Blessing Nchuma

CURRICULUM VITAE - BLESSING OGECHI NCHUMA KEY SKILLS I am a highly motivated medical doctor with over 8 years of experience across various clinical settings in Nigeria; with in-depth knowledge in various illnesses/disease conditions within different age groups; focusing on the 4 levels of care in healthcare management. My key strengths are strategic analysis, innovative & analytical thinking, and logical approach to work, ability in supervising staff, strong teamwork ability, ability to work under pressure, ability to work with little or no supervision, and excellent communication skills. MILESTONES Partnership with Mega Life Sciences Pharmaceutical Company in several Community based outreaches for education, screening and initiation of treatment for non-communicable and communicable diseases. Have Co-published papers in both local and international journals on Anaemia in pregnancy; Sickle cell disease; Iron binding capacity of erythropoietin. Also, unpublished papers on Awareness And Practice Of Cervical Cancer Screening Among Women In Abakaliki Military Contonment, Ebonyi State; and Advancement in Treatment of Malaria in Nigeria/West Africa. Supported/participated in the programs of National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), especially in Niger State and Abuja; including trainings in Clinical Management of HIV/AIDS & TB; Covid 19, Family Planning, Cervical screening; Management/Reporting communicable diseases etc Organised/Coordinated several outreach programmes on HIV education, HIV testing, initiation of treatment and providing continuous care to affected patients; in Religious Centres, Schools, markets and among high risk populations Organised/Managed programs on cervical screening, eye screening with proffering solutions in regards the diseased state. EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS Primary in Family Medicine - West African College of Physicians (WACP): October 2020 Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki December 2006 - November 2014 Bachelor in Medicine, Bachelor in Surgery (MBBS) Methodist Girls’ Secondary School, Utu/Ikpe, Akwa/Ibom State January 2001 – July 2014 WASCE Federal Government College, Kano, September 1998 – December 2000 Juniour NECO Albarka Nursery/Primary School, Birnin/Kudu, Jigawa State September 1993 – June 1999 First School Leaving Certificate. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Rightcare Hospital, Niger State/Abuja: September 2018 – November 2022 General consultation and Health education Diagnosis and treatment of illnesses/disease conditions Coordinate the design and implementation of home care, facility and community based programs Providing continuing care to clients Assisting in various surgeries Performing various procedures like MVA, suturing of wounds/episiotomies Organising/Coordinating clinical presentations Development of treatment guidelines/protocols Management of other staff Head of Clinical Services, Rightcare Hospital, Gwazunu/Dakwa: January 2019 – July 2020 Oversee staff recruitment, selection and training programs to fuel fulfillment of human capital development objectives. Arranged professional development programs, performance appraisals and incentives to maintain high job satisfaction. Planned and enforced annual budgets; managed and supervised internal projects, and reported to the management. Trainer for ward aid/assistants, Rightcare Hospital Gwazunu July 2019 - October 2019 Impart knowledge on basic medicine, medical ethics and bedside etiquettes. Supervised performance of procedures General Hospital Bwari, Abuja (NYSC): July 2017 – April 2018 General Consultation, diagnosis and treatment, performing procedures, assisting surgeries; and participation in emergency medicine. National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Niger State Chapter: Provided technical assistance to programme staff and the programme at the LGA through community mobilization, health education, effective utilisation of resources provided, data validation and reporting, e.t.c. University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State (Housemanship): March 2016 – April 2017 Clinical Rotations in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics and Obstetrics and Gynaecology Hope Alive Foundation And Capacity Consult: 2014 - 2015 Part of a team of Health Professionals that organize rural/community wellness outreaches Activities include health education/talks, free medical testing, drugs administration, and administration of vaccines including yellow fever, hepatitis B, Meningococcal vaccines Carrying Pre- and Post - Counselling before and after HIV testing. Jethrone Hospital, by NYSC Express, Kubwa, Abuja: 2014 - 2015 General Consultation, diagnosis and treatment, performing procedures, assisting surgeries; and participation in emergency medicine. RESEARCH WORKS/PUBLICATIONS: Obeagu, E.I., Daniel, I.G., Obeagu G.U.,  Nwovu, A.I. and Nchuma, B.O., (2015). Iron, Ferritin Level and Total Iron Binding Capacity in Pregnancy and Postpartum, International Journal of Current Research and Academic Review. 3(9): 158-170 Obeagu, E.I., Obeagu, G.U., Nchuma, B.O. and Amazue P.O., (2015). A Review on Erythropoietin Receptor (EpoR), International Journal of Advanced Research in Biological Sciences. 2(8): 80-84 Obeagu, E.I., Ochie, K.C., Nwachukwu, B.N. and Nchuma, B.O., (2015). Sickle Cell Anaemia: A Review, Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences (SJAMS). 3 (6B):- Awareness, Attitude and Practice of Cervical Cancer Screening among women of reproductive age group in Nkwagu Military Cantonment, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State.