Austin Anyanwu
Ellesmere Port,Cheshire
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with over 5 years of experience in medical and surgical consultation, bedside investigations, basic medical and surgical procedures. Proficient in hospital administration, clinical activity organisation, and health education delivery, ensuring efficient patient care and operational excellence. Skilled in computer proficiency and certified in basic cardiac life support, with a strong commitment to advancing healthcare standards through effective practice and education.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Medical Officer (SHO)
Our Savior Specialist Hospital and Maternity
Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria.
08.2022 - 01.2026
- Provided consultations on mental health, addressing sleep issues, depression, and stress.
- Conducted follow-ups for chronic diseases including hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and arthritis.
- Delivered birth control counselling and managed related follow-ups.
- Administered medication refills and made necessary adjustments.
- Monitored medication side effects to ensure patient safety.
- Reviewed test results to guide treatment decisions.
Principal Medical Officer/ Sectional Head
Department of State Services (DSS)
Awka, Nigeria
12.2020 - 08.2022
- Conducted medical and surgical consultations, including assessment, diagnosis, and management planning.
- Facilitated timely referrals to specialist hospitals as required.
- Resuscitated and stabilised patients in medical/surgical emergencies, such as diabetic and hypertensive crises.
- Monitored patient management and recovery progress systematically.
- Counselled patients on health-related issues to promote understanding.
- Performed follow-ups to ensure continuity of care.
- Organised clinic administration to enhance operational efficiency.
- Delivered monthly lectures on diverse health topics to educate patients.
Medical Officer (SHO)
Our Savior Specialist Hospital and Maternity
Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Conducted clinical assessments and treatments for patients with acute and chronic diseases.
- Provided patient counselling and education to enhance understanding of conditions.
- Monitored and reported on patient management progress systematically.
- Organised clinical meetings for comprehensive review of patient management strategies.
- Performed triage, initiated resuscitation measures, and developed emergency treatment plans.
- Facilitated prompt referrals to appropriate healthcare institutions when necessary.
- Managed medical and surgical emergencies, including hypertensive episodes and asthmatic crises.
- Assisted in major surgical procedures such as Caesarean sections and appendectomies.
House Officer
Federal Medical Centre
Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Acquired training across various departments, including Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, and Paediatrics.
- Developed skills in history taking, clinical examination, and disease management.
- Presented daily clinical cases for patients under care.
- Delivered lectures on medical conditions such as Hypertension and Pneumonia.
- Assisted in major surgical procedures while performing minor surgeries under supervision.
Education
MB, BS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) - Medicine and Surgery
University of Port-Harcourt
Rivers State, Nigeria 02.2010 - 11.2017
West African Senior School Certificate - Science
Immaculate Conception Seminary
Abia State, Nigeria 09.1997 - 06.2003
First School Leaving Certificate -
The Danchima-Nigerian, American, Laboratory, Primary School (D-NALS)
Aba, Abia State, Nigeria 09.1991 - 06.1997
Skills
- Medical and surgical consultation
- Patient counselling
- Emergency care
- Clinical assessments
- Bedside investigations
- Basic medical and surgical procedures
- Hospital administration
- Clinical activity organization
- Health education delivery
- Computer proficiency
- Basic cardiac life support
Certification
- Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (2020)
- General Medical Council, United Kingdom (2024)
COURSES ATTENDED
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (PGIM) (2025)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PGIM) (2025)
- Paediatric Cardiac Life Support (NHCPS) (2025)
- Blood Borne Pathogens (NHCPS) 2025
- Management of Acute Ischaemic Stroke (PGIM) (2025)
- Certificate on Management for Health Professionals and Administrators (CFMD) (Lagos, Nigeria) (2021)
- CPR, AED, and First Aid (NHCPS) (2025)
- Phlebotomy Course (NHCPS) (2025)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Officer (SHO)
Our Savior Specialist Hospital and Maternity
08.2022 - 01.2026
Principal Medical Officer/ Sectional Head
Department of State Services (DSS)
12.2020 - 08.2022
Medical Officer (SHO)
Our Savior Specialist Hospital and Maternity
01.2020 - 12.2020
House Officer
Federal Medical Centre
11.2018 - 11.2019
MB, BS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) - Medicine and Surgery
University of Port-Harcourt
02.2010 - 11.2017
West African Senior School Certificate - Science
Immaculate Conception Seminary
09.1997 - 06.2003
First School Leaving Certificate -
The Danchima-Nigerian, American, Laboratory, Primary School (D-NALS)
09.1991 - 06.1997