Shamapango Shambana
Lusaka
Summary
Physician with over five years of experience in internal medicine and nephrology, focused on advancing clinical research and scientific communication. Engaged in nephrology research with a commitment to improving patient care through evidence-based practices. Aiming to enhance scientific writing skills to contribute to impactful research publications and promote academic excellence. Skilled in patient evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment planning, with a strong ability to make confident decisions in high-pressure situations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Medical Doctor
University Teaching Hospital
Lusaka
01.2020 - Current
- Deliver comprehensive patient care in general internal medicine, managing a wide range of acute and chronic conditions including tuberculosis, hiv, hypertension, diabetes, and chronic kidney diseases.
- Take detailed patient histories, conduct physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and formulate individualized treatment plans.
- Assess and prepare patients for admission in the emergency department, including those requiring urgent renal or medical interventions.
- Provide specialized care for patients with kidney disease, including assessment for dialysis initiation, modality selection, and ongoing management during dialysis.
- Participate in daily ward rounds, monitoring progress of both general medical and dialysis patients, adjusting treatment plans to optimize outcomes.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary care for complex cases, collaborating with nephrology, infectious disease, surgery, and other specialties as needed.
- Present cases during teaching rounds, on-call days, and outpatient clinics, with a focus on both general internal medicine and renal/dialysis cases.
- Attend specialized clinics such as TB/HIV, Renal, Diabetes, Cardiology and integrating management of comorbidities in patients with kidney disease.
- Engage in continuous medical education, including renal and internal medicine workshops, clinical presentations, and updates on evidence-based guidelines.
- Mentor and train junior doctors, nurses, and medical students in both general internal medicine and dialysis care, emphasizing multidisciplinary and guideline-driven approaches.
- Prepare medical and mortality reports, discharge summaries, and follow-up plans, ensuring high standards of patient care and confidentiality.
Clinical attachment
Sydney Medical School Nepean
Sydney
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Assisted with Doctor-Patient consultations in all major departments.
- Participated in clinical research discussions and case presentations.
- Attending learning activities including lectures and tutorials.
Intern/Clinical experience
The University Teaching Hospitals
Lusaka
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Clerking Patients and admission in the Emergency departments of all 4 hospitals of UTH.
- Patient case presentation to senior doctors.
- Demonstration of clinical skills including physical examination and procedures.
- Preparing patients for major rounds and surgical procedures.
- Daily care of patients including safe drug administration, results follow up and interpretation and patient discharge.
Internship/Clinical Experience
Baija Maternal Hospital
Dalian
01.2017 - 01.2017
- Assisting with Doctor-Patient Consultations.
- Translation for foreign Students and Patients.
- Reception and Customer Service and advertising.
- Co-ordinating activities for fellow interns.
Education
Masters - Internal Medicine
UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA
Lusaka 01.2027
M.P.H - public health
UNIVERSITY OF LUSAKA
lusaka01.2023
M.B.B.S - Medicine
DALIAN MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
Dalian, Liaoning12.2019
High School Diploma -
DAVID KAUNDA TECHNICAL SCHOOL
Lusaka, Lusaka11.2013
High School Diploma -
ST JOSEPH SECONDARY SCHOOL
Monze, Southern12.2012
Skills
- Chinese language proficiency
- Computer skills
- Microsoft Office expertise
- Communication skills
- Zambian languages proficiency
References
- Dr Edford Sinkala, Head of department- Internal Medicine, sinkalaeddie@yahoo.com, 0974662483
- Dr Aggrey Mweemba, Consultant Nephrology department UTH, National Kidney Transplant Co-ordinator Zambia, 09611357599
- Dr Muhammad Mputu, National TB and Leprosy program/UTH, DR TB Adviser, Muhammad.mputu@gmail.com, 0977697778
Credentials And Licenses
- ILETS, 2013
- HPCZ
Timeline
Resident Medical Doctor
University Teaching Hospital
01.2020 - Current
Clinical attachment
Sydney Medical School Nepean
05.2019 - 09.2019
Intern/Clinical experience
The University Teaching Hospitals
08.2018 - 05.2019
Internship/Clinical Experience
Baija Maternal Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2017
Masters - Internal Medicine
UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA
M.P.H - public health
UNIVERSITY OF LUSAKA
M.B.B.S - Medicine
DALIAN MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
High School Diploma -
DAVID KAUNDA TECHNICAL SCHOOL
High School Diploma -
ST JOSEPH SECONDARY SCHOOL