Stephen Chinedu Omalu
Salford
Summary
A dedicated medical professional with extensive clinical experience and a focus on operating theatre environments. Expertise in anatomy, surgical instruments, and theatre protocols, ensuring high standards of hygiene and patient care. Proven ability to communicate effectively with patients and teams, maintaining precise adherence to instructions. Skilled in patient positioning, clinical observation, and basic life support, demonstrating composure in high-pressure situations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Medical Reviewer and Advisor
AstraZeneca
Budapest, Budapest
2021.06 - 2025.06
- Authored Company Clinical Comments for case reports classified as Suspected Unexpected Serious Adverse Reactions.
- Evaluated adverse event reports and contributed to safety assessments.
- Supported pharmacovigilance activities, including individual case safety report processing and narrative writing.
- Conducted thorough reviews in the General Safety Physician Review Workflow, addressing queries and proposing case changes.
- Reviewed medical literature and safety data for periodic safety update reports and signal detection.
- Provided product-specific advice on SUSAR cases to enhance evaluation processes.
- Documented review findings in Argus to ensure compliance standards were met.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of marketed drugs under litigation through regular training sessions.
COVID Volunteer
University of Debrecen
Debrecen, Debrecen
2020.12 - 2021.05
- Supported hospital staff, patients and family during COVID-19 pandemic.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date records of volunteer activities.
Medical intern
University of Debrecen
2019.08 - 2020.11
- Provided emergency medical assistance to ensure patient safety.
- Delivered high-quality patient care through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Executed accurate record-keeping to enhance patient management efficiency.
- Achieved proficiency in basic clinical procedures via regular practical training sessions.
- Conducted patient assessments and assisted in various medical procedures.
- Participated in case presentations, ward rounds, and clinical audits to support learning.
- Gained hands-on experience in inpatient and outpatient settings under senior consultants' supervision.
- Rotated through Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Psychiatry, Neurology and Emergency Medicine.
Education
Doctor of Medicine - Medicine
University of Debrecen
Debrecen, Hungary 2013.09 - 2020.12
Foundation Degree in Science - Science
University of Maiduguri
Maiduguri, Borno State 2007.08 - 2012.06
Certificate of Higher Education -
Christ The King College
Abuja, FCT 2000.09 - 2007.05
Skills
- Anatomy and surgical instruments expertise
- Theatre protocols knowledge
- Effective communication with patients and teams
- Precise instruction adherence
- Patient positioning and clinical observation
- Basic life support proficiency
- Attention to detail and hygiene standards
- Calmness in high-pressure situations
- Adaptability in dynamic environments
Languages
English
Fluent
Certification
- Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (In Progress)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – CPR & AED
- Safeguarding Adults and Children
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Reviewer and Advisor
AstraZeneca
2021.06 - 2025.06
COVID Volunteer
University of Debrecen
2020.12 - 2021.05
Medical intern
University of Debrecen
2019.08 - 2020.11
Doctor of Medicine - Medicine
University of Debrecen
2013.09 - 2020.12
Foundation Degree in Science - Science
University of Maiduguri
2007.08 - 2012.06
Certificate of Higher Education -
Christ The King College
2000.09 - 2007.05