Irene Nchafe Epse Njita

Key Responsibilities

• Acts as first point of contact for patient experiencing physical and mental health problem
• Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions, and suggested treatment options.
• Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
• Perform physical examination to assess diagnose and monitor patient's condition
• Complete tests to assist with achieving diagnose such as urine sample testing
• Consider each patient's current and previous medical history and pattern of symptoms to assist in achieving diagnose
• Interpret findings from investigations such as blood test, to assist in reaching diagnose
• Work with patients to create treatment management plan which may include variety of treatment options such as counselling, prescribing medications, referring for further testing or second opinion
• Meet with wider multidisciplinary team including nurses, midwives, health visitors, psychiatrists, pharmacists, physician associates and care for elderly specialist to discuss individual patient cases and coordinate person-centered care plan for patient
• Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
• Read and acts on letters received from wider multidisciplinary team such as hospital specialist.
• Prepare letters and report tobe sent to wider multidisciplinary team
• Engaged with other professionals to impart knowledge and discuss best treatment courses.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Completed minor surgeries like ingrown toenail, stitches open wound and nasty cuts, removal of lumps and bumps such as lipoma and sebaceous cyst for patients with 99% accuracy.
• Instructed and advised patients regarding preventive health care measures to promote early detection, diagnosis and management of medical conditions.
• Adhered to universal precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.
• Provided emergent medical care and treatment for life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
• Attend and participate in regular practice and staff meetings.

• Supervised medical students
• Assisting surgeons in theatre
• Monitored post-operative recovery and educated patients on at-home recovery.
• External consultation
• Assessed, diagnosed and treated acutely ill children that have been referred to pediatrics team
• Doctor on call
• Check any relevant report such as radiology and pathology report to ensure that appropriate actions are taken in line with patient's diagnose
• Completed150 minor surgeries for patients with 100% accuracy