Basley Ramabu
Occupational Medical Doctor
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About
Dedicated result driven occupational medical professional with over 15 years of experience in clinical, occupational and remote healthcare settings which combines advanced clinical training (MBChB) with specialized postgraduate qualifications in occupational health and medicine. Proven ability to deliver high-quality care in high-pressure, resource-limited, and remote environments. Proven background expertise in managing workplace related injuries, occupational diseases, and fitness for work assessments within mining industry.
Demonstrates strong clinical leadership in high-pressure settings with a strong commitment to improving workforce health, safety, and productivity. Highly adaptable and motivated clinician with direct mining-sector exposure, bringing a strong blend of clinical excellence and occupational health expertise.
Experience
Occupational Medical Doctor at Bokoni Platinum Mines (2024-07 – Present)
- Providing occupational health services to mine employees, including medical surveillance and fitness-to-work assessments.
- Managing occupational injuries and diseases, ensuring compliance with mining health and safety regulations.
- Conducting pre-employment, periodic, and exit medical surveillance examinations.
- Supporting workplace health programs, including TB/HIV management and screening initiatives.
- Contributing to incident investigations and return-to-work planning.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including safety officers and HR to promote health and safety of the employees.
- Conducting and participating in health risk assessments.
Occupational Medical Doctor at Northam Zonderiende Mine (2021-12 – 2024-06)
- Provided occupational health services to mine employees, including medical surveillance and fitness-to-work assessments.
- Managed occupational injuries and diseases, ensuring compliance with mining health and safety regulations.
- Conducted pre-employment, periodic, and exit medical surveillance examinations.
- Supported workplace health programs, including TB/HIV management and screening initiatives.
- Contributed to incident investigations and return-to-work planning.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including safety officers and HR to promote health and safety of the employees.
- Conducted and participated in health risk assessments.
Grade 1 Medical Officer Emergency Department / General Medical Practitioner at Mmametlhake Hospital (Mpumalanga Department of health) (2017-11 – 2021-11)
- Delivered high-quality emergency and trauma care in a busy district hospital.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and managed acute medical and surgical emergencies.
- Collaborated effectively within multidisciplinary emergency teams.
- Independently managed a GP practice.
Grade 1 Medical Officer at Ellisras Hospital (2013-01 – 2015-03)
- Executed an independent strong foundational skills in diagnosis, treatment, and patient disease management.
- Delivered comprehensive primary healthcare services across outpatient settings in Lephalale area.
Community Service Medical Officer at Ellisras Hospital (Limpopo department of health) (2012-01 – 2012-12)
- Developed strong foundational skills in diagnosis, treatment, and patient disease management under supervision.
- Delivered comprehensive primary healthcare services across outpatient setting.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions, including HIV and TB.
- Played an active role in the COVID-19 response, including inpatient care and case management.
General Medical Practitioner Medical Intern at Helen Joseph Rahima Moosa complex (Gauteng department of Health) (2010-01 – 2011-12)
- Completed compulsory internship across major clinical disciplines.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health – University of Pretoria (2020)
MBCHB Degree (2009)
B Occ Therapy in Occupational Therapy (2002)