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okitohambe wato

@okitohambewato

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Medical Doctor in Internal Medicine with 6+ years leading TB/HIV and occupational health care.

Lesotho

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking opportunities in Canada in supervised practice, clinical assistant, or healthcare support roles while completing licensure requirements—bringing strong TB/HIV and internal medicine experience, patient-centered care, and adherence to clinical standards.

I’m a Medical Doctor (General Internal Medicine) with over 6 years of clinical experience across internal medicine, public health, and infectious disease management in Southern and Central Africa. I focus on diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of tuberculosis (including drug-resistant TB), HIV/AIDS, and acute medical conditions, while keeping care grounded in international clinical standards.

In my most recent role, I led a Drug-Resistant TB Program and Occupational Health & Medical Examinations, diagnosing and treating multidrug-resistant TB using GeneXpert technology and strengthening linkage to care with community clinics. I also supervised and coached epidemiology and monitoring teams, improved treatment adherence and patient retention, and managed workplace medical emergencies—balancing patient-centered care with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) requirements.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Drug-Resistant TB & OCC MD

Hospital Rural de Palma

Apr 2019 - Jun 2025 (6 years 2 months)

Diagnosed and treated multidrug-resistant tuberculosis using GeneXpert technology and improved quality of care through better diagnostics, treatment adherence, and patient retention. Led occupational health and medical examinations, managed workplace medical emergencies, and supported linkage to care with community clinics.

GeneXpert Multidrug Resistant TB (MDR TB)HIV AIDS Care Clinical Supervision Emergency Stabilization & Referral

Medical Doctor (Internist)

Hôpital Général de Référence de Kinshasa

Dec 2015 - Nov 2018 (2 years 11 months)

Provided internal medicine care by performing comprehensive patient assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and managing treatment plans. Collaborated with surgeons, dietitians, and allied health professionals to optimize patient outcomes and patient education.

Diagnostic Tests Medication Prescribing Patient Counseling Clinical Documentation Chronic And Acute Disease Management

Primary Care Medical Doctor

Centre de Santé Méthodiste

Oct 2014 - Nov 2015 (1 year 1 month)

Delivered primary and emergency medical care in a community setting, managing acute and chronic conditions in low-resource environments. Provided diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care aligned with patient-centered clinical documentation and reporting.

Primary Care Acute And Chronic Disease Management Patient Education Clinical Documentation