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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
Certificates
Interests
Professional Development
Updating Medical Protocols & Guidelines, Continuous Learning.
Recreational
Football, Reading.