DIYASE AGNESS CHOLA
Lusaka,Zambia
Summary
A highly skilled medical professional with extensive training in point-of-care ultrasound, psychological first aid, and smart care pro. Demonstrates exceptional ability to deliver good clinical care amidst uncertainty and excels in performing complex surgical procedures such as caesarean sections and hysterectomies. Known for compassionate patient care, effective teamwork, and the capability to teach and supervise junior medical staff. Self-motivated with a strong aptitude for working independently, adaptable to new environments, and committed to enhancing patient outcomes through continuous learning.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Resident Medical Officer/Head Clinical Care
Luangwa District Hospital
Luangwa, Zambia
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Working and attending to various medical, obstetric, gynaecological, and surgical illnesses across the district for both locals and immigrants from Mozambique and Zimbabwe.
- Spear heading hepatitis awareness and screening in the district
- Mentoring and tutoring student nurses, doctors and clinical officers undergoing training and in service
- Chairing community-led meetings with community gatekeepers such as chiefs, headmen, and church leaders to foster healthy lifestyles in the district of Luangwa.
- Participated in child health week outreach, disseminating vaccines to hard-to-reach areas in the district as well as screening for malnutrition among the underfive population.
- Participated in tuberculosis outreach in the district with the aim of screening for asymptomatic and recurrent TB in the district.
- Worked as Head of Clinical Care with the core duties of supervising all clinical departments such as radiology, laboratory, outpatient and inpatient departments, dentistry, ophthalmology, mental health, HIV/AIDS clinic, cervical cancer clinic, and maternal child health.
- Fostered continued capacity building in hospital staff through weekly clinical meetings and skills drills, maternal and perinatal death surveillance and response (MPDSR) meetings, and death audits.
- Acted as medical officer in charge and chaired finance meetings, disciplinary hearings, planning meetings, and stakeholder meetings, as well as the annual appraisal of all health workers working at Luangwa district hospital.
Junior Resident Medical Officer
Ministry of Health, Chipata General Hospital
Lusaka, Zambia
06.2020 - 01.2022
- Reduced hospital visits of patients with non-communicable diseases through training of medical staff to take comprehensive history and manage patients holistically
- Took part in initiating and running a medical clinic for patients with diabetes, hypertension, and asthma.
- Sharing knowledge and experiences of commonly mismanaged conditions through weekly clinical meetings
- Actively mentoring and imparting clinical skills in students undergoing medical training from various institutions
Education
Master of Medicine in Family Medicine -
University of Zambia, School of Public health
Lusaka, Zambia 02.2024 -
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery -
Copperbelt University, School of Medicine
Ndola 04.2013 - 10.2019
Grade 12 certificate -
Lusaka High School
LusakaNov 2011
Skills
- Trained and certified to provide point-of-care ultrasound
- Trained in psychological first aid
- Trained in smart care pro
- Able to work as part of a team and work effectively and efficiently with others for the benefit of patients
- Capable of taking in other's perspectives and treating others with understanding and respect
- Able to deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty
- Self-motivated and able to work with minimal to no supervision
- Able to teach and supervise junior medical staff
- Able to perform a primary and repeat caesarean section, bilateral tubal ligation, exploratory laparatomy for ectopic pregnancy, and total and subtotal abdominal hysterectomy
- Compassionate patient care and good bedside manner
- Easily adaptable and fast learner
Certification
1. Japan Anti-Tuberculossis Association
Lusaka, Zambia
November 2020
Two-part training in virtual chest radiography reading and interpretation
2. Radiologic diagnosis of Tuberculosis training
Lusaka, Zambia
July-September 2021
Learning to diagnose Tb from radiographs, differential diagnosis and identifying post Tb lung disease.
3. Project ECHO hepatitis training
Lusaka, Zambia
July 2021-November 2022
Expert training in basic and advanced management of viral hepatitis in order to catalyse progress towards hepatitis elimination in Zambia.
4. Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) training
Lusaka, Zambia
April 2023
Trained in identifying patients with precancerous cervical lesions and providing LEEP services in order to prevent cervical cancer development.
5. Psychological first aid training
Livingstone, Zambia
July - August 2022
Trained to offer immediate psychological care to people undergoing a traumatic and acute crisis event, building resilience and copying strategies for distressful situations.
6. Advanced life support in obstetrics (ALSO) course
Lusaka, Zambia
May 2024
Trained to offer comprehensive and holistic care effectively during obstetric emergencies.
7. GUSI OB essential
Online/ Lusaka, Zambia
December 2024
Trained on Ultrasound Basics, Ultrasound Safety in Pregnancy, Fetal Viability & Movements, Evaluating Number of Pregnancies, Placental Location, Amniotic Fluid Evaluation, Basic Fetal Anatomy, Biophysical Profile, Twin Pregnancies, Placental Disorders, Fetal Presentation, Fetal Growth, Fetal Anomalies, Basic GYN Ultrasound, Postpartum, and Pregnancy Dating by Fetal Biometry.
REFERENCES
1. Dr. Gibson Nkhata
Consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist/Head Clinical Care, Chipata first-level hospital
Lusaka, Zambia
+260977559156
nkhatavg@gmail.com
2. Dr Ikasaya Ikasaya
Luangwa District Health Director
Luangwa, Zambia
+260978782757
ikasayai@gmail.com
3. Dr. Evaristo Kunka
UNZA family medicine coordinator/Association of family physicians of Zambia President
Lusaka, Zambia
+260969176103
evaristokunka@gmail.com
Timeline
Master of Medicine in Family Medicine -
University of Zambia, School of Public health
02.2024 -
Senior Resident Medical Officer/Head Clinical Care
Luangwa District Hospital
07.2022 - 01.2024
Junior Resident Medical Officer
Ministry of Health, Chipata General Hospital
06.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery -
Copperbelt University, School of Medicine
04.2013 - 10.2019
1. Japan Anti-Tuberculossis Association
Lusaka, Zambia
November 2020
Two-part training in virtual chest radiography reading and interpretation
2. Radiologic diagnosis of Tuberculosis training
Lusaka, Zambia
July-September 2021
Learning to diagnose Tb from radiographs, differential diagnosis and identifying post Tb lung disease.
3. Project ECHO hepatitis training
Lusaka, Zambia
July 2021-November 2022
Expert training in basic and advanced management of viral hepatitis in order to catalyse progress towards hepatitis elimination in Zambia.
4. Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) training
Lusaka, Zambia
April 2023
Trained in identifying patients with precancerous cervical lesions and providing LEEP services in order to prevent cervical cancer development.
5. Psychological first aid training
Livingstone, Zambia
July - August 2022
Trained to offer immediate psychological care to people undergoing a traumatic and acute crisis event, building resilience and copying strategies for distressful situations.
6. Advanced life support in obstetrics (ALSO) course
Lusaka, Zambia
May 2024
Trained to offer comprehensive and holistic care effectively during obstetric emergencies.
7. GUSI OB essential
Online/ Lusaka, Zambia
December 2024
Trained on Ultrasound Basics, Ultrasound Safety in Pregnancy, Fetal Viability & Movements, Evaluating Number of Pregnancies, Placental Location, Amniotic Fluid Evaluation, Basic Fetal Anatomy, Biophysical Profile, Twin Pregnancies, Placental Disorders, Fetal Presentation, Fetal Growth, Fetal Anomalies, Basic GYN Ultrasound, Postpartum, and Pregnancy Dating by Fetal Biometry.
Grade 12 certificate -
Lusaka High School
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