Clinical Practice
University Teaching Hospital - UTH Lusaka
07.2018 - 09.2018
- Internal medicine (Adult Medical Emergency Unit & Wards), Obstetrics & Gynecology (in & out patient; surgical assisting; emergency department), Paediatrics (Inpatient; infectious disease hospital; pediatric surgery), Surgery (General; Orthopedic; Oncology; Endocrine)
Private Catering and Event Consulting
Otam Health & Creatives
Lusaka
- Preparation of food and beverages for small dinner parties, events, braais(barbeques), tuck shops and birthday celebrations, Invitation design for events, Consulting on colour scheme, table setup, flowers and other intrinsic details in events
Virtual Creative Consultant (Part-time)
Blu Flamingo
09.2009 - 05.2012
- Creating e-marketing concepts, Visualizing concepts and expressing them through sketching and other rapid prototyping methods, Provide creative concepts and high quality killing materials for internal and external presentations, Research, understand and organize business objectives, Project and business plan write-ups, Branding, Identity design, typography and information design, Communicating with director virtually and telephonically, Creation of invitations and advertising material
Medical Council Volunteer
Be Free Lifestyle Inc. (Butterworth, South Africa)
01.2012 - 04.2012
- Nutritional advice to community and clients at the centre, Meal planning based on plant based diet; cooking classes, Massage Therapy; Back Alignment, Hydrotherapy, Basic Life Saving Skills (level 1 3), Expo training and Breathe Free rehabilitation, Medicinal healing through herbal properties, Health NEWSTART training, First Aid
Acting Food and Beverage Manager
Fairview Hotel
10.2010 - 01.2011
- Supervision of Food and Beverage staff ensuring all standards and procedures are met and ensure adherence to food presentation and standards, Liaison with Operations staff and facility supervisors/managers to ensure maintenance needs is communicated to the Operations Co-ordinator, Hands-on operation in food and beverage facilities when required, Ensure that food and beverage facilities are set up according to company standards and cleaned thoroughly at the end of the shift, Discuss work methods with a view to on-going improvements and communicate areas of concern to the food and beverage management team, Solving customer complaints and problems, Shift supervision and Rostering communicate feedback on staff training and finishing times when necessary, Responsible for operations and running of the food and beverage department as well as banqueting and sales
Hospitality Lecturer
Fairview Hotel
07.2010 - 01.2011
- Lectured in Food and Beverage Management, Accommodation Management, Food and Beverage Service Techniques, Front Office Theory, Accommodation Studies with Front Office
Intern
Safari Park Hotel
- Catering Management Internship, Housekeeping and Laundry Management Internship, Front Office Management and Guest Relations Internship, Food Production
Personal Assistant to Director (Part-time)
Blue Flamingo - Event Management Company
07.2008 - 08.2009
- Schedule facilities and services for organizations' events; maintain weekly and monthly facility activities calendar; update calendar as required, Recommend to director approval or denial of facility services for specific events by reviewing applications, Coordinate with renter's management to negotiate rental costs for rented facilities and determine requirements of renter in regard to technical, security and/or other requirements, Ensure adequate staffing for events and schedule set-up, technical stage and other crews accordingly, supervise crews during events, Provide assistance and information to director, staff and clients regarding facility use and capabilities
- Maintain contact with patrons of clients via telephone or written correspondence, Represent company in public relations/liaison capacity on matters relating to events, Attend events to facilitate operations and respond to emergencies, and problems
- Ensure all aspects of events are implemented and controlled according to plans, Maintain direct contact with personnel from various outside organizations and clients associated with scheduled events, Coordinate conferences and requested services including reserving conference rooms, determining catering needs, preparing conference materials, tacking various expenditures and revenues, collecting fees and maintaining any necessary records, Coordinate, determine and arrange physical maintenance of facility as required; oversee daily security of facility; check work of staff assigned in different areas, Maintain inventory for event program, maintain mailing lists for distribution of event calendar or other pertinent information
Education
Master of Medicine in Family Medicine -
The University of Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia 02.2022 - Current
MBBS graduate - General Medicine
Kharkov National Medical University
Kharkov, Ukraine 05.2014 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management
United States International University - Africa (USIU-A)
Nairobi, Kenya 08.2005 - 05.2005
High School Diploma - undefined
Maxwell Adventist Academy
01.2002 - 05.2005
Skills
Proficient Computer User
Certification
Management of patients at high risk of progression to advanced HIV disease (awarded 11th October 2022)
Accomplishments
- Medical Council Volunteer, Be Free Lifestyle Inc. (Butterworth, South Africa), 01/2012, 04/2012
- Virtual Creative Consultant (Part-time), Blu Flamingo, 09/2009, 05/2012
- Acting Food and Beverage Manager, Fairview Hotel, 10/2010, 01/2011
- Hospitality Lecturer, Fairview Hotel, 07/2010, 01/2011
- Personal Assistant to Director (Part-time), Blue Flamingo - Event Management Company, 07/2008, 08/2009
Community Service
- Maxwell Academy - Over the Hill Prayer Homes, Abandoned Baby Centre, Rongai Outreach Program, Rongai Cleanup Initiative
- USIU-A - Project to raise funds for necessary items for Havilla Children's Home; SPAC (Sports Active Committee) community cleanup, soccer mentorship and outreach
References
Available on request
Timeline
Doctor/Family Medicine Registrar
Lusaka Adventist Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Family Medicine Registrar
Chilenje General Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Master of Medicine in Family Medicine -
The University of Zambia
02.2022 - Current
Medical Intern Volunteer/Family Medicine Registrar
Kanyama General Hospital
03.2021 - Current
Medical Intern
Kanyama General Hospital
03.2021 - 03.2023
Clinical Practice
University Teaching Hospital (Lusaka, Zambia)
01.2021 - 02.2021
Medical Intern
Ukraine
09.2020 - 11.2020
Summer Clinical Practice
Kharkov National Medical University
06.2020 - 11.2020
Summer Clinical Practice
University Teaching Hospital - UTH Lusaka
07.2018 - 09.2018
MBBS graduate - General Medicine
Kharkov National Medical University
05.2014 - 05.2020
Medical Council Volunteer
Be Free Lifestyle Inc. (Butterworth, South Africa)
01.2012 - 04.2012
Acting Food and Beverage Manager
Fairview Hotel
10.2010 - 01.2011
Hospitality Lecturer
Fairview Hotel
07.2010 - 01.2011
Virtual Creative Consultant (Part-time)
Blu Flamingo
09.2009 - 05.2012
Personal Assistant to Director (Part-time)
Blue Flamingo - Event Management Company
07.2008 - 08.2009
Health Advisement
Otam Health & Creatives
11.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management
United States International University - Africa (USIU-A)
08.2005 - 05.2005
High School Diploma - undefined
Maxwell Adventist Academy
01.2002 - 05.2005
Private Catering and Event Consulting
Otam Health & Creatives
Intern
Safari Park Hotel
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