BARBARA MWAMBILWA
Ndola
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with a robust background in patient care and healthcare ethics, demonstrated during roles at Ndola Teaching Hospital and beyond. Excelled in leadership and communication, significantly enhancing health outcomes. Skilled in patient confidentiality and advocacy, with notable achievements in healthcare program coordination and research.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Volunteer Nurse
Ndola Teaching Hospital
06.2024 - Current
- Perform patient assessment as a Triage Nurse and initiate emergency measures if necessary
- Inform Doctors and transfer to tertiary care
- Coordinate patient care, administer drugs and injections, monitor vitals and coordinate and collaborate with other health care team to deliver quality health outcomes
- Facilitate drawing of blood, urine samples and other body fluids for lab investigations
- Maintain effective written and oral handover procedures of patients to other clinicians and during shift change
- Maintain routine patient observations as ordered by the Doctor or Clinician and record work done in the patients’ files or Computer
- Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality at all times in making
Research Assistant
Mind Changers Project
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Conducted interviews to identified eligible participants with regards to Mental Health and HIV/AIDS
- Administered informed consent forms to the study participants, recorded the findings and reported to the Research Manager
- Established and maintained good communication with study participants, Research team and members of the community
- Maintain clients confidentiality at all time
- Recorded findings and reported to the study Manager
Psycho-social counselor
Masala clinic
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Conducted Pre- and Post counseling under HIV Counseling Test and Treat unit
- Screened and tested clients for HIV and linked to treatment and care for those found positive
- Followed up clients on Art and those due for Viral Load and drug pick up through calls and text messages
- Conducted and screening those who were HIV positive for Tuberculosis and Malaria
- Maintained clients information with high confidentiality
Trainer of Trainees
Athena Network & ARASA
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: AIDS Rights Alliance for Southern Africa under SHE LEARNS Project
- Developed training programs to meet adolescents and learner's requirement regarding GBV (Gender Based Violence), HIV, Sexual Reproductive Health Rights and Mental Health in young people
- Facilitated sessions on Mental Health and suicide prevention sessions for Adolescents living with HIV on preventive measures to undertake and health living
- Facilitated sessions on Malaria, Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS Prevention in maintaining strong immunity during ART Clinic
- AIDS Rights Alliance for Southern Africa under SHE LEARNS Project
Global Health Leadership Intern
Charles R Drew University
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Trained as a global health leader in project management, Leadership skills, HIV/AIDS management Public Health gaps and Research
- Evaluated already existed practices and shared new ideas with management towards improving already existed protocols
- Assisted in execution of the vision, implementation of creative ideas for the benefit and growth of Adolescents enrolled in the RISE-UP Project
Outreach Program Coordinator
Latkings outreach Program
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Worked as outreach Program Coordinator and School mentor for Adolescents Health
- Conducted semi-formal teaching and counseling sessions with high level of confidentiality for young women and teen mothers both in school and out of school
- Conducted in School HIV testing and ensured linkage
- Executed and facilitated extra–curricular programs
- Facilitated Community outreach programs such as Moonlight HIV testing, HIV testing for all Different abled people and In Bars HIV testing services in creating new initiatives of HIV testing service delivery
Education
Certificate -
Adolescents’ Health Athena Network & ARASA (Aids Rights Alliance for Southern Africa)
01.2024
Diploma -
registered Nursing
01.2023
Certificate -
Psycho-socia Counseling; Golden School of Counseling
01.2023
Certificate -
Good Clinical Practice for Clinical Trials; Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative
01.2023
Certificate -
Leadership; Leap Institute
01.2023
Certificate -
Global Health Leadership: Charles R. Drew University under RISEUP project
01.2022
Skills
- Patient care
- Healthcare ethics
- Leadership skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
References
- Friendship Bench (Mind Changers), Dr. Ahmed, CAmed@mednet.ucla.edu, Bristol Ntebeke, Research Manager, 0962261384
- Latkings Outreach Program, Mrs. Ruth Dimbani, District Coordinator, 0979621892
- What Girls Want Zambia Athena Network, Afia Simpande, Country Focal Point, 0971767594
- Charles R Drew University under Rise Up Project, Tendayi Matenga, Admin, 0971149181, Masala Clinic Facility Coordinator, Namonga Mudend, 0974632839, Josephine Akingbulu, Global Health Coordinator, Josephine.akingbulu@cgu.edu, Dr. Lockett Lejeune, lejeunelockett@cdrewu.edu
- Ndola Teaching Hospital, Theophister, Incharge, 0770213187, Matron Zimba, 0968223300
Timeline
Registered Volunteer Nurse
Ndola Teaching Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
Mind Changers Project
01.2023 - 01.2024
Psycho-social counselor
Masala clinic
01.2023 - 12.2023
Trainer of Trainees
Athena Network & ARASA
01.2021 - 01.2023
Global Health Leadership Intern
Charles R Drew University
01.2021 - 01.2022
Outreach Program Coordinator
Latkings outreach Program
01.2017 - 01.2019
Certificate -
Adolescents’ Health Athena Network & ARASA (Aids Rights Alliance for Southern Africa)
Diploma -
registered Nursing
Certificate -
Psycho-socia Counseling; Golden School of Counseling
Certificate -
Good Clinical Practice for Clinical Trials; Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative
Certificate -
Leadership; Leap Institute
Certificate -
Global Health Leadership: Charles R. Drew University under RISEUP project
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