JAMILA TUKURA-ELAMAH
Consultant Family Physician
Abuja
Summary
Highly skilled and compassionate Consultant Family Physician with extensive experience managing diverse patient populations. Proficient in chronic disease management, geriatric medicine, emergency response, and acute care. Demonstrated leadership as Head of Family Medicine, prioritizing team training and patient-centered care. Notable achievements include establishing specialized clinics and improving emergency care protocols and outcomes. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care, enhancing health outcomes, and bringing valuable expertise to any healthcare setting. Enthusiastic about advancements in family medicine and healthcare provision.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2029
2029
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Consultant Family Physician
Nyanya General Hospital
03.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Abuja, Nigeria
- Delivered comprehensive healthcare services, including the diagnosis and management of multiple undifferentiated patients
- Executed chronic disease management for conditions such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, chronic viral hepatitis and osteoarthritis
- Administered care tailored to the elderly population
- Facilitated continuous, coordinated, and comprehensive family-centred care, including referrals and co-management in a collaborative team environment
- Performed pre-employment, pre-placement, and routine periodic medical examinations and certifications
- Managed accidents and emergencies with prompt resuscitation and stabilization efforts
- Provided acute care including in paediatric age group
- Oversaw in-patient care within the emergency ward
- Coordinated care with multidisciplinary teams as required
- Conducted various office procedures and minor surgical interventions, including suturing lacerations, incision and drainage, and excision of small lumps
- Counselled patients and family members on therapeutic lifestyle changes, family support and behavioural change
- Proper patient information documentation on Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Family Physician/Principal Medical Officer
Asokoro District Hospital
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Company Overview: Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Abuja, Nigeria
- Provision of comprehensive care for all patient populations
- Established strong rapport with patients fostering trust in medical advice and counselling.
- Spearheaded the establishment of the elderly care clinic as the pioneer head
- Coordinated referrals to other specialist when complex cases arose
- Coordinated departmental clinical meetings and facilitated welfare activities
- Enhanced service standards in the hospital through the application of SERVICOM principles
- Ensured meticulous documentation, charting, and record-keeping of all patient information
- Provided training and mentorship to resident doctors in family medicine
Residency Training in Family Medicine
Asokoro District Hospital
06.2014 - 04.2021
- Company Overview: Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Abuja, Nigeria
- Completed fellowship postgraduate training, with clinical rotation and service delivery in family medicine, accident and emergency, obstetrics and gynaecology, and surgery
- Completed membership postgraduate training in all clinical departments, including paediatrics, O&G, surgery, psychiatry, ENT, internal medicine, ophthalmology, radiology and laboratory medicine
- Participated in various update courses, medical ethics training and research methodology
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow residents on group projects and presentations.
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Conducted research
Medical Officer/General Practitioner
Gwarinpa General Hospital
07.2011 - 06.2014
- Company Overview: Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Abuja, Nigeria
- Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Abuja, Nigeria
Medical Officer/General Practitioner
Comprehensive Health Center
12.2010 - 06.2011
- Company Overview: Local Government Service Commission, Edo state, Nigeria
- Local Government Service Commission, Edo state, Nigeria
NYSC (One Year National Youth Service)
Primary Health Care (PHC) Centre
07.2009 - 07.2010
- Company Overview: Estako west local government, Edo state, Nigeria
- Estako west local government, Edo state, Nigeria
Internship/House Officer
04.2008 - 06.2009
Education
Family Medicine Fellowship - FWACP
West African College of Physicians
Abuja, NigeriaM.D. - Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Bayero University Kano
Kano, Nigeria 04.2001 - 06.2008
Professional Diploma Geriatric Medicine - PDGM (in View)
Royal College of Physicians Ireland
Ireland11-2025
Skills
- Diagnostic and Clinical skills
- Resuscitation skills
- Basic trauma management skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Good counseling skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Supervision and leadership skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Team building
- Problem-solving
- Telemedicine
- Windows operating system and Computer skills
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 07/19/1983
Accomplishments
1. Head of Family Medicine and Accident & Emergency Unit; May 2023-Date.
Nyanya General Hospital, FCTA, Abuja, Nigeria.
· Pioneered the establishment of the Elderly Care Clinic and Chronic Disease Management Clinic within the Family Medicine Unit.
· Developed Standard Operating Procedures for common emergencies which enhanced response time, improve the quality of care and improved patient outcomes.
Trained medical officers and healthcare providers on effective patient management and infection control practices.
2. Coordinator Viral Hepatitis Management Program- Nyanya General Hospital, March 2025- Date
3. National Medical Team, Hajj 2023- Provided primary and emergency health care to Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia 2023
4. Chairperson, Servicom® committee – service standard and Quality improvement within the year in view. of Asokoro District Hospital. August 2022-April 2023
5.Vice Chairman, CME Committee; Asokoro District Hospital -
January 2018 – April 2023
6. Secretary, Hospital Mentorship Committee; successfully carried out mentoring programs for new interns and work life symposium for female health care workers.
Asokoro District Hospital - January 2019 –January 2023
Certification
Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria annual practicing license
Hobbies/Interests
Mentoring
Networking
Reading
Timeline
Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria annual practicing license
01-2025
Emergency medicine certification - NextGenU.org
11-2024
ECG rhythms certification - Alison
09-2024
Consultant Family Physician
Nyanya General Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Basic Life support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certificates – Metigo
06-2022
Additional Qualification (AQ) registration Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria
02-2022
Family Physician/Principal Medical Officer
Asokoro District Hospital
04.2021 - 03.2023
Basic Certificate Course in Geriatric Medicine- University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.
06-2019
Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria
05-2016
Residency Training in Family Medicine
Asokoro District Hospital
06.2014 - 04.2021
Medical Officer/General Practitioner
Gwarinpa General Hospital
07.2011 - 06.2014
Medical Officer/General Practitioner
Comprehensive Health Center
12.2010 - 06.2011
NYSC (One Year National Youth Service)
Primary Health Care (PHC) Centre
07.2009 - 07.2010
Internship/House Officer
04.2008 - 06.2009
M.D. - Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Bayero University Kano
04.2001 - 06.2008
Family Medicine Fellowship - FWACP
West African College of Physicians
Professional Diploma Geriatric Medicine - PDGM (in View)
Royal College of Physicians Ireland
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