SAMSON HABTE
Hope Island,QLD
Summary
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Dedicated healthcare professional with a Diploma of Nursing and hands-on experience in clinical equipment management at Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service (CERU). Combines strong organizational skills with a patient-centric approach, ensuring efficient equipment logistics and adherence to infection control protocols. Transitioned from a successful career in media and advocacy, bringing expertise in communication, teamwork, and problem-solving to healthcare environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Operational Services Officer (Clinical Equipment Resource Unit – CERU)
Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service
08.2023 - Current
- Deliver and retrieve specialized clinical equipment (e.g., IV pumps, bariatric mattresses) across hospital units, ensuring timely support for patient care.
- Maintain infection control standards by cleaning, resetting, and performing basic maintenance on equipment.
- Collaborate with nurses and clinicians to prioritize tasks, report faulty equipment, and uphold safety protocols.
- Track equipment loans and locations using IT systems, optimizing resource allocation.
Journalist
Eritrean Satellite Television (ERISAT), Uganda
01.2019 - 04.2023
- Wrote daily news, press releases, and directed current affairs programs in local languages for Eritrean audiences.
Media Officer & Researcher
Africa Monitors, Uganda
12.2014 - 01.2021
- Documented human rights violations and migration trends in the Horn of Africa; managed a refugee reporting platform.
Media & Communication Officer
Seefar / Farsight Services Limited, Uganda
12.2016 - 10.2020
- Developed multimedia content (TV, radio, social media) for migration advocacy campaigns across East Africa.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
TAFE QLD
Gold Coast, QLD04.2025
Bachelor - Political Science
University of Asmara
Asmara, Eritrea08.2007
Skills
- Clinical Equipment Management Infection Control Protocols
- Patient-Centric Service Delivery Team Collaboration
- Multilingual (Tigrinya, Amharic, Good Italian and Arabic, Fluent English ) IT Systems (eg, equipment tracking software)
- Research & Advocacy Content Creation
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- Vaccinations: Up-to-date with Queensland Health requirements (measles, hepatitis B, etc.).
- Availability: Flexible for shifts (morning/evening/weekends) as per CERU roster.
Timeline
Operational Services Officer (Clinical Equipment Resource Unit – CERU)
Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service
08.2023 - Current
Journalist
Eritrean Satellite Television (ERISAT), Uganda
01.2019 - 04.2023
Media & Communication Officer
Seefar / Farsight Services Limited, Uganda
12.2016 - 10.2020
Media Officer & Researcher
Africa Monitors, Uganda
12.2014 - 01.2021
Diploma - Nursing
TAFE QLD
Bachelor - Political Science
University of Asmara
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