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Kenneth Nwauzoma Nwachukwu

Medical Doctor, Radiologist
Wuye, FCT

Summary

As Kubwa General Hospital Diagnostic Radiology Unit head, promoting and enhancing patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration and imaging interpretation.

Coordinating and leadership duties in integrating technology and team collaboration significantly improved diagnostic accuracy and positive patient outcomes, showcasing adaptability and critical thinking abilities.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Diagnostic Radiologist

Kubwa General Hospital, Hospital Management Board.
06.2015 - Current
  • As Unit Head and Team Lead, ensured that departmental and national guidelines and protocols and infection control policies in performing diagnostic radiology was adhered to.
  • As member of Hospital management committee, attended meetings on optimal patient care, adequate coverage of Accident and Emergency Unit, drug revolving fund and staff welfare monthly.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary conferences, presenting relevant case findings to enhance patient care outcomes in form of continued medical education monthly.
  • Follow up on, and assist patients who need to be investigated further with other imaging modalities.
  • Collaborated and cooperated with social welfare unit of hospital to assist indigent patients with their radiological evaluations and healthcare in general on average of 10 cases per month.
  • Strengthened collaboration between radiologists and technologists through regular team meetings focused on optimizing patient care experiences.
  • Managed patient treatment and care by coordinating with Obstetricians and gynecologists, general surgeon, oncologist, rheumatologist, urologist and others in medical field.
  • Interpreted and reported over 200 X-ray and contrast studies, 100 ultrasound studies and few MRI and CT scan images monthly and communicated diagnoses to healthcare providers.
  • Provided radiological consulting for image evaluation via telemedicine to neighboring health facilities.
  • Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
  • Provided compassionate care to patients during challenging diagnostic procedures, ensuring their comfort and understanding throughout process.
  • Continuously expanded knowledge base by attending educational seminars, workshops, and conferences related to advancements in diagnostic radiology techniques and technologies.
  • Performed neonatal and pediatric transfontanelle brain ultrasound scans, prostate, thyroid, scrotal and testis and breasts ultrasound imaging weekly to contribute expertise and accuracy to patient diagnoses.

Site Radiologist /sonologist (Volunteer)

World Health Organization, WHO ACTION TRIALS
05.2018 - 01.2020
  • Coordinated and supervised training sessions for recruited staff on proper usage of ultrasound machine prior to commencement of research work, enhancing overall competency and accuracy levels.
  • Coordinated and conducted obstetrics ultrasound scans of over 90 recruited female participants and transfontanelle brain ultrasound scans of premature neonates.

Senior Resident in Radiology Training

Radiation Medicine Dept., U.NT.H.
10.2010 - 04.2015
  • Delivered lectures to junior residents, undergraduate medical and radiography students, gave constructive feedback on performance.
  • Worked on wrote dissertation on research project.
  • Conducted and reported patient's procedures with enhanced efficiency.
  • Continued updating of clinical radiology knowledge through lectures and seminars.

Junior Resident in Postgraduate Radiology Training

Radiation Medicine Dept., University of Nigeria
03.2008 - 10.2010
  • Worked and learned while on rotation on the imaging modalities
  • Helped in performing and reporting diagnostic investigations and procedures to accurate diagnoses.
  • Worked as first on call during call duty hours.

Senior Medical Officer

Gwarimpa General Hospital, FCT Administration
03.2005 - 04.2008
  • Managed simple, intermediate and complex medical, surgical, obstetrics, gynaecological, paediatics and emergency cases with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring smooth coordination of care and satisfactory patient outcomes.


Medical Officer

Maitama District Hospital, FCT Administration
03.2002 - 04.2005



  • Worked as general duty medical officer offering services in Accident and emergency, medicine , surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology and paediatrics as part of a team.

General Medical Officer

Nigerian Railways Medical Centre
12.1999 - 03.2002
  • Conducted outpatient clinics with senior medical officers and consultants.
  • Provided follow-up care for post-surgical or hospitalized patients, monitoring progress closely and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.


  • Patient clerking, physical examinations, accurate patient diagnosis and development of appropriate treatment plans.


  • Performed minor surgical procedures as needed, adhering closely to strict safety protocols and delivering high-quality patient outcomes.

MEDICAL OFFICER

Hosanna Hospital
12.1996 - 12.1999
  • Provided general medical officer's duties.
  • Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
  • Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.

Senior House Officer

National Youth Service Corps, NYSC
11.1995 - 11.1996
  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked collaboratively with team members effectively and productively.
  • Worked daily and on some weekend and holidays along with call duty schedules

House Officer

Federal Medical Centre (FMC)
08.1994 - 08.1995
  • Worked and rotated through the medical specialties under supervision of senior colleges and teachers
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Worked as first on call during call duty on work days, weekends and on holidays .

Education

No Degree - Leadership And Management in Health.

University of Washington
USA
04.2001 -

Fellowship - Radiodiagnosis

West Africa Postgraduate Medical College
Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
04.2001 -

MB;BS - Medicine And Surgery

College of Medicine University of Lagos
Idi-Araba, Lagos, Nigeria
04.2001 -

Skills

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Teamwork and Collaboration

Adaptability

Organizational Skills

Effective Communication

Patient confidentiality

Interpreting radiology results

Report Writing

Advanced Imaging Interpretation

Critical thinking abilities

Languages

English
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Site Radiologist /sonologist (Volunteer)

World Health Organization, WHO ACTION TRIALS
05.2018 - 01.2020

Diagnostic Radiologist

Kubwa General Hospital, Hospital Management Board.
06.2015 - Current

Senior Resident in Radiology Training

Radiation Medicine Dept., U.NT.H.
10.2010 - 04.2015

Junior Resident in Postgraduate Radiology Training

Radiation Medicine Dept., University of Nigeria
03.2008 - 10.2010

Senior Medical Officer

Gwarimpa General Hospital, FCT Administration
03.2005 - 04.2008

Medical Officer

Maitama District Hospital, FCT Administration
03.2002 - 04.2005

No Degree - Leadership And Management in Health.

University of Washington
04.2001 -

Fellowship - Radiodiagnosis

West Africa Postgraduate Medical College
04.2001 -

MB;BS - Medicine And Surgery

College of Medicine University of Lagos
04.2001 -

General Medical Officer

Nigerian Railways Medical Centre
12.1999 - 03.2002

MEDICAL OFFICER

Hosanna Hospital
12.1996 - 12.1999

Senior House Officer

National Youth Service Corps, NYSC
11.1995 - 11.1996

House Officer

Federal Medical Centre (FMC)
08.1994 - 08.1995
Kenneth Nwauzoma NwachukwuMedical Doctor, Radiologist