Erdoo Nomhwange

A dedicated consultant ophthalmologist with over 15 years of experience managing diverse ophthalmic cases and performing surgical procedures. Skilled in handling emergency eye trauma cases and collaborating with other specialities for comprehensive surgical eye care management. Proven ability to manage day to day clinic operations and ensure efficient and effective delivery of medical services and effective patient management. Licensed Ophthalmologist offering high-quality eye and vision care to patients through thorough examination and comprehensive treatments. Possess excellent interpersonal skills and responsive patient customer service skills. Brings previous experience with electronic medical records to streamline operations.

• Nigerian Medical Association[NMA]
• Member West African College of Surgeons
• Member National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria
• Associate Member International Council of Ophthalmology
• Ophthalmological society of Nigeria(OSN)
• Certified British Project Management professional

• Global health and humanitarian medicine (07/2023 - 05/2023)
• Small incision cataract surgery training (SICS) Save the Nations Sight Clinic Accra Ghana (08/2023)
• World Glaucoma Conference Rome Italy (06/2023)
• West African College of Surgeons Conference Liberia (03/2022)
• International Council of Ophthalmology Optics, basic science and Clinicals
• World Ophthalmology Conference Virtual Cape town South Africa (2020)
• Project Management certification course (2011)
• African leadership forum Democratic leadership training workshop (05/2009)

• BOT Member, HANDS Project International (www.thehandsproject.net) 2009-Date.A not for profit organization championing health education/promotion, youth development and supporting community social capital growth.
• School health Coordinator Tophill schools, Abuja. 2008 to date. Coordination of school health project with health promotion, growth monitoring, nutritional support and physical therapy. Delivery of health talks to students, teachers and parents on various health topics and management of the school clinic and advice to management of health implications of all school policies. Periodic routine screening of students for any refractive errors or other eye conditions. Health promotion and managing a school health programme
• Member Female Medical Doctors group promoting female education and mentorship for the female professionals
• Justice and peace initiative, Catholic diocese of Abuja

• Consultant Ophthalmologist, Wuse District Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria, 11/2023, present, Manage diverse ophthalmic cases and perform surgical procedures., Conduct ward rounds for in patients and postoperative care., Handle emergency eye trauma cases., Collaborating with other specialities including endocrinologists, ENT, neurologists and paediatricians in the holistic surgical eye management
• Consultant Ophthalmologist, Naderk Eye Clinic, Plot 16 king of king's school road opposite O-Zinny signature hotel, Federal Housing Lugbe, Abuja, Nigeria, 08/2022, 09/2023, Conduct of ophthalmology clinics; follow up on glaucoma, cataract and other ophthalmic cases., Medical Management of emergency eye trauma cases., Perform minor clinical ophthalmic procedures.
• Consultant Ophthalmologist, University of Abuja teaching hospital, Abuja, Nigeria, 11/2021, 07/2022, Conduct of routine eye examinations, management of general outpatient, specialist and emergency clinics., Carrying out and assisting in surgical procedures, Training and supervision of residents, medical doctors and nurses on rotation., Organise outreaches and team work with other eye care personneloptometrists to prescribe corrective spectacles and contact lenses.
• Specialist Senior Registrar, University of Abuja teaching hospital, Abuja, Nigeria, 10/2015, 11/2021, Conduct and follow up of specialist ophthalmology clinics, Management of emergency eye trauma cases., Conduct of minor clinic ophthalmic procedures and assisting in surgical interventions., Daily ward rounds on inpatients and postoperative cases., Coordinated weekly academic exercises such as seminars, morbidity reviews and audits., Mentored the younger residents and helped in the training of medical and nursing students.
• Specialist registrar, University of Abuja teaching hospital, Abuja, Nigeria, 10/2013, 10/2015, Active involvement and coordination of day to day running of clinics and clinical management of a multitude of cases requiring specialist care, rotation amongst various sub specialists, clinical audits and referrals., Supported the Running of specialist clinics and clinical care for Vitreo-retina, Cornea/anterior segment, Paediatrics and strabismus and oculo-plastic management as well as and pre, intra and post-surgical case management
• Senior Medical officer, Eye Unit, Wuse District Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria, 07/2011, 08/2013, Oversee day to day general clinical and surgical management of general out- patients and eye unit presentations., Conduct visual assessments, fundoscopy, tonometry and refractions., Provide routine screenings and counselling on healthy life style for eye related health problems., Ensure efficient and effective delivery of medical services within the eye unit.
• Medical Officer, Catholic action committee on Aids (CACA), Abuja, Nigeria, 01/2008, 06/2011, Identify and recommend HIV testing in antenatal settings., Comprehensive Counselling on risk of HIV transmission to foetus. prevention, benefits and risks of ARV prophylaxis with family planning options., Provide comprehensive care, treatment and support for mothers living with HIV, their children and families., Setting up more HIV counselling and testing services in the various parishes., Conduct Health talks on behavioural change and post-test discussion irrespective of test results.
• Medical Officer, Wuse district hospital, Abuja, Nigeria, 10/2006, 09/2007, Management of general outpatient cases including Diagnose medical conditions and develop treatment plans, Oversee paediatric as well as OB/GYN presentations as first on call., Initiate management of emergencies., Assist in major and minor surgeries.
• Medical Intern/House-officer, Jos university teaching Hospital(JUTH), Plateau state, Nigeria, 10/2005, 09/2006, Provide clinical support and case management in Paediatrics, Surgery, Obstetrics& Gynaecology, Internal Medicine including follow up, investigations and preliminary clinical work ups.