Tshikaya Kaleta
Manchester,Greater Manchester
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with extensive clinical expertise across diverse medical disciplines in resource-limited settings. Proven track record in designing, implementing, and evaluating community health programmes, complemented by strong leadership skills demonstrated through team supervision, lecturing, and senior hospital and district roles. Multilingual proficiency in English, French, Swahili, Lingala, and Tshiluba enhances communication and collaboration in multicultural environments. Adept at project management with a focus on delivering impactful healthcare solutions.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Health Projects Coordinator
Manchester Congolese Organisation LTD
Manchester, Greater Manchester
2010.11 - Current
- Lead health initiatives for refugee communities, focusing on inclusion and settlement.
- Oversee project delivery, monitoring, and evaluation to ensure impactful outcomes.
Community Health Advisor
Tameside African Refugee Association, Manchester
Manchester, Greater Manchester
2005.04 - 2010.11
- Provided health advice and support to refugees and asylum seekers.
- Promoted healthy living and mental well-being within underserved communities.
Medical officer
Raleigh Fitkin Memorial Hospital, Swaziland
Manzini, Swaziland, Manzini
2000.01 - 2004.09
- Delivered comprehensive patient care in a 300-bed mission hospital serving 300,000 people.
- Managed diagnoses, treatment plans, and referrals across Medical, Surgical, Obstetrics & Gynecology, and Pediatrics.
- Conducted outreach services in remote areas and collaborated with a team of 16 doctors.
Medical Practitioner
Lerato Clinic, Difateng, South Africa
Johannesburg-South Africa, Gauteng
1998.08 - 1999.10
- Provided primary care, including examinations, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
- Managed referrals to specialists and ensured continuity of care.
Medical Practitioner
Ivory Community Health Center, Tembisa
Johannesburg-South Africa, Gauteng
1997.02 - 1998.07
Delivered outpatient care in a high-volume township clinic.
Medical Practitioner
Katwa Mission Hospital / Butembo, DRC
Butembo, North Kivu
1991.07 - 1996.03
- Sole physician for 250-bed hospital serving 500,000 people.
- Managed departments: Medical, Surgical, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, and X-ray.
- Founded a remote medical center for 80,000 people with support from Misereor (German NGO).
- Lectured at Katwa-Butembo Nursing College and acted as Hospital Superintendent/District Doctor.
Medical Practitioner
Virunga Health Center, Goma, DRC
GOMA, North Kivu
1990.02 - 1991.07
Provided care in a 100-bed mission facility serving 1,000,000 people.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Medicine (Women and child Health, Obstetrics & Gynaecology)
University of Liverpool
Liverpool, United Kingdom 2018.11 -
Master of Research (Translational Medicine) - Medicine (Women and child Health, Obstetrics & Gynaecology)
University of Liverpool
Liverpool, United Kingdom 2017.09 - 2018.09
Master of Philosophy - Medicine (Maternal and child Health)
University of Cape Town
Cape Town -South Africa 2004.09 - 2007.06
Doctor of Medicine - Medicine
University of Kisangani
Kisangani, DRC 1984.09 - 1990.08
Skills
- Clinical Expertise: Broad experience across multiple medical disciplines in resource-limited settings
- Project Management: Designed, implemented, and evaluated community health programs
- Leadership: Supervised teams, lectured, and acted in senior hospital/district roles
- Languages: Fluent in English, French, Swahili, Lingala ,Tshiluba
Affiliations
- Reading, music, films, aerobics, and travel.
Certification
- Clinical Attachment (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
Raleigh Fitkin Memorial Hospital | 2017 | - Certificate in Healthy Lifestyle & Nutrition
Manchester, UK | 2007 | - Certificates in Cardiology & Nephrology
University of Free State, South Africa | 2003–2007 | - Certificate in Medicine and Law
University of Pretoria/UNISA, South Africa | 2000 |
Languages
English
Fluent
French
Native
Swahili
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Doctor of Philosophy - Medicine (Women and child Health, Obstetrics & Gynaecology)
University of Liverpool
2018.11 -
Master of Research (Translational Medicine) - Medicine (Women and child Health, Obstetrics & Gynaecology)
University of Liverpool
2017.09 - 2018.09
Health Projects Coordinator
Manchester Congolese Organisation LTD
2010.11 - Current
Community Health Advisor
Tameside African Refugee Association, Manchester
2005.04 - 2010.11
Master of Philosophy - Medicine (Maternal and child Health)
University of Cape Town
2004.09 - 2007.06
Medical officer
Raleigh Fitkin Memorial Hospital, Swaziland
2000.01 - 2004.09
Medical Practitioner
Lerato Clinic, Difateng, South Africa
1998.08 - 1999.10
Medical Practitioner
Ivory Community Health Center, Tembisa
1997.02 - 1998.07
Medical Practitioner
Katwa Mission Hospital / Butembo, DRC
1991.07 - 1996.03
Medical Practitioner
Virunga Health Center, Goma, DRC
1990.02 - 1991.07
Doctor of Medicine - Medicine
University of Kisangani
1984.09 - 1990.08