Dr. Fatma Matano

Experience

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  Ministry of Health, Kenya

  Dec 2010 - Mar 2015

   Strengthened medical service delivery through formulation of policies, development of skill check tools as well as conducting spot checks and audits to evaluate the quality of services. Sourced training materials for emergency skills including ACLS, EmONC, and BLS and worked with key stakeholders to conduct ward drills to enhance emergency preparedness. Supported clinical research in the facility by spearheading the development & validation of data collection tools, writing periodic progress reports and advocating for evidence-based medical interventions. Coordinated and convened meetings with external stakeholders including private sector, government, and civil society organizations supporting Kenya’s quest for equitable and sustainable healthcare. Oversaw general hospital maintenance and devised new ways of generating revenue through service expansion and other healthcare innovations. Show less  Offered mentorship, technical guidance and supportive supervision to reinforce skills retention among nurses and the medical team thereby improving overall treatment outcomes for patients. Worked collaboratively with the financial team in developing the hospital’s annual budget and monitoring general expenditures to ensure optimal health service delivery and accountability. Spearheaded executive-level decision making for the facility including liaising with key stakeholders to expedite managerial, administrative and procedural decisions and ensure 100% operational efficiency. Provided technical support to the Ministry of Health in the review of health policy documents, guidelines and training packages and actively participated in technical working groups to support MoH at all levels. Offered comprehensive medical care and treatment for patients presenting with major and minor surgical issues, open fractures, and other life-threatening conditions in the facility’s Trauma Unit. Show less

  • Senior Medical Officer

    Oct 2013 - Mar 2015

  • Medical Superintendent

    May 2012 - Sept 2013

  • Medical Officer

    Dec 2011 - Apr 2012

  • Medical Officer Intern

    Dec 2010 - Dec 2011
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  Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

  Mar 2012 - Apr 2012

  General Practitioner

   Leveraged exceptional interpersonal & communication skills in discussing with patients (and caregivers) about their medical histories, physical complaints, symptoms and suggesting the best treatment options. Provided routine care including diagnosis, treatment and pain management for patients suffering from chronic health conditions such as HIV/AIDS, Hypertension, Cancer and Diabetes. Applied utmost confidentiality while reviewing patient files and records, including allergies, problems, medications and immunization statuses to ensure consistency and correct possible errors. Determined and administered appropriate treatments to accelerate recovery for patients undergoing substance abuse addiction, detoxification and related complications in the in-patient treatment facility. Facilitated ongoing knowledge development programs across the facility by scheduling and organizing Continuous Medical Education (CME) activities to enhance staff capacity in delivering quality care. Show less

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  IOM - UN Migration

  Mar 2015 - Sept 2018

  Doctor Of Medicine

   Implemented robust Quality Control programs and provided technical supervision and monitoring of IOM health personnel to ensure delivery of human-centred and life-saving care. Enhanced grassroots-level healthcare delivery by coordinating with the local, regional and national health authorities, physicians, hospitals & laboratories to stimulate continuous care through pooled resources. Boosted staff morale and efficiency by reorganizing the Travel on Duty (TDY) program to include a fair and predictable rotational schedule that allowed equal participation by all Dadaab IOM staff.  Performed pre-embarkation medical checks on all refugee migrants and administered treatments and immunizations as per the receiving countries’ requirements thereby enhancing positive health outcomes. Show less

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  Pandya Memorial Hospital

  Apr 2020 - now

   Bolstering facility-wide healthcare excellence and continuous improvement by championing evidence-based and patient-centered care that upholds WHO recommended guidelines and fosters human dignity. Promoting and restoring good health and wellbeing for wide range clients by prescribing medicine and administering treatments, vaccinations, and special medical care to approximately 30 patients per day. Teaming up with other medical experts, physicians, specialists and healthcare providers to provide well-rounded care for complex medical cases including emergency surgical and clinical procedures. Facilitating seamless patient admission and discharge from the facility by recommending efficient, patient-centred interventions to boost healthcare delivery for both in-patient and outpatient clients. Championing capacity building programs for 10+ junior medical practitioners (including interns and student attachés) by providing professional mentorship and coordinating multidimensional interventions including knowledge exchange forums and internal quality improvement workshops. Show less

  • Doctor Of Medicine

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Frontliner COVID19

    Apr 2020 - Jan 2022