MUHAMMAD ARFAH ASHIRU
Abuja,Nigeria
Summary
Dedicated physician skilled in preventive and critical care, emergency medical services, and surgical procedures. Expertise in data analysis, monitoring, and evaluation, alongside strong organizational, leadership, and communication capabilities. Recognized for teamwork, patient education, and problem-solving. Fluent in English and Hausa, with intermediate Arabic skills, and experienced in marketing healthcare solutions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
General physician
Amana medical center
Abuja, FCT
2026.02 - Current
- Discussed symptoms, diagnoses and prognoses with patients and caregivers to support informed medical decisions.
- Managed after-hours emergencies, providing timely treatment to optimise patient outcomes.
- Guided patients on preventive measures to maintain good health.
- Worked collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- quality Developed robust relationships with patients for trustworthy communication and better treatment planning
Medical officer (NYSC)
Kwali general Hospital.
Abuja, FCT
2025.04 - 2026.03
- Performed and assisted in special gynecological and surgical procedures
- Led Anti-HIV/AIDS CDS group, overseeing initiatives and coordinating departmental activities.
- Worked diligently under pressure whilst preserving high-quality output.
- Executed assigned duties responsibly, thus meeting departmental expectations consistently.
- Actively participated in community engagement initiatives, raised awareness, and fostered good relations with the local residents.
Medical officer
Frontiers Consultants Clinic
Kaduna, Kaduna State
2024.05 - 2025.03
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary medical teams to improve coordination and quality of patient care.
- Assisted in developing and implementing effective treatment and care plans to support patient recovery and well-being.
- Provided patient counseling and care management to build trust and encourage open communication between patients and healthcare providers.
- Maintained strict ethical and confidentiality standards when handling sensitive patient information and cases.
Medical intern (Housemanship)
Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital. ABUTH
kaduna, shika
2023.04 - 2024.04
- Managed emergencies, ensured patient safety, and delivered high-quality care through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Conducted detailed medical histories, diagnosed and managed common medical conditions to ensure effective treatment plans.
- Adapted to various specialist departments, enhancing clinical exposure and knowledge through regular rotations.
Medical school intern (attachment)
Barau dikko teaching hospital
Kaduna, Kaduna State
2019.02 - 2019.05
- Focused on learning basic skills and participated in training to gain medical knowledge.
- Completed posting in accident and emergency department
Education
Bachelors of Medicine, Bachelors of Surgery - MBBS
Nile University
Khartoum, Sudan 2014.11 - 2021.02
Skills
- Essential computer literacy and clinical research
- Critical care, Surgical, Obstetric & Gynecological skills
- pediatrics and neonatal care
- excellent orientation, teamwork, patient guidance and counseling
- Great multitasking and problem-solving
- Proficient in data collection & analysis (both remote & physical)
- proven experience in monitoring and evaluation
- Experience in marketing/Business
Languages
English
Fluent
Hausa
Native
Arabic
Intermediate
Certification
- Certificate of MDCN Annual practicing license 2026
- Certificate of Basic life support 2026
- Certificate of Advanced Cardiac Life Support 2025
- Certificate of Essential Emergency Medicine 2025
- Certificate of McKingsey.org Forward Program 2025
- Certificate of Disaster Preparedness
- Certificate of Full Medical Practicing License MDCN 2024
- Certificate of critical care, Participation in AGM & Scientific Conference 2024
- Liverpool school of tropical medicine. Competency-based Antenatal & Postnatal care
- Certificate of Good standing, Nile university. 2021
- Certificate in capacity/team building and time management 2017
- Certificate of proficiency in computer operation, 2013
- Legacy computer institute, Digital literacy & ICT Fundamentals 2007
Volunteer
- Prime/slum and rural health initiative; collaborate to eliminate HIV, 2026
- UKaid, BBCMAA & Sight Savers training on inclusive family planning for persons with disability
- ICICE quarterly medical outreach
- Medicaid yearly medical outreach for Breast Cancer Awareness Day
- WHO seasonal chemoprevention
- UNICEF directly observed oral polio vaccination
- The Kennedy-Lugar Mind clinic project: Empowering minds and changing lives
- Kaduna state Primary health care board
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
General physician
Amana medical center
2026.02 - Current
Medical officer (NYSC)
Kwali general Hospital.
2025.04 - 2026.03
Medical officer
Frontiers Consultants Clinic
2024.05 - 2025.03
Medical intern (Housemanship)
Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital. ABUTH
2023.04 - 2024.04
Medical school intern (attachment)
Barau dikko teaching hospital
2019.02 - 2019.05
Bachelors of Medicine, Bachelors of Surgery - MBBS
Nile University
2014.11 - 2021.02