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Remote Site Medical Officer and Chief Medical Officer

• Job Details:Provided primary and emergency health care for the Manus, Lihir Medical Centre and Lae clinic projects. Conducted training & emergency drills for facility emergency preparedness. Facilitated medical evacuation of critical cases. Adhered to occupational health and safety guidelines to support client employees. Performed monthly quality improvement audits and clinical governance meetings.

Ship Doctor

• Job Details:Provided primary and emergency health care for guests and crew on board. Ensured accurate record-keeping in electronic medical record software. Collaborated with the offshore medical team for treatment decisions and referrals/medical evacuations.

Head, Internal Medicine/Emergency Department

• Job Details:Consultant physician for internal medicine, emergency departments and ICU. Designed protocols and disseminated up-to-date treatment guidelines. Delivered bedside and classroom-based teaching to medical students, intern doctors, and medical officers. Utilized telemedicine and online platforms for consultations and mentorship when off site. Conducted mortality and morbidity meetings to enhance quality care. Worked also as head of COVID center to oversee case management at the highest referral center for severe and critical COVID-19 patients.