Charles Shumba
Summary
Passionate, adaptable, patient-focused, accomplished physician with extensive experience in general medicine in both hospital and clinic settings. Adept in properly diagnosing and strategizing for the best patient treatment plans and outcomes. Empathetic and professional attitude, committed to providing patients with the best care possible. Proficient in communicating and establishing good relationships with patients. Experienced in counselling patients on preventive care and positive lifestyle changes. A strong leader who works well under pressure and with other medical professionals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
MEDICAL MENTOR
Right to Care Zambia
10.2023 - Current
ADULT HIV SPECIALIST
Eastern Provincial Health Office, Zambia
01.2019 - 09.2023
PROJECT COORDINATOR
Catholic Relief Services, Zambia
05.2018 - 12.2018
SENIOR MEDICAL OFFICER
AIDSHealthcare Foundation Zambia
01.2016 - 03.2018
MEDICAL OFFICER
MKP TMS Hospital, Zambia
01.2013 - 11.2015
CLINICAL CARE OFFICER
Zambia Prevention Care and Treatment partnership
04.2005 - 05.2010
MECICAL OFFICER
Nchanga South Hospital, Zambia
04.2004 - 02.2005
MEDICAL OFFICER
Ndola Central Hospital, Zambia
01.2001 - 03.2004
Education
MBChB - Medicine
University of Zambia
Lusaka 01.2000
BSc.HB - Human Biology
University of Zambia
Lusaka 01.1994
Skills
- Medical Diagnosis
- Emergency Care
- Patient Education
- Empathy
- Treatment Planning
- Medication Management
- Team player & leadership
- Communications & PR
- Chronic Disease Management
- Laboratory Procedures
- ECG
- Lumbar puncture
- Preventive Care
- Infection Control
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Minor Surgeries
Professional Development
- Certificate in Management Training/Everest Leadership Training, 2010
- Certificates in HIV Treatment and Prevention, 2005/2010
Hobbies and Interests
Learning French language – Did French as a subject in High School – Currently doing self-taught French language learning
Timeline
MEDICAL MENTOR
Right to Care Zambia
10.2023 - Current
ADULT HIV SPECIALIST
Eastern Provincial Health Office, Zambia
01.2019 - 09.2023
PROJECT COORDINATOR
Catholic Relief Services, Zambia
05.2018 - 12.2018
SENIOR MEDICAL OFFICER
AIDSHealthcare Foundation Zambia
01.2016 - 03.2018
MEDICAL OFFICER
MKP TMS Hospital, Zambia
01.2013 - 11.2015
CLINICAL CARE OFFICER
Zambia Prevention Care and Treatment partnership
04.2005 - 05.2010
MECICAL OFFICER
Nchanga South Hospital, Zambia
04.2004 - 02.2005
MEDICAL OFFICER
Ndola Central Hospital, Zambia
01.2001 - 03.2004
MBChB - Medicine
University of Zambia
BSc.HB - Human Biology
University of Zambia
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