Adugba Adah

Medical Officer – The LIMI Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria. March 2018 – Till date

Actively participates in weekly clinical meetings aimed at improving and updating Clinical knowledge and practice.
Educates patients and their families extensively on various treatment options of their disease condition.
Accurately takes history and physical examination of patients to establish diagnosis and treatment regimen
Strictly maintains Confidentiality of patients, families, and any sensitive information.
Diagnosed and managed medical and surgical emergencies

Medical Officer and Anti-Retroviral Therapy Clinician – NKST Hospital, Mkar–Gboko, Benue State August 2016 – August 2017

Appropriately diagnosed HIV/AIDS patients, provided quality antiretroviral therapy and DOTS services based on Standard treatment guidelines to newly enrolled adult/pediatric HIV patients.
Accurately documented ART and DOTS services provided, and actively involved with PMTCT and HIV exposed infant’s follow-up.
Conducted prophylactic management for vulnerable and at-risk patients and routinely assessed and reinforced adherence counseling for 15- 30 follow-up patients daily.
Worked closely and liaised with other clinicians, Nurses, social workers regarding patient care, and ensured extensive assessment for opportunistic infections and managed accordingly for follow up cases.
Organized and Coordinated 2 weekly Seminars / Continuous Medical Educations for Clinical staff with an average attendance of 21 participants.

HIV Prevention Officer –Ministry of Health and Human Services Makurdi, Benue state. March 2015 – August 2016

Led a selected team of personnel trained on voluntary counseling and testing to participate in the monthly HIV counseling and testing outreach program aimed at targeting key populations.
Led a team of staff members to conduct supportive supervisory visits to World Bank-supported HIV counseling and testing sites to provide technical assistance, capacity building, and mentorship of health workers.
Implemented the Ministry of health /World Bank work plan for HIV prevention interventions as part of health care response to HIV infection.
Effectively coordinated quarterly meetings with the heads of private health care facilities across the state to discuss strategies to improve linkage and referrals of key populations of HIV prevention service.
Collaborated with the Monitoring and evaluation team to ensure data collected is accurate and valid, also wrote and promptly submitted monthly and quarterly reports on implemented activities.

Medical Officer – Wuse District Hospital, Abuja, FCT. March 2014 – March 2015

Appropriately diagnosed, resuscitated, and stabilized a variety of Accident and Emergency cases.
Evaluated preliminary laboratory results and administered initial treatment such as splinting/casting broken bones, stitching lacerations, nasogastric intubation, and urethral catheterization.
Conducted post stabilization procedures which include migration to hospital wards, referrals, and discharge.
Received effective training and basic medical mentorship from senior colleagues, also collaborated with the chief medical officer, consultants, and nurses in matters relating to nursing care.
Prepared patient prior major surgical procedure, performed minor surgical procedures, assisted in major procedures, and conducted post-operative monitoring after surgery.

House officer –State House Medical Centre, Abuja, Asokoro February 2013 – January 2014

Documented clinical review and assessment daily for in-patients. Recorded detailed history and examination of new clients.
Prescribed and administered medical treatment based on medical examinations and diagnosis, also provided emergency care to acutely ill clients.
Actively involved in health promotion activities and participation in some research works to enhance medical operations.
Ordered, performed, analyzed diagnostic tests and images for further investigation.
Advised and educated patients regarding diet, hygiene, and effective disease prevention methods.

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