Elias Assefa Bedane
Dubai
Summary
Experienced Pediatrics and Child Health Specialist with over 7 years of expertise in emergency care, ICU (NICU & PICU), and pediatric ward management. Completed a rigorous 3-year residency program and hold DHA/MOH General Practitioner eligibility. Skilled in accurate diagnosis, evidence-based treatment, and managing critical and life-threatening conditions, including neonatal resuscitation, airway management, and critical care.
Proficient in overseeing admitted patients in pediatrics and hematology-oncology units, with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of care. Recognized for thriving under pressure, excelling as a team leader, and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Certified in PALS, BLS, and ACLS, with extensive academic and clinical experience gained in renowned Ethiopian hospitals. Dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care and driving positive outcomes in challenging healthcare environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatrics and child health care specialist
Gandhi Memorial Hospital
07.2024 - Current
- Provide immediate, life-saving care to children and neonates in emergency, NICU, PICU, and ward settings.
- Lead rounds in NICU, PICU, and wards, ensuring timely decisions and comprehensive patient care during critical moments.
- Utilize advanced diagnostic skills and tests to develop evidence-based treatment plans, monitor patient progress, and achieve optimal outcomes.
- Deliver academic teaching and hands-on training to medical students, junior healthcare professionals, and nurse practitioners.
- Perform specialized medical and surgical procedures, including:Neonatal resuscitation, intubation, and chest tube insertion.
Bone marrow biopsies, intrathecal chemotherapy administration, and exchange transfusions.
Ultrasounds, echocardiography, ECG interpretation, and vascular studies.
Advanced airway management and mechanical ventilation in critical care cases. - Provided immediate, life-saving care to children and neonates in emergency, NICU, PICU, and ward settings.
Pediatrics and child health care residency program
Addis Ababa University college of health science, Black lions Specialized Hospital
05.2021 - 04.2024
- Acquired in-depth academic and clinical experience managing a broad range of pediatric cases across sub-specialties, including Cardiology, Hematology-Oncology, Neurology, Emergency, Neonatology, ICU, and Rheumatology.
- Proficiently performed advanced procedures, including 20+ exchange transfusions, 100+ bone marrow biopsies and aspirations, lumbar punctures, and intrathecal chemotherapy.
- Demonstrated expertise in neonatal resuscitation, intubation, chest tube insertion, ultrasounds, echocardiography, vascular studies, and ECG interpretation.
- Delivered critical care with mechanical ventilation, advanced airway management, and central line placements for complex cases.
- Worked part-time at Brass Maternity and Child Health Medical Center, ensuring exceptional pediatric care with the highest patient satisfaction rate.
- Provided academic teaching and supervised medical students, emphasizing practical skills and evidence-based care.
General Medical Practitioner
Jimma University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Applied clinical expertise to perform early diagnosis, develop evidence-based treatment plans, monitor patient progress, and collaborate with senior physicians to optimize patient outcomes in the emergency department (adult and pediatric).
- Conducted emergency life-saving medical and surgical procedures, including chest tube insertion, intubation, FAST/eFAST, lumbar punctures, and laceration repairs.
- Played a key role as the primary caregiver for COVID-19 patients during the pandemic, contributing significantly to the hospital’s coordinated response.
- Led efforts in pandemic management by ensuring quality care, implementing infection control protocols, and supporting the hospital’s emergency preparedness strategy.
General medical practitioner and Quality officer
Uraga Primary Hospital
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Provided comprehensive medical care to underserved communities, rotating through all departments, including emergency care, clinical consultation, chronic illness management, and maternal/child health.
- Engaged in community health initiatives to promote awareness and improve healthcare outcomes.
- Led quality assurance initiatives as the hospital's Quality Officer, conducting regular audits, implementing standardized protocols, and mentoring healthcare professionals to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
- Contributed as a member of the hospital’s board management team, actively participating in decision-making processes to enhance operational efficiency.
- Played a pivotal role in developing and implementing evidence-based algorithms and guidelines, significantly improving short- and long-term patient outcomes.
- Recognized for excellence in service and commitment to patient care with the Employee of the Year Award.
Paid Internship
Jimma university
12.2016 - 12.2017
- Rotated through core departments, including Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics-Gynecology, and Pediatrics, gaining diverse clinical exposure.
- Developed expertise in accurate diagnosis, evidence-based treatment planning, and the use of advanced medical equipment and procedures.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, prescribed medications, and administered treatments with precision and care.
- Maintained meticulous records and reports to ensure compliance with hospital management standards.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives, in-service education programs, and patient home visits, enhancing the overall standard of care.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, fostering effective communication and collaboration with patients and healthcare teams.
Education
Pediatrics and Child Health Speciality -
Addis Ababa University, Collage of Health Science, School of Medicine
04.2024
Doctor of Medicine(MD) - undefined
Jimma University, Collage of Health Science, School of Medicine
12.2017
Skills
- Pediatrics and Child Health: Extensive experience in providing care to neonates, children, and critically ill patients across various specialties
- Practical Clinical Skills: Proficient in neonatal resuscitation, exchange transfusion, chest tube insertion, and advanced airway management
- Point-of-Care Ultrasound (PoCUS): Skilled in utilizing PoCUS for accurate and timely diagnostics
- Critical Patient Management: Strong ability to handle high-pressure situations and manage critical cases effectively
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, fostering collaboration and patient trust
- Technology Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), electronic medical records (EMR), and professional email communication
- Adaptability: Thrives under pressure, delivering consistent results in demanding and fast-paced environments
Certification
- Pediatrics and child health
- Specialty Degree in Pediatrics and child health.
- General Practitioner, Oromia Regional Health Bureau, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
- DHA/MOH General Practitioner Eligibility.
- PALS/ACLS/BLS.
- Recognition award in the participation and coordination of covid treatment centers in the country.
- Co-founders of renowned Meqrez General Hospital (Private Hospital), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
- Completion of the National Comprehensive HIV Care and treatment training course.
- Oxygen therapy in Children and Adult-training of trainers.
- National Critical care training for Covid19 patient in ICU.
- Basic Assessment and Support in Intensive Care.
- Certificate of an independent practitioner of POCUS.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Mother tongue(s): AMHARIC
Other language(s): ENGLISH (ADVANCED), ARABIC(BEGINNER)
Timeline
Pediatrics and child health care specialist
Gandhi Memorial Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Pediatrics and child health care residency program
Addis Ababa University college of health science, Black lions Specialized Hospital
05.2021 - 04.2024
General Medical Practitioner
Jimma University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital
03.2020 - 05.2021
General medical practitioner and Quality officer
Uraga Primary Hospital
01.2018 - 02.2020
Paid Internship
Jimma university
12.2016 - 12.2017
Doctor of Medicine(MD) - undefined
Jimma University, Collage of Health Science, School of Medicine
Pediatrics and Child Health Speciality -
Addis Ababa University, Collage of Health Science, School of Medicine
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