Godwin Iheme

Dedicated and compassionate medical doctor with over 13 years of clinical experience across hospital medicine, emergency care, general practice, and occupational health. Fully registered with the General Medical Council (UK) following successful completion of the PLAB examinations, with EPIC primary source verification completed. Extensive experience in the assessment and management of acute and chronic medical conditions, working effectively within multidisciplinary teams and delivering safe, evidence-based and patient-centred care.

Confident in clinical decision-making, patient communication, clinical documentation and maintaining high standards of professionalism across diverse healthcare environments. Seeking a PGY1 House Officer position with Health New Zealand to further develop clinical practice within the New Zealand healthcare system while contributing previous clinical experience to high-quality patient care. Committed to cultural safety, health equity, continuous professional development and collaborative teamwork.

Senior Medical Officer - Stevenson Medicare Hospital - Port Harcourt, Nigeria

(2018-01)

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and management of patients.
• Manage acute surgical and medical presentations including respiratory, cardiovascular, infectious and metabolic conditions.
• Develop appropriate differential diagnoses, investigation plans and management strategies.
• Initiate, review and adjust treatment plans according to clinical progress.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and ensure safe patient handover.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Medical Officer - Emergency Health Care International Limited - Port Harcourt, Nigeria

(2012-01 - 2018-12)

• Deliver primary and emergency medical care within an occupational health environment.
• Assess and manage workplace injuries and acute medical conditions.
• Conduct medical fitness evaluations and health surveillance programs.
• Provide preventive health advice and workplace health education.
• Liaise with safety teams and non-clinical personnel to support workplace health and safety.
• Respond promptly and effectively to medical emergencies in remote and occupational environments.

Medical Officer - Paragon Clinics and Imaging Limited

(2010-01 - 2011-12)

• Conduct patient assessments in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Manage ward-based clinical care under appropriate supervision.
• Interpret laboratory results and diagnostic imaging to support clinical decision-making.
• Prescribe and monitor therapeutic interventions.
• Participate in clinical meetings, audits and quality improvement initiatives.

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - Medicine - University of Benin (2007-12)

Certificate - Leadership and Management in Health - University of Washington (2020-12)