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Pem Chuki

Pem Chuki

Belmont,WA

Summary

Highly skilled Researcher with a strong passion for supporting advancements in Medical research. Dedicated to increasing knowledge and driving growth through thorough and meticulous research. Equipped with 7 years of experience in the field, demonstrating a deep understanding of research methodologies and practices.
Known for being an organized and dependable candidate, consistently managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Possesses a strong willingness to take on added responsibilities in order to meet team goals and contribute to the overall success of the project.
A detail-oriented team player with exceptional organizational skills, able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high degree of accuracy. Committed to delivering reliable and precise results in a timely manner.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

University Research Associate

Curtin University
04.2023 - Current
  • Set up equipment, organized inventory and maintained facilities
  • Performed and distilled large amounts of information on the laboratory equipments and procedures
  • Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
  • Maintained and calibrated various types of lab equipment.
  • Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
  • Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
  • Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.

Medical Superintendent

Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2023

▪ Supervised and monitored the Clinical Departments of the National Apex Hospital in Bhutan to ensure the highest possible clinical and quality outcomes.

▪ Developed a good working environment among departments, clinicians, paramedics, and administrative staff.

▪ Collaborated with other agencies, and NGOs such as Bhutan Kidney Foundation, Bhutan Cancer Society etc for strategic HR Development and planning for adequate resources, resource mapping and sharing and resource allocations.

▪ Advised management of the National hospital on infrastructure development and technological upgrades including procurement of medical equipment and pharmaceutical items.

▪ Rationalized the Human resource development and trainings of clinical staff and chaired the HRD meeting and quality management division meetings.

▪ Developed, approved, and updated institutional clinical policy, protocols, and procedures

▪ Rationalized the use of pharmaceutical medicines and use of medical equipment and consumables.

▪ Promoted a culture of compliance with government, regulatory authority and contract partners policy, guidelines, SOPs etc

▪ Developed and approved continuous quality improvement programs and times line to assess the efficiency of the corrective measures

▪ Monitored and evaluated performance activities of departments and the Key performance Indicators of the Hospital

▪ Conducted multiple clinical audits and clinical operational research and promoted implementation research in the hospital

▪ Chaired regular clinical management, sentinel event and national referral meetings

▪ Attended and liaised with the only University of Medicine in the Country on the academic modules and training modalities

▪ Advised the management and policy makers on the requirement of national clinical policy or cross sectors cooperation and coordination

Hospital Clinical Pharmacologist

Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2020

▪ National Clinical Management of COVID-19 and technical working member for Hospital Pandemic preparedness and prevention

▪ National Antimicrobial stewardship coordinator

▪ National AMR Technical Advisor Group (NATG) for development of National Action Plan (NAP) to combat AMR in Bhutan

▪ National Laboratory assessment expert for the Fleming Fund Public Health laboratory surveillance site assessment

▪ National Technical Advisory Group for Tuberculosis Control program of Bhutan

▪ Vice-Chair of the National Essential Medicine Committee of Bhutan

▪ Member of the Drug Technical Advisory Committee (DTAC) of Bhutan

▪ Member of Research Ethics Board of Health (REBH), MoH, Bhutan

▪ Member of Quality Assurance Standard division (QASD), JDWNRH, Thimphu

▪ Member of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and waste management, JDWNRH, Thimphu


Emergency Room General Doctor

Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital
01.2010 - 07.2013
  • Analyzed complex trauma conditions and quickly determined treatments for various illnesses and injuries.
  • Evaluated, prioritized, diagnosed and stabilized patients at busy hospital seeing over 60 individuals per day.
  • Operated diagnostic testing equipment such as EKGs, scans, ultrasounds and other devices.
  • Showed compassion when dealing with family members and kept families informed of patient status.
  • Evaluated preliminary results and administered initial treatment such as stitching lacerations, splinting, casting broken bones or installing tubes and devices.
  • Determined and ordered tests and diagnostic images to determine patient conditions.
  • Prescribed medications, recommended treatments or suggested related therapeutic procedures.
  • Examined patients to determine overall physical and emotional status.
  • Referred patients to specialists or other practitioners for treatment.
  • Performed minor surgical procedures to address simple, urgent patient injuries or conditions.
  • Ordered vaccinations to immunize patients from communicable diseases.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives, peer reviews and process development.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Education

Fleming Fund Fellowship - Surveillance of Antimicrobial Use

University of Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC
01.2021

Diploma in Tropical Medicine - Tropical Medicine And Infectious Disease

London School of Hygiene And Tropical Medicine
London, UK
12.2017

M.D. - Clinical Pharmacology

Armed Forces Medical College
Pune, India
06.2016

Bachelors of Medicine& Bachelors of Surgery (MBBS) - Medicine

University of Kelaniya
Sri Lanka
04.2009

Skills

  • Multinational and Multicultural working experience across Asia, Australia, UK, and USA
  • Strengthened and led the development and implementation of systems to monitor antimicrobial use and hospital-based consumption
  • Drug utilization studies, surveys, and audits
  • Health System research including both operational and implementation research
  • Protocol development, analysis, report writing, implementation, and training
  • Grant proposal, management, and reporting systems
  • Monitoring and evaluation systems
  • Development of training modules and materials in the area of AMS and infection control practices
  • Development and review of antimicrobial, standard treatment guidelines, and Essential Medicine List (EML) reviews
  • Public health program review and assessment (Design, planning, monitoring, and evaluation)

Accomplishments

  • Multinational and Multicultural working experience across Asia, Australia, UK, and USA
  • Collaborated with team of International experts in the development of Fleming Fund Project for Bhutan
  • Series of webinar talks for World Health Organization (WHO) on Antimicrobial stewardship Series in LMIC
  • Series of webinar talks for World Health Organization (WHO) AWaRe antibiotic handbook

Affiliations

  • Honorary Clinical Tutor within Infectious diseases, University of Melbourne
  • University Research Associate, Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute (CHIRI), Curtin Medical School, Curtin University
  • World Health Organization (WHO) Expert Panelist for drug evaluation and Essential Medicine list

Travel Grants

- Fully funded Invited speaker to Seoul, South Korea for Fleming Fund South Asia meeting

- John Forbes Developing Nations Traveling scholarship to attend the Australian Society of Infectious Disease (ASID) Annual Scientific Meeting 

Travel Grants

  • John Forbes Developing Nations Traveling scholarship to attend the Australian Society of Infectious Disease (ASID) Annual Scientific Meeting
  • Fully funded invited speaker for Fleming Fund regional grant meeting in Seoul, South Korea


Additional Information

  • Gold Medal for excellence in Pharmacology during undergraduate, MBBS, Sri Lanka
  • National Order of Merit, Gold from His Majesty King Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, Bhutan
  • Bronze medal for civil service from Royal Civil Service Commission of Bhutan

Languages

Hindi
Professional Working
English
Full Professional
Nepali
Professional Working

Timeline

University Research Associate

Curtin University
04.2023 - Current

Medical Superintendent

Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2023

Hospital Clinical Pharmacologist

Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2020

Emergency Room General Doctor

Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital
01.2010 - 07.2013

Fleming Fund Fellowship - Surveillance of Antimicrobial Use

University of Melbourne

Diploma in Tropical Medicine - Tropical Medicine And Infectious Disease

London School of Hygiene And Tropical Medicine

M.D. - Clinical Pharmacology

Armed Forces Medical College

Bachelors of Medicine& Bachelors of Surgery (MBBS) - Medicine

University of Kelaniya
Pem Chuki