Mardré Van Der Kolf (Ferreira)

• Interview, investigate, diagnose, and oversee the treatment of paediatric patients and related administrative duties.
• Teaching and research, participating in departmental audit activities.
• Attendance of, compiling statistics and presenting cases at relevant meetings like mortality meetings and completing Medico-Legal Documents timeous (e.g.Death certificate).
• Implement and adhere to National Core Standards (norms and standards)
• Participation in multidisciplinary team to the management of patients.
• Performance of practical procedures relevant to the care of patients.
• Admission, review and management of Paediatric ICU and neonatal ICU patients (under consultant supervision).
• Participation in departmental meetings, journal clubs, case presentations, lectures, and ward rounds.
• Management of paediatric outpatient department.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based medical practices and protocols.
• Supervision and teaching of medical students during patient interview, examination and procedures.
• Referral of patients to other medical departments and tertiary centres.

• Management of patients, including male and female wards, paediatric maternity, neonatal and casualty in a district health setting.
• Hosting and presentation of monthly mortality meetings.
• Weekly clinic visits to nearby small towns.
• Performance of difficult deliveries and emergency caesarian sections.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives and process development.
• Referred patients to specialists or other practitioners for treatment.
• Utilized strong decision-making abilities under pressure to prioritize treatments based on life-threatening conditions or potential complications.
• Advised patients on diet, hygiene and methods for disease prevention.
• Ensured high-quality patient care by staying up-to-date on the latest guidelines.
• Performed minor surgical procedures to address simple, urgent patient injuries or conditions.
• Regularly participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases, enhancing collaboration and improving patient outcomes.

• 12 month rotation only in paediatric department
• Detail of responsibilities mainly as stated under Medical officer Paediatrics; under consultant supervision and guidance.

2 year internship rotation involving all relevant departments

• Obstetrics and Gynecology (4 months)
• Internal Medicine (4 months)
• Surgery (4 months)
• Anesthetics (2 months)
• Orthopedics (2 months)
• Pediatrics (4 months)
• Casualty and trauma (3 months)
• Psychiatry (1 month)