Mashaga Amos Wessa

Experienced Clinical Officer & Paramedic
P.O.BOX 998 MOROGORO, 255, Morogoro, TZ.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Patient Assessment, Diagnosis & Differential Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Drug Prescription, Minor Surgery, Clinical Laboratory, Medical Data Recording, Patient Stabilization, Emergency Medical Response, Therapeutic Counseling, Referral Management, Physical Examination, History Taking.

Medical Specialties

Internal Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN), Reproductive Child and Health (RCH), Paediatric Care, Neonatology, Communicable Diseases, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), Malaria Intervention, TB/HIV Management, Mental Health, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV).

Public Health & Humanitarian Aid

Health Promotion, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Nutrition Assessment, Community Health, Infection Prevention Control (IPC), Mass Causality Triage, Public Health Interventions, Refugee Camp Health Management.

Medical Procedures & Technologies

Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS), Emergency Protocols (ABCDE), Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP).

Operational & Administrative

Data Storage, Microsoft Office Suite, Communication, Problem Solving, Cross-functional Collaboration, Patient Education, Record Keeping, Organizational Protocols, Team Leadership (Implied).

Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)

Attended the ACLS training program provided by emergency medical services association (EMSA) of Tanzania in collaboration with American Heart Association (AHA) on 20th and 21st of June and received a certificate of completion..

Basic life support (BLS)

Attended the BLS training program provided by emergency medical services association (EMSA) of Tanzania in collaboration with American Heart Association (AHA) on 19th June 2025 and received a certificate of completion..

About

Highly experienced and dedicated Clinical Officer with over 7 years of progressive experience in diverse clinical settings, including humanitarian aid, emergency response, and community health. Proven ability to deliver comprehensive patient care, manage complex medical conditions, and implement public health initiatives in challenging environments. Adept at leveraging strong diagnostic, treatment, and communication skills to achieve positive patient outcomes and contribute to organizational objectives.

Work

Tindwa Medical and Health Services (TMHS)
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Paramedic, East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project

Summary

Currently providing critical emergency medical services for a large-scale crude oil pipeline project, ensuring immediate and effective medical response.

Highlights

Delivered emergency medical response for critical cases including cardiac arrest, severe asthma, and anaphylactic shock, adhering to ABCDE protocols.

Managed patient stabilization and initial treatment for project personnel, ensuring rapid intervention and optimal outcomes.

Collaborated with main contractors (China Petroleum Pipeline Company) and project owners (EACOP) to provide comprehensive medical support on-site.

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)
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Clinical Officer, Malaria Intervention Lead

Summary

Led malaria intervention efforts within Nduta refugee camp and surrounding villages during a high-peak period, ensuring rapid diagnosis and treatment.

Highlights

Conducted comprehensive malaria testing and provided targeted treatment for both simple and severe cases within the refugee camp and surrounding communities.

Ensured timely referral of complex malaria cases to higher-level medical centers, strictly adhering to MSF and national guidelines.

Contributed to a significant reduction in malaria morbidity during the intervention period by efficiently managing patient flow and treatment protocols.

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)
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Clinical Officer

Summary

Provided comprehensive clinical care and emergency medical services across various departments within Nduta refugee camp, ensuring adherence to MSF protocols and national guidelines.

Highlights

Managed diverse patient conditions across Health Posts 1, 4, and 6, including history taking, diagnosis, treatment, and therapeutic counseling for hundreds of patients.

Provided emergency treatment and stabilization for patients referred to the Emergency Room and OPD, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Oversaw patient care in Adult and Isolation Wards, managing communicable and non-communicable diseases, conducting minor surgical procedures, and ensuring adherence to Infection Prevention Control (IPC) principles.

Served as a referral focal person for cases requiring external treatment, facilitating patient transfers from district to national level hospitals, and coordinating care for staff injuries.

Supported various departments including SGBV, NCD, Paediatrics, Emergency, Mental Health, Neonatology, and led POCUS activities, including monthly data collection.

Kibaha and Kisarawe District Hospitals
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Community Health Practitioner (Field Placement)

Summary

Participated in a one-month community health field program, focusing on public health interventions and community engagement.

Highlights

Identified prevalent health problems within the community and developed targeted intervention plans to address them effectively.

Provided health education and promotion activities, improving community awareness on critical health issues.

Assessed the nutritional status of children under 5 years, contributing data to public health surveys and interventions.

Languages

English
Swahili

Education

Kampala International University (Dar es Salaam)

Diploma

Clinical Medicine

Courses

Health Promotion

Environmental Health

Communicable Diseases

Computer Application and Data Storage

Reproductive Child and Health (RCH)

Counseling

Clinical Laboratory

Minor Surgeries

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Internal Medicine

Pharmacology and Pharmacy

Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Nutrition

Ngudu Secondary School (Mwanza)

Certificate

Advanced Secondary Education

Shinyanga Secondary School (Mwadui Shinyanga)

Certificate

Secondary Education

Kyasamiti Primary School (Butiama-Mara)

Certificate

Primary Education

Certificates

EF Standard English Test (EF SET) - C1 (Advanced)

Issued By

EF Education First / Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

Diploma in Clinical Medicines (DCM)

Issued By

Kampala International University

Certificate of Advanced Secondary Education (ACSEE)

Issued By

Ngudu Secondary School

Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE)

Issued By

Shinyanga Secondary School

Certificate of Primary Education

Issued By

Kyasamiti Primary School

Interests

Professional Development

Updating Medical Protocols & Guidelines, Continuous Learning.

Recreational

Football, Reading.