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MOHAMED NAIM HAFSAH

3 Sunset Boulevard, North Lambton,NSW

Summary

Senior resident medical officer with experience in diverse medical fields within acute hospital environments. Systematic decision-making, with strong organizational skills, and attention to detail, dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive healthcare.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Resident Medical Officer - rotational

Hunter New England LHD
John Hunter Hospital, NSW
05.2024 - Current
  • Covered rotations in General Medicine, Respiratory Medicine, Geriatrics/Rehabilitation, and Emergency Medicine
  • Conducted comprehensive and systematic patient assessments to identify clinical priorities and issues
  • Developed treatment plans under senior supervision using a patient-centered approach
  • Recognized and acted on early signs of patient deterioration to prevent adverse outcomes
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations and initiated appropriate first-line management prior to escalation
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize management plans and deliver holistic care, including complex referrals and MDT meetings
  • Engaged with patients and families with honesty, respect, and empathy - provided updates and education to empower shared-decision making
  • Developed an understanding of the unique issues of Australia's growing geriatric population
  • Developed greater understanding of barriers to discharge, system challenges, and strategies to navigate them
  • Maintained precise and accurate records including progress notes and discharge summaries
  • Guided junior residents and medical students in basic clinical assessments, procedures, and decision-making processes
  • Worked independently during after-hours and weekend shifts as the on-call medical doctor on-site

Medical officer - Rheumatology & Rehabilitation

The National Hospital of Sri Lanka
Colombo 10, Sri Lanka
01.2023 - 04.2024
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and treat complex rheumatological conditions without delay
  • Promptly addressed acute conditions like septic arthritis, gout attack, SLE and rheumatoid flare-ups
  • Planned management under senior supervision, including joint-fluid aspirations, biologics, and intra-articular injections
  • Led MDT meetings to establish patient-centered goals of treatment and tailor rehabilitation services
  • Followed up patients at out-patient clinics

Trainee - Palliative Medicine

Postgraduate institute of Medicine
Colombo 10, Sri Lanka
11.2021 - 12.2022
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to identify and prioritize underlying clinical issues
  • Effectively managed pain and other symptoms in view of optimizing quality of life
  • Understood the importance of holistic care and collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to offer the same
  • Improved communication skills in delivering bad news and discussing end-of-life issues tactfully
  • Empowered patients to involve in shared-decision making and Advanced care planning

Medical officer - Oncology ICU

Teaching Hospital Karapitiya
Galle, Sri Lanka
12.2020 - 11.2021
  • Was on extended maternity leave due to ongoing Covid-19 pandemic at the time

Relief House Officer - Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital
Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
11.2019 - 12.2020

Relief House Officer - General Medicine

Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital
Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
12.2018 - 11.2019

Intern House Officer - General Medicine

Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital
Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
06.2018 - 11.2018

Intern House Officer - Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital
Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
12.2017 - 05.2018

Education

MBBS -

University of Ruhuna
Sri Lanka
01-2017

Postgraduate Diploma in Palliative Care -

University of Colombo
Sri Lanka
01-2023

Skills

  • Comprehensive patient assessment and formulation of management plans
  • Recognition and initial management of deteriorating patients
  • Emergency and acute care - ALS, basic airway management
  • Procedural skills - Venepuncture, ABG, USS-guided IV cannulation, urinary catheterization, nasogastric intubation, abdominal paracentesis, USS-guided joint fluid aspiration
  • Time management and task prioritization
  • Proficient documentation and handover

Certification

  • AHPRA - Limited registration (MED0002834082)
  • Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC No. 37327)

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Tamil
Full Professional
Sinhala
Full Professional

VERIFICATION STATEMENT

I verify that the information contained within this Curriculum Vitae is true and correct as at 22/08/2025.

Name: Mohamed Naim Hafsah

Signature:

Timeline

Senior Resident Medical Officer - rotational

Hunter New England LHD
05.2024 - Current

Medical officer - Rheumatology & Rehabilitation

The National Hospital of Sri Lanka
01.2023 - 04.2024

Trainee - Palliative Medicine

Postgraduate institute of Medicine
11.2021 - 12.2022

Medical officer - Oncology ICU

Teaching Hospital Karapitiya
12.2020 - 11.2021

Relief House Officer - Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital
11.2019 - 12.2020

Relief House Officer - General Medicine

Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital
12.2018 - 11.2019

Intern House Officer - General Medicine

Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital
06.2018 - 11.2018

Intern House Officer - Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital
12.2017 - 05.2018

MBBS -

University of Ruhuna

Postgraduate Diploma in Palliative Care -

University of Colombo

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