Summary
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Work History
Education
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References
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Awards
Volunteer Experience
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FAITH MWELWA CHINYIMBA

Mansa

Summary

Dynamic Junior Resident Doctor with extensive experience at Mansa General Hospital, excelling in patient assessment and emergency response. Proven ability to manage high-pressure situations while educating patients and families. Skilled in project coordination and data analysis, contributing to impactful health initiatives and policy development. Committed to advancing healthcare delivery through collaboration and research.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Junior Resident Doctor

Mansa General Hospital
Mansa
03.2025 - Current
  • Document patient histories and performed physical examinations.
  • Order laboratory tests, imaging studies, or other diagnostic procedures as needed, and interpret findings in order to diagnose medical conditions.
  • Prescribe medications as necessary, according to established protocols.
  • Record detailed patient notes, and maintain accurate medical records.
  • Manage emergency situations efficiently by coordinating the efforts of multiple healthcare personnel involved in the situation.
  • Attend weekly multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and collaborate on treatment plans.
  • Collaborate with nurses and other clinicians to triage and prioritize patients in high-pressure situations, making rapid and effective decisions.
  • Participate in daily rounds, discussing patient conditions with the healthcare team.
  • Educate patients and families on health management and treatment plans.
  • Adhere to all relevant laws, regulations, policies, standards of practice and ethical codes governing healthcare delivery.
  • Participate in research projects related to patient care or clinical practice guidelines.

Youth and Gender Officer

Copper Rose Zambia - MOMENTUM Country and Global Leadership project
Kabwe
09.2023 - 01.2025
  • Coordinated community health initiatives under the MOMENTUM project framework.
  • Worked on project work plans to streamline workflow.
  • Managed and directed resources for project and operational needs.
  • Conducted onsite orientation for health care providers and peer educators in adolescent health and the HEADSS approach.
  • Provided technical assistance on male engagement to health workers and community health workers during community outreach programs.
  • Supported data collection and analysis for health program evaluations and reporting.
  • Collaborated with local stakeholders to promote health education and awareness activities.
  • Facilitated training sessions for adolescents on the importance of the representation of young people, and how they can take up leadership positions in the healthcare system at the community level.
  • Coordinated and facilitated the training of adolescents in SMART advocacy.
  • Participated in the drafting of the National Health Policy document.
  • Participated in the verification of the community health SQA tool.
  • Monitored and reported on various maternal and adolescent health indicators.

Junior Resident Doctor

Kitwe Teaching Hospital
Kitwe
04.2023 - 09.2023
  • Documented patient histories and performed physical examinations.
  • Ordered laboratory tests, imaging studies, or other diagnostic procedures as needed, and interpreted findings in order to diagnose medical conditions.
  • Prescribed medications as necessary according to established protocols.
  • Recorded detailed patient notes, and maintained accurate medical records.
  • Managed emergency situations efficiently by coordinating the efforts of multiple healthcare personnel involved in the situation.
  • Attended weekly multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and collaborate on treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with nurses and other clinicians to triage and prioritize patients in high-pressure situations, making rapid and effective decisions.
  • Participated in daily rounds, discussing patient conditions with the healthcare team.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and treatment plans.

Education

Certificate in Project Management And Monitoring And Evaluation - Project Management And Monitoring And Evaluation

Mulungushi University
Kabwe, Zambia
05-2024

Certificate - psychosocial counselling

Mental Health And Counselling Unit of MOH
Kitwe
09.2022

Bachelor of Science - Medicine and Surgery

The Copperbelt University School of Medicine
Ndola, Zambia
01.2022

Grade 12 (GCE O Level) Certificate -

St. John Convent Secondary School
Kitwe, Zambia
01.2013

Skills

  • Patient assessment and clinical documentation
  • Laboratory interpretation and medication management
  • Emergency response and health education
  • Public speaking and training facilitation
  • Project coordination and data analysis
  • Policy development and resource management
  • Research participation

Languages

English (Oral and written fluency), Bemba (Oral and written fluency)

References

  • David Nyirenda, Senior Resident Medical Officer - Ndola Teaching Hospital, davynyirenda@gmail.com, +260.979.202.949
  • Nedah Musonda, Youth and Gender Advisor - Copper Rose Zambia, mnedah@yahoo.com, +260.977.698.328

Awards

2022: Attained a Certificate of Acknowledgement for my service as the vice treasurer under the Medical Christian Fellowship., 2020: Participated in the Young Emerging Scientists (YES) Zambia Mentorship Programme POHER- CBUSOM Symposium

Volunteer Experience

  • Copper Rose – Kitwe youth hub, 2023-01, Present, Organized and facilitated youth hub sessions at Copper Rose – Kitwe youth hub
  • The Piggy Bank Campaign Ndola Chapter, Teaching Coordinator, Ndola, Zambia, 2019-01, 2022-05, Participated in projects that served over 1,000 children in four different communities in Ndola., Successfully run the ‘buy me a uniform project’ where we raised money and bought school uniforms for 150 Grade seven pupils at Kantolomba Community School., Successfully conduct a book drive that raised stationery for pupils at Mwasieni Community School., Created a pamphlet of past papers for Grade seven pupils at Mwasieni Community School, Donation of clothes at the National Rehabilitation Centre in Ndola.

Affiliations

  • Health Professions Council of Zambia
  • Zambia Medical Association
  • The Piggy Bank Campaign

Timeline

Junior Resident Doctor

Mansa General Hospital
03.2025 - Current

Youth and Gender Officer

Copper Rose Zambia - MOMENTUM Country and Global Leadership project
09.2023 - 01.2025

Junior Resident Doctor

Kitwe Teaching Hospital
04.2023 - 09.2023

Certificate in Project Management And Monitoring And Evaluation - Project Management And Monitoring And Evaluation

Mulungushi University

Certificate - psychosocial counselling

Mental Health And Counselling Unit of MOH

Bachelor of Science - Medicine and Surgery

The Copperbelt University School of Medicine

Grade 12 (GCE O Level) Certificate -

St. John Convent Secondary School
FAITH MWELWA CHINYIMBA