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Clara Lim

Doctor
Southbank

Summary

Clinical doctor in Australia’s public healthcare system with a strong foundation in public and preventative health research. Experienced in analysing complex health systems, evaluating literature, and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centred and evidence-based outcomes. I combine clinical insight with diplomacy and systems thinking to drive meaningful, improvements in healthcare delivery.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Public and Preventative Health Research Project

Monash University
01.2024
  • Conducted mixed-methods evaluation on nurses’ perceptions and involvement in long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) and early medical abortion (EMA) provision within primary care.
  • Analysed national literature and synthesised data to identify barriers and enablers for service delivery.
  • Contributed recommendations to SPHERE’s national network to inform workforce policy and practice improvement.

Intern Doctor

Mercy Health Hospital
01.2024 - Current
  • Rotations completed in Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, and General Medicine.
  • Delivered clinical care within multidisciplinary teams
  • Coordinated care plans and discharge processes, collaborating with nursing, allied health, and external providers.
  • Identified opportunities to streamline clinical workflows, improving communication between departments.
  • Gained exposure to system-level service challenges and quality improvement initiatives within public healthcare.

Disability and Aged Care Support Worker

Southeast Home Care Assistance
01.2022 - Current
  • Delivered frontline care and supported clients with complex needs in community and home settings.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to implement person-centred care plans.
  • Developed communication strategies to support clients with dementia and aphasia.
  • Observed systemic challenges in workforce coordination and funding models, informing a systems-level understanding of care delivery.

Education

Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (MD) -

Monash University
01.2024

Skills

  • Leadership qualities
  • Health system analysis and quality improvement
  • Comfort and professionalism in interacting across diverse audiences
  • Quantitative and qualitative research methods
  • Policy evaluation and program design
  • Data interpretation and critical appraisal
  • Cross-cultural awareness and diplomacy
  • Evidence-based practice and problem-structuring

Certification

Healthcare Australia Certified (Manual Handling, Medication Administration, Abuse Prevention, Incident Reporting)

Interests

Advocacy, multicultural communication, and integrating art with wellbeing

Timeline

Public and Preventative Health Research Project

Monash University
01.2024

Intern Doctor

Mercy Health Hospital
01.2024 - Current

Disability and Aged Care Support Worker

Southeast Home Care Assistance
01.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (MD) -

Monash University
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