Raphael Banda
Lusaka,Zambia
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in end-of-life care provision, emergency care proficiency, and advanced life support. Demonstrates resilience and stress management in high-pressure environments, coupled with advanced problem diagnosis skills. Proficient in health education delivery and managing chronic illnesses, with a strong foundation in diagnostic procedures and the use of diagnostic equipment. Skilled in administering injections, performing ECGs, and maintaining computerised patient records. Knowledgeable about infectious diseases and medical software literacy, providing exceptional medical consultancy services. Aspires to leverage peer leadership abilities to enhance patient care outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
General Doctor
Ministry of Health- Chilanga Mini Hospital
Shiwangandu, Zambia
10.2025 - Current
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of patient medical histories, conditions and treatments.
- Improved patient confidence by providing clear, concise explanations of diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities to stay abreast of latest medical research and practices.
- Managed emergency situations calmly and efficiently to ensure patient safety.
- Referred patients appropriately when further specialist intervention was required.
- Advised patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices for improved well-being.
General Doctor
Ministry of Health- Chinsali General Hospital
Chinsali, Zambia
02.2024 - 09.2025
- Advised patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices for improved well-being.
- Performed minor surgeries successfully, ensuring quick recovery times for patients.
- Streamlined workflow processes to enhance efficiency within the practice.
- Managed emergency situations calmly and efficiently to ensure patient safety.
- Offered preventative advice to patients for maintaining good health.
- Referred patients appropriately when further specialist intervention was required.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of patient medical histories, conditions and treatments.
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure whilst remaining empathetic towards patients' concerns.
Clinical Lecturer in Medicine
DMI-ST. Eugene University Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Mentored students during their clinical rotations, providing guidance and feedback.
- Initiated quality improvement initiatives within the department, enhancing service delivery standards.
- Tailored teaching approach to student needs, improving engagement and understanding.
- Engaged in rigorous scientific research to contribute to medical advancements.
- Developed robust academic relationships with other institutions, fostering collaborative opportunities.
- Conducted comprehensive literature reviews for insightful data analysis.
- Taught a variety of courses covering different aspects of clinical medicine.
- Helped students explore concepts through challenging assignments and stimulating class discussions.
- Contributed to department and faculty meetings to continuously assess and improve internal practices.
- Tutored students struggling with material, improving understanding and academic performance.
Clinical lecturer in Medicine
City University College
Lusaka, Zambia
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed robust academic relationships with other institutions, fostering collaborative opportunities.
- Conducted comprehensive literature reviews for insightful data analysis.
- Taught a variety of courses covering different aspects of clinical medicine.
- Supervised junior physicians and trainees to ensure high standards of patient care.
- Tailored teaching approach to student needs, improving engagement and understanding.
- Participated actively in departmental meetings contributing valuable insights and suggestions.
- Engaged in rigorous scientific research to contribute to medical advancements.
- Mentored students during their clinical rotations, providing guidance and feedback.
Intern Doctor
Kabwe General Hospital
Kabwe, Central Province
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Kept up-to-date patient records, enabling accurate tracking of treatments and responses.
- Offered support in creating personalised health plans, promoting healthier lifestyles amongst patients.
- Interacted with patients, establishing trust and confidence during treatment.
- Streamlined communication between various departments, ensuring seamless information transfer for better patient care.
- Assisted senior doctors during rounds providing valuable insights into patient conditions.
- Enhanced patient care by providing assistance to senior doctors during diagnosis and treatment.
- Participated actively in team meetings, contributing ideas for improving departmental efficiency.
- Collaborated with nursing staff for efficient hospital operations.
- Assisted in emergency situations, making critical decisions under pressure.
- Conducted routine check-ups of patients to monitor their health progress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Science and MBCHB
Cavendish University Zambia
Lusaka 01.2012 - 12.2018
GCSEs - Grade 12
Chibombo High School Board
Chibombo 02.2009 - 11.2011
Skills
- End-Of-Life care provision
- Resilience and stress management
- Emergency care proficiency
- Advanced problem diagnosis
- Health education delivery
- Diagnostic procedures
- Computerised patient records
- Knowledge of infectious diseases
- Medical software literacy
- Medical consultancy
- Managing chronic illnesses
- Performing ecgs
- Administering injections
- Peer leadership
- Advanced life support
- Use of diagnostic equipment
- Medical consultation
Languages
English
Native
Nyanja
Intermediate
Chibemba
Intermediate
References
1. Dr. Sichimba D
Chinsali General Hospital
+260 969 929 765
2. Mr. Lovely Chizimba
DMI-ST. Eigene University Zambia
+2609 747 22 191
3. Mr. Chitumbi Musawa Kanwa
Inlife Investments Limited
+260 763 884 224
Timeline
General Doctor
Ministry of Health- Chilanga Mini Hospital
10.2025 - Current
General Doctor
Ministry of Health- Chinsali General Hospital
02.2024 - 09.2025
Clinical Lecturer in Medicine
DMI-ST. Eugene University Zambia
07.2022 - 02.2023
Clinical lecturer in Medicine
City University College
01.2021 - 06.2022
Intern Doctor
Kabwe General Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Science and MBCHB
Cavendish University Zambia
01.2012 - 12.2018
GCSEs - Grade 12
Chibombo High School Board
02.2009 - 11.2011