Amos Besa
Ndola
Summary
Dependable clinical officer with track record of success in field, attention to detail and proactive mindset. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflows for team benefit. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Clinical Officer
Dangote Cement Zambia - Ndola Cement Plant
Ndola
08.2020 - Current
- Site clinic supervisor- team with four nurses
- In-charge of onsite company clinic for expatriates
- Ensuring employees undergo pre-employment, annual medical screening (silicosis) and exit medicals as required by law
- Managing all COVID-19 related preventive, screening and testing measures for local employees and expatriates
- Working with Ministry of health through Ndola and Masaiti district health offices to arrange for onsite COVID-19 testing and Vaccination for employees, contractors and expatriates
- Working together with covid marshals and safety officer to ensure all COVID-19 golden rules are adhered to strictly within the plant
- Coordinating and promoting employee wellness through sports such as football and onsite aerobics
- Managing sick leave for employees, contractors and expatriates.
Site Clinical Officer/paramedic
Ashtrom Zambia Construction Company - Kawambwa- Kala Barracks
Kawambwa
07.2018 - 08.2020
- Site paramedic for all Expatriates
- In-charge of onsite company clinic for expatriates
- Responsible for purchase and management of clinic medical supplies
- Responsible for all site medical check, medical transfers and ambulance evacuation of expatriates and local employees
- Provided rescue and emergency medical assistance for onsite incidences and injuries
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients on-site and or in transit to a high-level hospital
- Working with contractors onsite to provide oversight and management of all first stations
- Working closely with the site safety manager to ensure occupational health and safety regulations are adhered to
- Working with contractors to set up the barracks sports center, sports courts and gym
- Organizing sport activities (football, basketball and volleyball) for site employees and surrounding communities
- Responsible for receiving, counting, issuing and stock-taking various construction materials coming to Kala barracks
- Responsible for time and attendance of all local employees
- Assisting the administrative manager with daily operational functions.
Company Clinical Officer- Onsite Clinic In-charge
Zambian Breweries- Lusaka Plant
Lusaka
10.2015 - 07.2018
- Zambian Breweries onsite clinic clinical officer (Clinic in-charge)
- Developed employee wellness, workout and fitness programs which was ran by employees themselves
- Coordination of all sports and wellness programs for over 600 employees
- Promotion of employee participation national sport and wellness activities such as intercompany relay, Lafarge marathon and cancer awareness walks
- Provision of HIV/AIDS care and management to all employees, their spouses, and children
- Prevention, identification, and management of all occupational injuries, illness, and incidences
- Responsible for the procurement, refill and monitoring of all medical supplies for the site clinic and over 30 first boxes and stations
- Ensuring all health and safety regulations are adhered to as per Zambian Laws
- Responsible for ensuring all first Aiders, peer educators are trained as per occupational laws
- Facilitated onsite medical examination for over 700 employees: these medicals were food handlers, audiometric and spirometry tests
- Coordination of pre- and post- employment medicals for all employees
- Achieved the national voluntary HIV/AIDS retesting targets each year served at Zambian Breweries
- Awarded with recognition for contributions made in promoting employee wellness programs.
Emergency Paramedic
MARS Ambulance
Lusaka
11.2017 - 03.2018
- Worked night shift for emergency responses and Ambulance evacuations
- Covering sports events as Ambulance paramedic on duty.
Clinical Officer General
Chama district hospital
Chama
11.2011 - 10.2015
- Served as an instructor for Clinical officer students
- Acted as Hospital administrator for 6 months: overseeing all hospital administrative issues
- I was the district HIV/AIDS/TB/LEP/STI coordinator for 2 years
- Male circumcision provider
- Long term family planning provider.
Education
Diploma in Clinical Medicine
Chainama College of Health Sciences - Lusaka
Lusaka Zambia01.2011
General School Certificate -
Munali Boys High School - Lusaka
01.2005
Skills
- Able to setup, manage and supervise clinics and first aid station
- Able to take comprehensive medical history, conduct thorough physical examination and order appropriate complementary investigations
- Great knowledge of health and wellness principles
- Key understanding of Health Management information system
- Health Regulatory compliance based on local and international protocols and guidelines
- Provide appropriate medical care and standard procedures following laid down policies
- Keep medical/general records related to the running of the clinic with confidentiality
- High-pressure decision management
- Ambulance transfer and Emergency response drills management
- Ability to formulate/review policies, work manuals, procedures and related documentation
- Infection control and aseptic procedures skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Mentor, Motivator, and trainer
- Team player and able to work with minimum supervision
- Ability to plan and implement health promotion activities
- Able to generate Information, education, and communication (IEC) materials on health matters for employees
- Problem solving and analytical skills
Accomplishments
- Awarded special recognition for leadership provided at Dangote Cement Zambia during COVID-19 pandemic.
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Senior Clinical Officer
Dangote Cement Zambia - Ndola Cement Plant
08.2020 - Current
Site Clinical Officer/paramedic
Ashtrom Zambia Construction Company - Kawambwa- Kala Barracks
07.2018 - 08.2020
Emergency Paramedic
MARS Ambulance
11.2017 - 03.2018
Company Clinical Officer- Onsite Clinic In-charge
Zambian Breweries- Lusaka Plant
10.2015 - 07.2018
Clinical Officer General
Chama district hospital
11.2011 - 10.2015
Diploma in Clinical Medicine
Chainama College of Health Sciences - Lusaka
General School Certificate -
Munali Boys High School - Lusaka
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